Velora Rose Eckelberry, 86, Hamilton, Missouri, passed away at her home on May 22, 2017. She lived in Hamilton most of her life and had previously lived in Osborn, Mo.

Velora was born on November 17, 1930, in Fortuna, Mo., to Silas and Sophia (Rodner) Hofstetter. She graduated from the Versailles High School and attended college for two years at CMSU-Warrensburg, Mo. She taught school in Orrick and Osborn, Mo.

Velora was a very active member of the Hamilton United Methodist Church and had been the president, vice president, and had held other offices as well as being a funeral dinner committee woman for the United Methodist Women. She was also active in the past in the 4-H Whizzers Club of Hamilton, and was a 53 year member of PEO Chapter N of Hamilton.

She married William L. "Bill" Eckelberry on April 27, 1952, and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her parents; and her daughter-Patricia Sanderson.

Survivors: Son, Kenny Eckelberry, of the home; Daughter-Carol (Bryon) Deen, Overland Park, Ks.; Sister-Merrilyn Bookout, Tipton, Mo.; and 2 grandchildren-Christopher Blair, Hamilton, and Erica Rose Deen, Overland Park, Ks.

Funeral Service: 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at the Hamilton United Methodist Church.

Visitation: 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

Interment: Highland Cemetery, Hamilton.

Memorials: The Hamilton United Methodist Church