Velma B. Denton, 87, of Vandalia, Illinois, formerly of Ramsey, IL, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018, at Fayette County Hospital, Long Term Care in Vandalia, IL.
Private Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Rural Ramsey, IL. , with Rev. Joe Lawson officiating. Memorials: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Rural Ramsey, IL. Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, IL is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www. millerfh.net.
Born August 12, 1930, in Ramsey, IL, the daughter of Harry Knight & Lurena Isabell (Davis) Hill. Married Donald Morris Denton, August 14, 1946, Vandalia, IL. She a homemaker, member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Rural Ramsey, IL and Royal Neighbors of America,
Survived by: Husband – Donald Morris Denton, Vandalia, IL;
Sons – Michael Denton & Christine, Pana, IL, Mark Denton & Rose, Ramsey, IL and Merle Denton & Amy, Brownstown, IL; Daughter – Connie Meyer & Rich, St. Charles, MO; Brother – Rev. Richard Hill, Gillespie, IL; Sisters – LeVeda Martin, Ramsey, IL, Virginia Wayne, Fillmore, IL, Joyce Walker & Scott, Irving, IL, and Mary Applegate, Fillmore, IL; 12 Grandchildren and Several Great Grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: Her parents, 3 brothers; Lloyd, Art Dean and Rev. Ronald Hill; 2 Great Grandchildren – Anthony Workman, 2015 and Payge Donaldson, 2016.
