Obituary of Velma Jane Wolfe Taylor

Velma Jane Wolfe Taylor, 74, of the Big Cove Community passed away on November 10, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Velma is the daughter of the late William Wallace Wolfe and Mary Ann Tooni Wolfe.

Velma is preceded in death by her son Robert Christopher, four sisters, Regina Wolfe, Emily Smith, Geraldine Walkingstick and Frances Wolfe.

Velma is survived by her sisters, Hazel Howell, Penny Rosillio-Perez and Donna Sue Wolfe, all of Cherokee; one brother, Bill Wolfe of Georgia adopted sisters Emily West, Carolyn Bowman and adopted children; Jim Pritchard, Alan Fugate, Susan Anderson and many loving nieces and nephews.

Her immediate family, son Bo Taylor, daughter-in-law Esther and grandchildren; Cia Walayla Monette (Brian), Abigail Salalisi and Naomi Watiyeli  who loved and  will remember her with fond memories. Velma was a hard worker and generous with her time and energy. She worked many years for Cherokee Indian Hospital, Qualla Housing Authority. Harrah’s Cherokee Casino but her greatest job was a mother, auntie and nana.

The family would like to thank everyone that asked and sent her well wishes during her extended illness. Her sister Hazel was her friend, caregiver and loving sister till the end. Her special friend Kingsley Cujo Howell travelled her last journey with her. Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm at the Cherokee United Methodist Church. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, November 13,2019 at Cherokee United Methodist church at 2:00pm with Pastor Gary Collier and Pastor John Ferree officiating. Pall bearers will be among  family.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to the Cherokee Children’s Home.

Long House Funeral Home assisted with final arrangements