Velma Clark, was born December 31, 1944 to Luella and Doran Clark in Byars, Oklahoma. She graduated in 1963 from Wayne High School in Wayne, Oklahoma. She accepted Christ into her life at an early age, and was baptized at Red Rock Baptist Church in Byars, OK. At the time of her passing she was a member of Hillwood Baptist Church. Velma was employed at St. Anthony Hospital in the nursing field for over 35-years, and also, Children's Hospital in housekeeping for 10-years until she retired. She was preceded in death by both parents, Luella Payton and Doran Clark, her daughter Tammy Clark, her brother Burnie Clark and her sister Gloria Robinson-Weatherall. Velma leaves to cherish her memory two daughters: Yolanda Dimery (Ronnie), and Shanta Bell (Eric), nine grandchildren: Brian Dimery (Felicia), Genari Dimery, Jasmine Dimery, Dashaun Smart, Dashreona Glaspie, Crystal Smart, Erica Bell, David Dial, Jr. and Daviona Dial, four great grandchildren, one brother Jessie Payton, four sisters: Darlene Polk of Purcell, OK, Wilma Jackson and Ella Simpkins of Oklahoma City, OK, Cleo Hunt of Spencer, OK, a host of nieces, nephews, many other relatives and many friends.