VELMA ARINGTON

Age 93, formerly of Hobart, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2003 at Southern Pines Nursing Center in New Port Richy, FL. She was a former member of Lake Station Presbyterian Church, Eastern Star, Bonner Center, Alpha Class, and Hobart Nutrition Site. She worked as a retail sales clerk in women's apparel for Pearson's and Barnett's. She will be remembered by her family as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Velma is survived by her stepson, Wesley (Patsy) ARINGTON of Hobart; daughter-in-law, Pauline Stegall of Spring Hill, FL; 4 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wesley ARINGTON, parents, John and Elizabeth Carpenter, sons, Robert Stegall, Arnold Stegall, and stepson, Raymond ARINGTON. Arrangements are being handled through Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Rd., Hobart. All services are private for family and will be conducted at a later date. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. For further details please call (219) 942-2109.
Post-Tribune Subclassification: Obituaries 4/6/2003