Velma Evelyn Wiley

Velma Evelyn McClure Wiley, age 86 of Alto, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021. 

Born in Ellijay, Georgia on October 9, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Morgan and Della Lance McClure. Mrs. Wiley and her husband were in the farming industry for 42 years. She loved flowers and spending time with her family especially her children and grandchildren.  

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant brother, Harvey McClure and sisters, Odean Masters, Ona Lee Martin and Elvia Armour. 

Surviving are her husband, Royce Wiley of Alto; son, Brad Wiley of Alto; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy & Jackie Crumley of Alto and Linda & Graylen Sanders of Lula; grandchildren, Scott, Kayla, Lindsey, Brian, Stephen and Makenzie; 8 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services are scheduled for 12 noon, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with Rev. Steve Brannon officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends from 10 am until the service hour on Wednesday at the funeral home. 

Those in attendance are asked to please adhere to the public health and social distancing guidelines regarding COVID-19. 

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. 

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.