"Dear Debbie and family - So sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I do remember your Mother fondly. Our prayers are with you and all your family. Dan and Jan Mathison"
In loving memory of
Velma Ilene Pfaffe
August 18, 1924 - September 4, 2021
Velma Ileen Pfaffe, age 97, of Quincy, died on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 11:51 a.m. in Good Samaritan Home.
Velma was born August 18, 1924 in Rural Adams County, Illinois, a daughter of Joseph Franklin and Elnora Bliven Whitney. She married Frederick Larkin Pfaffe on August 12, 1943 in Palmyra, MO. He preceded her in death.
Velma was a 1942 graduate of Liberty High School. The majority of Velma's professional career was spent working as a sales associate at various clothing stores, including Halbach-Schroeder Co., Sears, and DiOre Shoes and Boutique. She also owned and operated her own daycare for a number of years. Most recently, Velma had been employed in private home health care.
Velma loved the Bible, which she studied frequently. In her younger years, she had been an active member at both St. Mary and St. Boniface Catholic Churches. Currently, Velma was a devoted member of Bethel Assembly of God.
Survivors include two daughters: Sharon (Dennis) Stephens of Quincy, IL; and Deborah (Gregory) Fischer of Quincy, IL; her son-in-law, Michael Farha of Quincy; 13 grandchildren: Darren Stephens; Jeffrey Stephens; Chris (Kim) Stephens; Chadwick (Laura) Fischer; Nathan (Jennifer) Fischer; Ryan (Meegan) Fischer; Evan (Erin) Fischer; Alissa (fiancée, Josh Holtman) Fischer; Elizabeth (Brandon) Williams; and Sarah Farha, Michael (Emily) Farha, Aaron Farha, and Matthew Farha of all of Quincy; 20 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Velma was preceded in death by her parents; three children: Ted Pfaffe, Larkin Pfaffe, and Jeanne Farha; a grandson, Dennis Stephens, Jr.; two great-grandchildren, Tylor and Jeffrey Stephens; and nine siblings: Joseph, Virgil, George, and John Whitney; and Lou Mummy, Mary Call, Viola Orebaugh, Lola Shank, and her twin sister, Thelma Waters.
Services: 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Bethel Assembly of God, with Pastor Todd Hastings officiating.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Visitation: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Bethel Assembly of God.
Memorial donations may be made to Bethel Assembly of God or Good Samaritan Home. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Sherry & Family, So sorry to hear about your Momma passing.I first met her when I worked for you at Mini Mart.She was a lady that was so delicate in her talks, walks, and laughs..A wonderful soul that you got to see daily..You had a perfect Momma ."
"Dear Velma, You were always the warmest, kindest, gentlest soul. You made me, and I?m sure everyone else, feel special and loved. I will miss you and your smiling, kind face. You were my favorite great aunt. love you so much. ? "
"Deb, so sorry to hear about your moms passing. "
"One of my first exposures to God's Word being "real" and applicable to my life was at a teen bible study with Velma at the Pfaffe home on 20th and Ohio. I was a neighborhood friend of Jeanne's. I have never forgotten it. It may have taken a few years and other influences as well but my life of faith was helped along because of Velma. I'm forever thankful. Oh, what a reunion there must be - Velma, Fred, Jeanne, Larkin and others. Rejoicing for them but my heart goes out to the family who remain - prayers for comfort during this time of loss. "
"Deborah, Greg and Family - I am sorry for your loss - I wish you peace"
"Aunt Velma was the sweetest person I knew. Never an unkind word--always full of joy. She loved the Lord and cherished her family. Our loss-Heaven's gain!"
"Debbie and the entire family prayers and thoughts of wonderful memories I have of Jeanne and my close friendship in high school and Velma's beautiful face and kind heart. Velma's smile even when she knew Jeanne and I got in trouble. I remember Fred at QND our senior year Jeanne ran for queen and he told her she could put signs on their green station wagon. Oh boy was he hot when the signs were "painted" on the car. It didn't last long he was a softie when it came to his baby girl. :) Now Jeanne is right across the road from Fred & now Velma, maybe Larkin too.. Makes me smile and happy tears. I'm sure Jeanne was pleased both our moms were together in the Alzheimer's unit at Good Samaritan NH. RIP Jeff & Joanne (Powers) Bergman"
"Dear Debbie and Sherry and families, Prayers for all of you God Bless ad Love Wanda O'Hara"