Velma Lee Huber

September 30, 1926 - April 11, 2020

Velma Lee Huber, 93, of Perryville, MO died Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Perry County Memorial Hospital. She was born September 30, 1926 in Perryville, MO to Clell A. and Emma M. (Kline) Gibbar. She and L. James Huber were married July 24, 1948. He preceded her in death on November 18, 2006. Velma worked 25 years in the office at International Shoe Factory. Then from 1978 - 1981 she worked at the Department of Motor Vehicle License Office and later from 1981- 1990 she was a Secretary and Deputy Sheriff for the Perry County Sheriff Department in Perryville. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, former member of The Daughters of Isabella. She loved quilting and especially preparing quilts for the bingo stand at St. Vincent Seminary picnic. Also survived by special friend Tokue Abernathy. She was cherished and loved by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers, Percy J, Lester and Vincent "Pete" Gibbar and one sister Elba Welker. Visitation and Funeral Mass will be private for the family only at Ford & Young Funeral Home on Thursday, April 16, 2020 with Rev. Rich Wehrmeyer CM officiating. Burial will be at St. Boniface Cemetery in Perryville. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Vincent de Paul Parish. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.