Funeral services for Velma Evelyn McClure Wiley, 86, of Alto, are scheduled for noon, Wednesday, Nov. 17, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with the Rev. Steve Brannon officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Wiley passed away Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
Born Oct. 9, 1935, in Ellijay, she was a daughter of the late Morgan and Della Lance McClure. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant brother, Harvey McClure; and sisters, Odean Masters, Ona Lee Martin, and Elvia Armour.
Mrs. Wiley and her husband were in the farming industry for 42 years. She loved flowers and spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.
Surviving are her husband, Royce Wiley of Alto; son, Brad Wiley of Alto; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Jackie Crumley of Alto, and Linda and Graylen Sanders of Lula; grandchildren, Scott, Kayla, Lindsey, Brian, Stephen and Makenzie; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the service hour Wednesday at the funeral home.
Those in attendance are asked to please adhere to public health and social distancing guidelines regarding COVID-19.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.