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Funeral Services for Velma O. Placker, age 93, were held Sunday September 21, 2008 at 2:00 PM in the Pace Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Frank Hood officiating. Burial followed in the Camp Ruby Cemetery. Visitation was held Saturday evening, September 20, 2008 at Pace Funeral Home from 5:00 to 9:00 PM.
Mrs. Placker passed away September 18, 2008 at the Bradford Nursing Home in Livingston, TX. She was born December 24, 1914 to Dan and Emma Pittman Overstreet in Polk County, TX. They precede her in death.
Mrs. Placker was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She spent most of her time quilting, knitting, doing crafts and ceramics and was a very good seamstress.
She was a devoted member of the Soda Baptist Church for many years.
Her survivors include her son Bobby Placker and wife Wilma of Austin, TX. Two Step-children; Jacque Jackson and Melanie Broward, two grandchildren; Steve Placker and Kelly Smith. Nine great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
Pallbearers will be Steve and Kim Placker, Kelly Placker Smith and Ray, Kyle Ramage, Rhett Smith, Bob Crawford, John Crawford, Jerry Wayne Rutherford.
Pace Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements. To sign the online guestbook,
go to www.pacefuneral.com