Margene Velten

Franklin- Margene Velten, age 84, of Horizon Dr., Franklin, NC passed away Monday, February 7, 2011 in a local hospital. Born in Dublin, IN, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Garnet Poland Knoll. She was married to James E. Velten who died in 1990. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church; had worked in the personnel department at Angel Medical Center and loved to play bridge.

She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Sellers and husband Brian of Franklin, NC and Vicki Moody and husband Jeff of Bluffton, SC. Four grandchildren, Daniel and Matthew Moore and Chris and Adam Moody also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 11, 2011 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Father Tien Duong officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Moore, Matthew Moore, Chris Moody, Adam Moody, Max Hooper and Bill Sellers. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.