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Velma Casteel Obituary
Aug 14, 1927 - Nov 29, 2025
Sandusky
Velma Jackson Davis Casteel was born August 14, 1927, in Burkville, Alabama, to Johnny and Dynah Jackson. She transitioned from this life Saturday, November 29, 2025, at home with her loving, devoted family by her side, at the seasoned age of 98 years old, in Temple Hill, Maryland. She relocated to Maryland in August of this year.
Velma worked at Hill's Department Store for many years until she retired in 1992. She attended The Assembly of Jesus Christ Church in Sandusky. She was excellent at cooking, baking, and canning, and was known for her famous relish.
Velma leaves to cherish her memory and carry on her legacy, her daughter, Bernice (Royce) Lewis of Palm Bay, Florida; her namesake and granddaughter she raised, Velma "Neicey" Davis of Washington, D.C.; stepdaughter, Janie Payne of Clinton, Michigan; and stepson, Robert Wayne (Donna) Casteel of Sandusky; brother, Willie James Jackson (93 years old) of Sandusky; half sister, Inez Harris (101 years old) of Chicago; sister-in-law, Mattie Myhand of Cleveland; 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, friends; a very close devoted friend, Corina Ren of New Haven, Connecticut; her adopted daughter, Melinda Esposito and adopted granddaughter, Myrtle Griffin, both of Sandusky.
Mother Castell was preceded in death by her husband, Elder Robert James Casteel; her parents; maternal and paternal grandparents; son, Edward Davis Jr; daughters, Carrie Davis-Jones, Lisa, Christine, Rose, Earline Casteel; grandson, Royce C. Lewis Jr.; sisters, Burnice, Louise, and Johnnie Mae; brothers, Charlie James, Willie Frank, Starlin, and Johnny Jackson.
Service will begin at noon Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 224 Dixie Ave., Sandusky, with visitation from 11 a.m. until time of service at noon. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky.
Professional services entrusted to Brown-Robinson Funeral Home, 1814 Milan Road, Sandusky.
Online condolences made at www.brownrobinsonfuneralhome.com
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Dr Marsha Cooper
December 16, 2025
My deepest condolences to the family. Velma I remember as a lovely kind woman, who always was pleasant and gentle. She shall be missed by those that loved her. May she rest in peace.
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Dynah Davis
December 11, 2025
I love and will miss you grandma! I will forever cherish the love you gave me and lessons taught, your smile and laughter will live in my heart always. Rest well my lovely lady.
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