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Velma Oral Peay, 86, of Rochester, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2017, at Morgantown Care & Rehab after a brief struggle with cancer.
Velma was born on September 10, 1930, the daughter of Willie Hudnall and Lestie Stearsman Hudnall.  She married Paul Peay on October 14, 1946. He preceded her in death in 2001 after 55 years of marriage.
Velma was a member of Rochester Baptist Church and had an unwavering faith in God.  She met all friends and strangers with a smile and loved nothing more than gathering her family around her kitchen table.
She is survived by her children, Rita Barks and husband Roy of Advance, North Carolina; Paulette Stubblefield of Morgantown, Kentucky; Wanda Embry of Morgantown, Kentucky; Beverly Boykin and husband Randy of Rochester, Kentucky; Shelia Coleman and husband Tim of Morgantown, Kentucky; Kimberly Oliver and husband Mark of Bowling Green, Kentucky; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and siblings Rollie Hudnall and wife Arlene of Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Carol Kayse of Indianapolis, Indiana.
Funeral services will be held at the Rochester Missionary Baptist Church Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at 1:00 pm with Bro. Roger Heltsley and Bro. Todd Phelps officiating.
Burial will be in the Rochester Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Jones Funeral Chapel and Wednesday 11:00 am until funeral time at 1:00 pm at Rochester Missionary Baptist Church. Please share any photos, memories, condolences or light a candle in memory of Velma at www.jonesfuneralchapel.com
The family extends special thanks to the staff at Morgantown Care & Rehab for the excellent care they provided in Velma's final days.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Velma's memory to the charity of your choice.