Velma Agnes Williams

Velma Agnes Verret Williams, 94, a resident of Morgan City, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at her home.

Velma was born January 31, 1930, in Amelia, the daughter of Curtis Verret and Althea Daigle Verret.

Velma was happiest when she cooked meals to enjoy with her family. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. Velma always put her family first, and took the utmost joy in caring for her loved ones. She was strong in her Catholic faith and was an active member of the Ladies Altar Society at Holy Cross Catholic Church for many years. 

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, Sherry W. Hotard and husband Theo, Shelia Hotard and husband Keith, James Williams, Tammy Verrett and husband Kevin; grandchildren, David Stansbury, Heather Hotard, Sheena Williams, Mandy Turner and husband Darus, Jennifer Hotard and Cory, and Bridget Arceneaux and husband Josh; great-grandchildren, Kenzie Louviere and Zack Turner, Blake and Blade Pennison, Reese and Ryder Arceneaux; siblings, Alberta LeBlanc, Lois Giroir and Albert Verret; numerous nieces and nephews. 

Velma was preceded in passing by her husband of 77 years, Eldridge Williams; her parents, Curtis and Althea Verret; siblings, Floyd Verret and Russel Verret; her grandson, Jason Hotard.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Patrick Riviere officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Holy Cross Catholic Church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. After Mass, Velma will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery Mausoleum.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to her caregivers, Wilda, Shelly, Raquel, Vickie, Courtney, and Debbie.