MEMORIAL RESOLUTION HONORING VELMA P. LITTLE
WHEREAS, In His infinite wisdom, Almighty God has chosen to call His precious daughter, Velma P. Little, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend and citizen of her community, to her eternal reward June 27, 2013, at the age of eighty-six; and
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of her transition by the esteemed Alderman of the 8th Ward, and Chairman of the Committee on Committees, Rules and Ethics, Michelle A. Harris; and
WHEREAS, Velma was born in Asheville, North Carolina February 13, 1927 to her loving parents, David and Julia Payne. She was the youngest of her nine children. She and her eight siblings, Samuel, James, Frederick, Lillian, Daisy, Monzella, Louise, and Julia, brought much joy and laughter into the Payne Family home; and
WHEREAS, Velma's parents had passed by the time she was fourteen. In 1944, at age 17, she moved to Chicago and made it her home. She was a young adult filled with an abundance of charm, intelligence and patience and in 1945 she captured the heart of the young man who was to become her soul mate and loving husband, Elgin E. Little, II. After their marriage, a special bond that couldn't be severed between her and her mother-in-law (Mother Bessie Botto) was formed. In September 1996 God called her beloved husband, Elgin E. Little, to his eternal resting place after over 50 years, 8 months and 4 days of their marriage; and
WHEREAS, Velma was blessed with four children, Elgin, Vernon, La'Vel and Michael and God sent her another son, Henry McDaniel, who preceded her in death. Velma was a graduate of Cortez Peter's Business College, and American Conservatory College of Music. She was a dedicated employee at Follett Publishing Company and Chicago Public School as a Music Teacher. After years of dedication she retired in 1974; and
WHEREAS, Velma's Christian walk included Woodlawn AME Church, Holy Latter Rain Church, and Roberts Temple COGIC. She was a founding membe...
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