Velda Elizabeth Fletcher, local dietian and church and community volunteer, died Tuesday at Park West Hospital after a medical emergency. She was 47 years old.
Fletcher was a devoted volunteer with Mission of Mercy and worked with the ministry since it was launched in 1996. She gave her time to many charitable activities, especially Interfaith Health Clinic. Fletcher was a member of Little Springs Methodist since she was 11 years old. She was in the adult choir and participated in numerous missions projects.
“Velda always had time for anyone. She devoted herself to her work and her family and her church. She just never said no to anything or anyone that she thought was worthwhile.”
Fletcher spent many years in management in the dieticians department at the University of West State Medical Center and worked in private practice as well. She belonged to national, regional and local dieticians and diabetes-educator professional organizations.
Fletcher graduated in 1980 from Midville High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1984 and Master of Science degree in 1986 from the University of West State. She was active in Alpha Chi Omega, an enthusiastic supporter of UT sports, and active at the Wesley Center.
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.
Graveside services will be Saturday at 2:00 at Forest Cemetery off Lexington Road in Midville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Mission of Mercy.
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