Dansville/N. Ft. Myers, FL: Velma J. (Wilcox) Jerome, 75, formerly of Sandy Hill Rd., Dansville, passed away September 20 at The Vincent House in Wayland, NY after a courageous battle with cancer.
Velma was born September 29, 1933 in Richford, NY to Agnes (Findlay) and Homer L. Wilcox. Velma graduated from Dansville High School in 1951. She and Thomas C. Jerome were married on October 12, 1951 at the United Methodist Church in Dansville by Rev. Carl Vanderburg. Velma worked 41 years in banking, retiring March 26, 1993. She loved raising their three children, loved people and her job. Velma was a scout leader and spent many years camping and traveling. She liked playing cards, bingo, cooking, dancing, bowling, and helping people in general. She enjoyed her bank retiree, class of 1951, and her family luncheons.
Velma is a member of the United Methodist Church in North Ft. Myers, FL., and the women of the Moose #670 of Dansville.
Velma was predeceased by her parents, a brother Kent L. Wilcox and sister Vera (Wilcox) Wolfer. She is survived by her husband Thomas of 57 years and her children Peter C. (Mary) Jerome of Dansville, Pamela J. (Dean) Harvey of Canaseraga and Paula M. (Roger) Werth of Harrisburg, NC. 11 grandchildren, Elizabeth (Adam) Standish, Cathryn, Margaret, Jonathan and Rebekah Jerome, Kyla, Kylee, Kelcy and Kelby Harvey, Kirk and Jenna Werth, and one great-grandson Mason Standish. She is also survived by two sisters, Verna M. (Rev. Richard) Fox of Dansville and Vesta Teeter of Brockport, NY, and two Brothers, Keith A. (Barbara) Wilcox of Dansville and Kevin B. (Eleanor) Wilcox of N. Ft. Myers, FL. Sister-in-laws, Alice Wheaton, Beverly (Wayne) Atwell and Judy Jerome. Brother-in-laws, Harley N. Wolfer and Howard Jerome. Many nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
A memorial service for Velma will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at the United Methodist Church in Dansville. Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Velma’s memory may be made to Paula Werth, 14 Miller Street, Canaseraga, NY 14822 for Vincent House, Wayland. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.