Velva was born on October 12, 1953, in Canton, Illinois. She built a life centered around family, love, loyalty, and creating memories with the people she cared about most. Quiet and reserved by nature, Velva was never someone who needed attention to make an impact. Her love was shown in steady, thoughtful ways — through the care she gave, the traditions she kept, and the unwavering presence she provided to the people she loved.
She is survived by her loving husband, Timothy Allen Fletcher of Havana, Illinois. Together they shared 40 years of marriage, travel, and adventures, including several trips to Mexico that became some of their favorite memories. In her younger years, Velva loved riding on the back of the motorcycle with Tim and spending time out on the boat, enjoying the sunshine and water.
She was a devoted mother to Teri Witherell (TT), Michelle McClure (James), Mandi Hayden, and Troy Fletcher (Megan) and loved her family deeply. She was also a proud grandmother to Dalton Bryant, Macy Witherell, Reagan Weller (Jason), Brock and Tanner Hayden, Trace, Rilee, and Eli Fletcher, and Chase Hughes. She was also blessed with great-granddaughters Madison (“Maddie”) Bryant and Hattie Weller.
She is survived by her mother, Faith Foster, age 99; her brother, Greg Foster (Wendy); and many family members and friends who loved her dearly. She was preceded in death by her father, Beverly “BD” Foster, her brother Dennis Foster, her mother-in-law Esther Fletcher, and her granddaughter Bailie Bryant.
Velva loved annual daughters’ trips, was an avid reader who always had a book on her Kindle, and was an animal lover who adored her dogs Smoky and Petey and supported the ASPCA. She faithfully visited her mother every week and often visited family graves to lovingly change flowers with the seasons.
Services will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Hopewell Church in Snicarte for the family.
Velva will be remembered for her love, loyalty, strength, and the deep care she gave to those around her.
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