TAUNTON – Annette (Burchell) Velozo, 78, of Taunton, died at Morton Hospital on Aug. 5, 2014 with her family by her side.
She was the wife of the late Edwin Velozo.
Born in Gadsden, Alabama, Mrs. Velozo was the daughter of the late John and Dovie (Brooks) Burchell.
She moved to the Taunton area with her family at the age of nine, and was educated in Taunton schools.
Mrs. Velozo was employed at the former Paul A. Dever School for many years and was a Certified Nurse’s Assistant prior to retiring several years ago.
In her spare time, she enjoyed quilting, crocheting, reading, camping and bingo.
Survivors include three sons, Michael Velozo and his wife Isabel of Taunton, stepson Edwin Veloza and his wife Pauline of Jacksonville, FL, and stepson Ronald Velozo and his wife Judy of Somerset; two daughters, Frances (Velozo) Berry and her husband Harry of Raynham and Donna (Velozo) Hubert of Taunton; a brother, Robert Burchell of Raynham; a sister, Nancy Burchell of Raynham; ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and one on the way; and several nieces and nephews.
She was also the sister of the late Vivian Enos, and Roy (Sam) and John Burchell.
Funeral Services will be held at the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Friday, Aug. 8th at 11 a.m.
Burial will follow at Mayflower Hill Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, Aug. 7th from 5 to 8 p.m.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Village Plaza South, 473 South St. West, Unit 13, Raynham, MA 02767.
Funeral home website: www.silvafuneralhome.com.