City of Velda City
Passing of Velda City Mayor Melda B. Collins
Velda City Residents, neighbors, and friends;
It is with great sadness we notify you the passing of our beloved Mayor, Melda B. Collins. Mayor Collins lost her battle with lung cancer on July 4, 2023 @ 09:50am. Mayor Collins was elected Mayor on April 6, 2021 with over 44% of the vote, but had been a board member for over 20 years, and a Velda City resident for nearly 45 years.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation:
Sunday, July 23, 2023
2pm-4pm
Beloved Community United Methodist Church
3115 Park Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63104
Service:
Sunday, July 23, 2023
4pm
Beloved Community United Methodist Church
3115 Park Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63104
Interment:
Cremation
Services are being handled by William C. Harris Funeral Directors and Cremation.