Loving wife of the late Carl Chaney. Beloved sister of the late Verena Swearingen, Mary Vallandingham and Norma Ellen Straw. Velma is also survived by numerous neices and nephews. Blanchester American Legion Auxiliary service will be held at 9 A.M. Saturday September 24, 2011 at the funeral home. Eastern Star services will be held at 11 A.M. also at the funeral home. Secretary and Chairman of the American Legion Auxiliary, Eastern Star Carey Chapter, Oldest member of the Rebekah Lodge, Member of the Blanchester Historical Society, Secretary of the Blanchester Library Board, In 1977 Velma was Citizen of the Year for he Family suggests memorials be directed to the Blanchester American Legion Auxiliary, 318 E. Main St. Rm. 220 Blanchester, OH 45107