Velma Mae Pulliam

1933 ∼ 2017

Velma Mae Pulliam
Velma Mae Edwards Pulliam, 83, of Bridge City, Tx, passed away on January 11, 2017, in Beaumont, Tx., after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Funeral services are to be held 2:00 PM, Monday, January 16, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Orange, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Visitation will precede the service Monday, starting at 1:00 PM.

Born in Goshen, Arkansas, on October 13, 1933, she was the daughter of Starlin Edwards and Irma Hudson Edwards. Velma enjoyed visiting with friends and family around the kitchen table with a fresh pot of coffee. She loved traveling and truly enjoyed her grandchildren. She enjoyed collecting and repairing antiques, cooking, and loved to eat good food. Velma will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Larry Wayne Higgs; and brother, Leonard Matthew Edwards.

She is survived by her children; Steven Matthew Higgs and wife, Joyce, and James Mullin; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Condolences

Renee September 15, 2019
I knew your mom once, Steve. As a child... She did what she could to help me, social constraints considered. I'm sorry to hear she is gone.
Anonymous January 15, 2017
Emerald Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Velma Mae Pulliam.
Suzie Burnes January 14, 2017
Thinking of all of you as you remember special and happy times together. Love, Don and Suzie Burnes
Melinda Buller January 14, 2017
What a beautiful lady. So grateful for the many precious memories I was privileged to share with her. Alzheimer's never took her feisty personality! It was a joy to be her caregiver...but mostly her friend! Heaven is no doubt a little more joyous since my Mrs Vel is there. Rest in His arms my sweet friend. We'll miss you & remember & love you always!...Melinda & Ronnie
Marlene Jackson January 14, 2017
I loved that sweet lady. I have missed talking to her in the last several years. Marlene Jackson
Claybar Funeral Home January 14, 2017
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event Visitation

location_on Claybar Funeral Home - Bridge City, 800 Highland Drive, Bridge City, 77611
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schedule Monday, January 16, 2017 at 1:00 PM

event Funeral Service

location_on Claybar Funeral Home - Bridge City, 800 Highland Drive, Bridge City, 77611
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schedule Monday, January 16, 2017 at 2:00 PM

event Graveside Service

location_on Fairview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville
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schedule Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 2:00 PM