King, Velva Barbara (nee Lucas) Passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at the Perth Hospital on Thursday, December 14, 2017, just five days following her 80th birthday. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Beverly. She will be sadly missed by her nephew Jeff (Jenn) Sanders and niece Susan Sanders (Andrew English). She was a proud great-Aunt to Lucas, Abby and Logan. She will be fondly remembered by her brother-in-law Bill Sanders (Joyce) and sister-in-law Faye Lucas (Ken). She will be sadly missed by her close friend Cindy (Al) Olson. Velva was predeceased by her brother George Lucas and her sister Gloria Sanders. Velva was a dedicated and proud teacher in the Smiths Falls community and will be forever remembered by her many colleagues and students she touched over her many years of teaching. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A service to celebrate her life will take place in the Chapel on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Wolford Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Anglican Church ~ Newbliss or to the Wolford Cemetery Fund.