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Velda Elizabeth Fletcher, 47, died Tuesday night at Park West Hospital in a medical emergency situation.
Velda Fletcher was a noted local dietitian and community volunteer.
Velda Fletcher is survived by parents, Gina and Vandergriff Fletcher; brother and sister-in-law Vandergriff and Davida Fletcher; sister Vonda Fletcher Reed; and various nieces and nephews.
The burial will be at Forest Cemetery off Lexington Road in Midville. The graveside services are Saturday at 2:00. Instead of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Mission of Mercy charity.
Velda was a member of Little Springs Methodist since 11 years old. She was in the adult choir and worked on various mission projects. Velda worked in the ministry since its launch in 1996.
Velda volunteered in Mission of Mercy nonprofit group that collected and distributed school supplies to children in the Midville area. Velda worked in other charitable events especially Interfaith Health Clinic and was a member of the Junior League.
Velda belonged to the nation, regional, and local dieticians and diabetes-educator professional organizations. Velda spent many years in management of the dieticians department at the University of West State Medical Center as well as a private practice. Velda worked as a clinical dietitian and diabetes educator at the Dialysis Clinic Inc. in South Midville.
Velda graduated from Midville High School in 1980. Velda earned her Bachelor of Science at West State in 1984 and Master of Science in 1986 at University of West State. Velda was in the Alpha Chi Omega sorority and a supporter of UT sports.