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Velma Horde

February 15, 1919 — December 19, 2023

Velma Mae Horde, age 104, passed away on December 19, 2023, at YC Health and Rehab, Yates Center, Kansas. She was born on February 15, 1919 in rural Allen County, Kansas to Ben Grieve and Alice (Hockett) Grieve.

Velma attended school at Silver Leaf School in Allen County. She and Willard Horde were married on August 16, 1938, in Yates Center, Kansas. Velma was a homemaker and worked in her family's business.

Velma was the true matriarch of her family and loved spending time with them. She and Willard enjoyed traveling in their later years. Velma loved to bake, especially pecan pies. She was known to go dancing and remained active as long as she was able. She hosted a daily "happy hour" for her friends and family. Velma also cherished the companionship of her beloved dog, Cookie.

Velma was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Carl Grieve, Ivan Grieve; and nephew, Ronnie Grieve.

Velma is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Bob) Walden; grandsons, Shawn (Maggie) Walden, Bill (Cara) Walden; great-grandchildren, Tyler (Maria) Walden, Seth Walden, Drew Walden, Madison (Aryn) Walden, Shane (Mikaela) Walden, Gavin Stockebrand, Garrin Stockebrand; great-great-granddaughter, Ellie Walden; niece, Dixie (Doug) Dexter; and honorary grandson, Peda Samuel.

A visitation will be from 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 1883 US Highway 54, Iola, Kansas. A funeral service will be held afterwards at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023, in the chapel at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery in Iola, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF), and may be left with Feuerborn Family Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .

To view the live stream of Velma's Funeral Service click here https://vimeo.com/event/3977586
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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation with Family Present

Friday, December 22, 2023

12:15 - 1:00 pm (Central time)

Feuerborn Family Funeral Service - Iola

1883 U.S. 54, Iola, KS 66749

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Funeral Service

Friday, December 22, 2023

1:00 - 1:45 pm (Central time)

Feuerborn Family Funeral Service - Iola

1883 U.S. 54, Iola, KS 66749

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Livestream of Service

Friday, December 22, 2023

1:00 - 3:00 pm (Central time)

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1396 N 30th Rd, Minneapolis, KS 67467

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Burial

Friday, December 22, 2023

2:00 - 2:15 pm (Central time)

Highland Cemetery (Allen County)

1800 North Cottonwood Street, Iola, KS 66749

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