Velda I Salima

Velda I, Salima age 89 of St.John, Indiana, passed away on Friday February 28, 2025. Velda was born on February 4th, 1936, in Calumet City, Illinois, to Clarence and Irene Morrison.

She is survived by her children Robin (David) Blount and David (Ann) Salima; daughter-in-law Annette Kush; grandchildren Danny (Lauren) Blount, Mark (Chelsea) Blount, Jack (Amanda) Blount, Alex Salima, Matt (fiancée Leah) Salima, and Ben (Baylea) Salima; great grandchildren Brettelynn, Maxson, Trenton, Sadie, Cam, Lucy, Silas, and one more on the way; sister Penny Crouch; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

Velda was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Irene Morrison, husband Daniel, son Michael, infant grandson Thomas Blount, and by her siblings Robert and Sue Ann.

Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025, beginning at 3:00 pm at White Funeral Home, located at 921 W. Glen Park Ave. (45th Ave.) Griffith, with Pastor Brian Shaver officiating. Inurnment will be at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville, Indiana.

Friends are invited to meet with the family on Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 1:00 until 3:00 pm, at White Funeral Home. 

Velda found the most enjoyment spending time with her family and friends. Her support for her grandchildren was unmeasured whether sitting on the sidelines of a sporting event, attending school functions, hosting a sleepover, or watching great grandchildren play at her feet. She enjoyed crafting, crocheting and cross stitch but her real love was quilting which takes much time, patience, and love. A reflection of how she lived her life. She took the time and the patience to love each and every person in her life beyond measure, and if you were lucky enough to receive one of her quilts, you felt that immense love wrapped into its beautiful design and handiwork.  All her quilts bore the true meaning of “handmade with love”.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to a charity of your choice. For information, please call White Funeral Home at (219) 924-4100

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