Velda Underwood Shofner Stevenson, 83, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Bradley Underwood and Jessie Sprowles Underwood, was born March 25, 1939 in the Attilla Community of Taylor County, KY. She died at 3:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Greensburg. 

She professed faith in Christ early in life and was a dedicated Christian. Velda loved playing piano and singing, especially old time gospel music. Velda was a retired family caregiver and farmer. Velda enjoyed quilting, gardening and working in her flower garden. Hobbies also included canning, freezing, driving the tractor and raking hay.

She united in marriage to Jimmy Shofner December 24, 1955 and he preceded her in death December 22, 1981. She later united in marriage to Howard Stevenson and he preceded her in death October 7, 2011.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter and son-in-law, Vinessa & Jeff Johnson of Hodgenville

4 grandchildren: Joshua Johnson & wife Kelly of Knoxville, Tennessee, Justin Johnson & wife Melissa of Vine Grove, Candace Tims of Louisville and Jessica Shofner of Hodgenville

7 great-grandchildren: Derrick Biven, Paige Tims, Dalton Tims, Hallie Johnson, Silas Johnson, Micah Johnson and Caden Brown

5 brothers and one sister: Nolan Eugene Underwood & wife Rita, Sheridan Underwood & wife Nina, Henry Underwood & wife Debbie, Donnie Underwood and Mary Ann Rice of Campbellsville, and Deatrice Underwood & wife Linda of Texas

1 sister-in-law: Carol Underwood of Campbellsville

Several nieces and nephews

Many other relatives & friends

She was preceded in death by a son, Dwayne Shofner in 2008 and 2 brothers and one sister: Gradie Underwood, Cecil Underwood and Vivian Underwood.

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FUNERAL SERVICE:  Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 2:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Joshua Johnson, Justin Johnson and Candace Tims

BURIAL: Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Larue County, KY  

VISITATION:  After 10:00amET on Thursday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

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