Velma Maye Sublett

Velma Maye Sublett, 87, of Republic, passed away May 29, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born Feb. 5, 1934, in Humbolt, Neb. to James and Nora (Sullwold) Gardner.
Sublett graduated from Marionville High School in 1952. She was blessed with four children, Russell, Vickie, Johnny and Jackie. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Mercy for 16 years, until her health declined. She accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at the age of 18 and gave her life to him when she was baptized in Honey Creek that ran right behind the family farm. She was a longtime member of 1st Baptist Church in Republic and later became a member of Calvary Baptist Church.  She married Lloyd Sublett on Oct. 21, 1983, and they shared 11 wonderful years until his passing in 1995.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lloyd Sublett and her son, Jackie Forrester, siblings; Don Gardner, Nellie Wishon and Juanita Quinn.
She leaves behind three children, Russell Forrester, Vickie Seitz and husband Rex, and Johnny Forrester and his wife Denice, 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, as well as nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends. Donations may be made in Sublett’s name to Good Shepard Hospice (3250 S National, Springfield, MO 65807)
A visitation was from 1-2 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2021, at Meadors Funeral Home in Republic. Graveside services will follow at 3 p.m. in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, with Pastor Denny Marr officiating.