Velma Kathryn Brown, 77, of Cowgill, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Cameron Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Velma was born on July 24, 1947, in Cuba, MO, the daughter of Henry and Nellie (Smith) Brown.

Survivors include: brother, Jesse Brown of Cowgill; sister, Audery Grover (Greg), Wellsville, KS; and four nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and sister-in-law, Wayne (Debbie) Brown, half-brother, Russell Light, and a half-sister, Elizabeth Corum.

Velma was a lifelong resident of her birthplace, completing her education locally and graduating from Excelsior Springs High School. She pursued her passion for nursing at Saint Luke's School of Nursing, a prestigious institution founded in 1903 to provide nursing education. Velma dedicated 50 years to her nursing career, demonstrating unwavering commitment and compassion. Beyond her professional life, she found joy in gardening, crafting, and caring for animals.  She was of the Christian faith.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Pilot Knob Cemetery in Rolla.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Please remember to share your memories of Velma with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.