Velma Dellene Hall-Hembree, 72, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020, after a hard fight with Stage IV lung cancer at Tennova Healthcare surrounded by the comfort of her family. She was born on August 11, 1947 Putman County to the late Arvil Estes and Lessie Mae Bussell.
Left to cherish her memories is her husband and partner for 17 years, Randall Hembree, daughters; Tina Johnson, Sherry Hernandez (Jose) and Kandy Morrison, sons; Kenneth Bussell (Barbara), William Hall and Joey Hall (Karen), sister; Janie Knight, brother; Eddy Bussell, 28 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. Velma is preceded in death by her first husband of 20 years, William Hall, sons; James Arthur Hall and William George Hall, sisters; Mary Lee, Dorothy Colson, Margie Barker, and Pearl Flanigan, brothers; Eugene Bussell, Clifford Bussell and Sam Bussell, grandchildren; Ashley Nicole and William "Billy", and great-grandchildren; Shyanna Nicole and Elliana Emery.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. at the funeral home with a visitation beginning at 1:00 P.M. Arrangments are under the care of Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center. 335 Franklin Street Clarksville, TN 37040. Phone (931)919-2600. Online condolences may be made by visiting gatewayfh.com.