Velia Barger, 62, of Seymour, passed away on February 17, 2021 at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour. She graduated from Seymour High School. She deeply loved her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. She also loved to play bingo, caring for her flowers and her little dog Lila. Velia always said that “Her grandbabies could do no wrong. ”
Velia was born in 1959 to Jessie Johnson and Dona (Donnelly) Johnson.
She is survived by her mother Dona, daughter Corina Sheriff and son Ronnie (Brittney) Barger II. Also surviving are her nine grandchildren, Joseph Perry, Brian Cyrus McCrady, Ronald Lee Barger III, Carson Barger, Pheonix Barger, Isaak Barger (Lyrik Ford), Delyla Sheriff and Wyatt Sheriff; brothers Mike (Judy) Johnson, Mitch (Freida) Johnson, sisters Shelia (Eric) Mayfield, Tereen (Brad) Roberts, Sonja (Ray) Barnard, and Kim (Marcus) Batts.
Velia is preceded in death by her son, Jason Barger, daughter, Rhonda Barger, father, Jessie Johnson, and brother James Marshall Johnson.
A walk-through visitation will be held on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Voss & Sons Funeral Service from 1 PM until time of service at 2 PM.
Funeral Services will be private for the safety of the family.
Burial will follow at Kurtz Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to the donor’s choice of charity.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, masks are required as well as social distancing within the building. Cards and notes of condolence are most welcome.
All arrangements have been entrusted to Voss & Sons Funeral Service in Seymour.
Please visit the funeral home website at www.vossfuneralservice.com to leave condolences to the family.