Velma Strey Milam

March 4, 1924 - February 8, 2022

The promises of the Lord have been fulfilled as Velma Strey Milam passed away peacefully on February 8th 2022 and has been reunited with the love of her life Richard Milam Sr. They met and married in 1945. Richard preceded Velma in death in 1992 but their love for each other never faded. They raised a daughter Marilyn and son Richard Jr. Velma was born to Herbert and Pauline Strey on March 4, 1924. She lived her life with an amazing faith that sustained her throughout the years. She and Richard were longtime members of The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd here in San Antonio. Velma is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Brittain (Charles) and son, Richard Milam, Jr. (Sylvia). She is also survived by her grandchildren Brian Flynn, Matthew Milam, Caroline Milam, Sarah Milam and Andrea Ledford and 7 great grandchildren , her sisters, Evelyn Grein of Seguin and Anita Ricks of St. Hedwig and a host nieces and nephews. The family would like to give special thanks to Daniela and Sam Butuza of A Golden Age Assisted Living for taking impeccable care of Velma for 6 years. Also a special thank you to Dr. Neela Patel and Heart of Texas Hospice and our special hospice nurse, Adriana. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s association or to the charity of your choice. Graveside services will be at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on March 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Pavilion 4.