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Velma Raye Collins Trejo died peacefully surrounded by family in the early morning hours of June 21, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas at age 82. Velma was born on October 3, 1941 in Granger, Texas to Mildred Scott Collins and Joe Trennis Collins. She was the third of four children born into this union. Velma was baptized at Judea Missionary Baptist Church in Granger, TX by Rev. Albert Allen Kuykendall, Sr. at an early age. After moving to San Antonio, TX, she became a member of Rainbow Hills Baptist Church. She professed her faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, and maintained her trust in God throughout her life. After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School in Bartlett, Texas, she attended Prairie View A&M University. In 1961, she married Cleofas Trejo and they soon embarked on a life as a military family. She traveled the world including Japan, Africa and Europe. Four children were born into this union: Cleofas Ray, Marcus Wayne, Anthony Deroy, and Nina Lyn. She continued her education in later years at Our Lady of the Lake University. She retired from the State of Texas after working at the San Antonio State School and was the primary caregiver for her loving husband who passed away from ALS at the age of 45. She always saw the best in people. Velma was so proud of her grandchildren and just marveled at her great-grandchildren. She led a full, exciting life and helped those she loved in any way she could. Her heart and her presence were enormous. She lit up a room. She was a vibrant storyteller. She touched many lives. May her loving memories last forever in our hearts. Velma is preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Joe, her husband Cleofas, her older brother Jeff, her great-grandchild Jayden, and most recently her grandson Cleofas Ryan. Survivors include her loving children Cleofas Ray Trejo(Susan) of Patrick AFB, FL; Marcus Wayne Trejo (Kimberly) of San Antonio, TX; Anthony Deroy Trejo (Karen) of San Antonio, TX and Nina Lyn Trejo-McCauley of San Antonio, TX. She is also survived by her two sisters, Betty Blane of Granger, TX; Cecile Knight Kuykendall (Allen) of Waco, TX and her sister-in law, Maria Trejo Rector of San Antonio,TX. Her 10 grandchildren (Erica, Elena, Felicia, Shannon, Martin, Katherine, Kolby, Tess, Jacob and Travis), 19 great-grandchildren, and a large extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of longtime friends will carry on her legacy. Celebration of life services will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024 at 12 noon at Mission Park Funeral Chapel Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. An evening wake and viewing will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm for family and friends. Final interment will be at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with her deceased husband, Cleofas Trejo, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:00 am. We will love you forever, Sweet Velma. Mission Park Funeral Chapel Medical Center: 8332 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78229

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Velma Raye Collins Trejo

October 3, 1941 - June 21, 2024