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Velma Roddy Atkinson

November 5, 1953 — November 23, 2024

Boiling Springs, South Carolina

Velma Roddy Atkinson

Velma Roddy Atkinson, 71, of Boiling Springs, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Lake Wood Senior Living. 

Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on November 5, 1953, a daughter of the late Thelma Etta (Barnette) Roddy and William E. "Bill" Roddy and was the wife of the late James Vernon Atkinson, Jr. having celebrated 44 years of marriage before his passing in 2021. 

She worked as a Registered Nurse with Spartanburg Regional was a member of Second Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg where she also served in the Craig Sunday School Class. 

Survivors include two sons, Warren R. Atkinson (Reynolds) and Paul Atkinson (Shirin)along with 4 grandchildren, Molly Atkinson, Kent Childress, Madison Childress and Aria Atkinson-Treadwell

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 from 10-10:45 AM at Second Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 AM with Rev. Hudson Neely and Rev. Steve Rhodes officiating.

Burial will be on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Spartanburg Humane Society, 150 Dexter Rd. Spartanburg, SC 29303. 

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