Velda Louise Lockhart Brown December 21, 1919- October 21, 2009 Velda Louise Lockhart Brown was born in Wellington, Texas to Edgar and Clara Lockhart. Her mother taught her to be an excellent cook. Her generosity knew no boundaries. Her love and devotion to her family was limitless and her affection for those around her led Velda to give of herself endlessly. She and her husband Morris delivered Sunday school and church literature to the Rest-Homes and shut-ins for years. She and her sweetheart started their courtship riding on a red tricycle. She stood on the back holding on to his shoulders. Morris said that she was still a back seat driver. She was a seamstress. She made beautiful clothes for their daughter Rosetta, granddaughter Donya, and two great-granddaughters Alyse and Ashlie. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Bethany, Oklahoma. She taught Sunday school for years. She loved her students and spent many hours praying for them. She also taught the Caravan students. She was elected president of the Lily of the Valley Garden Club. She was an Artist and won several ribbons for her work. She and Morris catered receptions. She enjoyed growing large hibiscus and roses. She was a remarkable woman who will be missed by her granddaughter Donya, great-granddaughters Alyse and Ashlie, her brother Travis Lockhart, and other dear nieces and nephews. Preceded by her husband Morris in 2006 and her daughter Rosetta Wiegman in 1990, her parents Edgar and Clara Lockhart, three sisters Fern Riley, Emma Lee Herring and Maudine Judd, and one brother Eldon Lockhart. Viewing will be Friday, October 23, noon to 9:00 p.m. with services Saturday, October 24, 2:00 p.m. at Mercer-Adams Chapel. Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Nazarene Compassionate Ministry.