Velma Neely Mama Temp TEMPLETON

Murfreesboro, TN resident and Warren County native Velma Neely "Mama Temp" Templeton, age 83, was born July 16, 1928 and died September 1, 2011 at Community Care of Rutherford County in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness. A realtor with Hometown Realty and member of Living Word Fellowship, she was the daughter of the late Monroe F. and Louvernia Jones Neely. She was married to Wilson C. "Temp" Templeton who preceded her in death December 27, 1985. In addition to husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Nolan Neely. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Pauline Templeton of Prescott, WI and Garry and Chrystal Templeton of Bell Buckle, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Steve Frady of Lawrenceville, GA; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brother, Fuller Neely of Shelbyville, TN; four sisters, Ruby Thompson of Pulaski, TN, Lila Rector of Springfield, TN, Linda Neely of Gardendale, AL and Marie Walls of Smithville, TN and many nieces, nephews and beloved friends. Funeral service was held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, September 4, 2011 in High's Chapel with Jim Zlaten officiating. Burial followed in the Gardens of Memory.