On Wednesday October 5th 2011, Velma Warren-Webber, age 97, of Alma, Michigan, went to sit at the feet of Jesus. The eldest daughter of Asa and Martha Aldrich Nafe, Velma was born in Ithaca, MI on July 9th, 1914. On April 1st 1934, she was united in marriage to Kenneth B. Warren, who passed June 6th, 1984. In 1985, she married Charles H. Webber who passed away that same year. 

Velma was a member of the Church of God for over 50 years and lived her life a devoted wife and mother. She was a gifted seamstress and loved to garden. In her later years, Velma resided at Warwick Living Center. There she received loving, professional care and enjoyed frequent visits from family and friends. 

Velma is survived by: two daughters, Ann (and Fred) Burlingame, Margaret (and Tom) Van Alstine, nine grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Velma was preceded in death by: a sister, Melba Johnson, one daughter, Shirley (and Roger) Wiles, and grandson James Van Alstine, and four step-sons. 

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 8, 2011, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca, with Rev. Brian Wickes officiating. Interment will follow in North Star Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, October 7, at Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca.