Veleda Barnett Obituary (1932

Veleda died peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 under the watchful care of Stein Hospice nurse, Connie and husband, Lee. Veleda was a Jehovah's Witness her entire life. She met her future husband, Lee, in NYC - he survives, as well as her sister, Leanita Nedostup, numerous nieces and nephews, and her brother-in-law, Don Barnett. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Veleda (Rodgers) Sowell; three brothers and one sister. After their marriage on October 1, 1955 in New York City, she and her husband spent many years in foreign and domestic missionary work. They served in such Bible teaching work in Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio, as well as four years in Uruguay, South America. They spent the last 50 years in the Bellevue area. Here she affectionately known as the "Bible Tract Lady" and the "Paradise Lady", especially to the nurses and aides of Stein Hospice. Lee especially thanks nurse, Elise and social aide, Kim. Aides Dawn, Rhonda, Summer, and Kerrie gave her daily tender and loving care. A memorial to her life will be celebrated at 3:00pm on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at the Kingdom Hall by Elder and traveling minister, Mark Henry, whose family has had a close relationship with the Barnett family since 1957. Contributions may be made to Stein Hospice of Sandusky or the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 865 CR 308, Bellevue. Service Date: 06/20/2015 Service Time: 3:00pm Service Location: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses - 865 CR 308, Bellevue, Ohio