Velva E 'Marvin' Dennison

Marvin, Velva Williams (Dennison) MADISON, WI - Velva Williams Marvin (Dennison) passed away on September 19, 2012 at Clare Bridge Assisted Living Care Community in Madison, WI. Velva was born to Edmund and Laura (Foster) Dennison on July 19, 1918 in Roanoke, WV. She married John Williams on December 29, 1941 who predeceased her on March 27, 1975. She married Joseph Marvin on August 12, 1981. Joe passed away on March 23 , 1992. She moved back to WV until her declining health necessitated her move to Madison, WI to be near her daughter. Velva will be remembered for her volunteer work, endless love, devotion, and kindness. Velva was President of the Henrietta United Church of Christ Women's Church Guild in Henrietta, OH, a member of the Farm Women's Guild and the Firelands Garden Club. In WV, she volunteered at a local hospital and Crestview Manor Nursing Home. Velva's intelligence was evident in her expert Bridge and strategic card playing. As a lifelong Democrat, she was committed to workers' rights and the ideal that each of us has an obligation to each other, our neighbors and our communities. Velva is survived by her two daughters, Patricia Williams of Madison, WI and Ernesteen Watson of Lorain, OH; two step-children, Joe Marvin, Jr. and Betsy; a sister, Evelyn Story of Virginia; and grandchildren, Laura Beare, David Watson, Richard Watson, and Rodney Watson; great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street , Vermilion, OH 44089, on Thursday, September 27th from 6:00 -8:00pm. Funeral services will be held at Riddle Funeral Home, at 10:30 am on Friday, September 28th. A special thanks to Dr Michael Siebers at the University of WI Geriatrics Clinic, the staff at Clare Bridge, Agrace Hospice, and her WV neighbors for their loving care and support during Velva's long illness. Online condolence may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.