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Obituary For Velma Raspberry
Mrs. Velma Montgomery Raspberry of Columbus transitioned home peacefully Wednesday at the Morris Center for Caring in Jacksonville, FL. She was 77 years of age.
The daughter of the late Laffaette and Sally Tuttle Montgomery, Mrs. Raspberry was born in Homer, LA where she received her secular education. She obtained her Bachelors degree from Troy State University, and was a educator within the Muscogee County School system. She retired following 20 years of dedicated service, her last tenure at Marshall Middle School. She was a member of the Muscogee and Georgia Educators Associations, the Georgia Retired Teachers Association, and was an Eastern Star. Mrs. Raspberry also served as President of the NCO Wives Club. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 47 years, Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Sidney E. Raspberry, Sr., and her daughter, Valet L. Raspberry. Surviving her departure with cherished memories include: two sons, Sidney E. Raspberry and Victor L. Raspberry ( ); four grandchildren, Sidney E. Breedlove, Ellis Meshack Raspberry, Gwendolynn L. Raspberry and Nia L. Raspberry; two sisters, Sharon Montgomery and Margurite Montgomery; a host of loving nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
The Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Raspberry will be held Friday, July 24, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., graveside at Main Post Cemetery. Rev. J. H. Flakes, III will officiate.
Visitation is Thursday, 1 til 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services.
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Add A CondolenceI wish to extend deepest sympathy and prayers to the family and loved ones of Mrs. Velma Raspberry. "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty."- Psalm 91:1
Condolences to my dear friend Ms. Marguerite Montgomeryand the entire Raspberry Family. May God continue to Lift your spirit during this time and surround you with genuine love always.
Angela Haskin, Anderson Elementary School
I will always remember coming to visit with the family and Uncle Sidney & Aunt Velma feeding Lil Jesse EVERYTHING he was too little to have and him Getting sick on the ride home. That trip was full of so many memories, good good, laughed and love. Thank you for welcoming into your family and loving me and our children. Aunt Velma hold onto your husband and tell my Mother and Law Jean, I love her. RIP Aunt Velma
Sending love and prayers to the family. I spent many special occasions and holidays with her while visiting my friends Pamela and Victor Raspberry. You will be missed.
Ms Raspberry, I will miss you dearly and deeply.
We had a lot of laughs and a good time for some brief but wonderful moments. Though you never shared your "secret recipe" for that good ol' GUMBO, I'm telling you I feel like I spent a moment of my life in the presence of greatness every time I saw you. Tresa still went to the house to water the grass as you asked her. I had a lot more questions to ask you and I didn't get to do it, but I'm glad we spent some time together just to have a laugh or sing a song. Seemed we just got started and before we knew it, came the time we had to say "so long." You are sorely sorely missed.
Velma Raspberry's family: Your Loved One was a good friend to many, including my sister, Tresa Hart-Williams. I had a little time to appreciate her value, and it was worth every minute. Last time I spent with her, we played spades and ate gumbo and a good time was had by all. We will miss her.--Shereen
