Velma Ann Brazell, 53, of Lexington, South Carolina, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at her residence in Lexington, South Carolina. She was born on May 21, 1971 in Columbia, SC to Billy Allen Brazell and Beulah Ann Brazell. Velma was a 1994 graduate of USC. In her junior year, she earned a scholarship to study International Studies in the United Kingdom. She graduated Magna Cum Laude earning two Baccalaureate Degrees in both Business and in Marketing. Velma worked for over 25 years at the SC Credit Union League and its affiliate, Palmetto Cooperative Services. She held positions as an HR Assistant and as a Billing Administrative Assistant. Velma loved the Lord with all her heart and was proud to be a long time member of Lexington Baptist Church in Lexington, SC. She loved participating in the Samaritan’s Shoebox Mission each year. Velma was an independent, sweet, person that always had a positive attitude and a sweet smile to share with everyone. She was very generous, hardworking, and was strong and always supported her family. Velma loved movies and she enjoyed a big library of movies. She enjoyed cooking, antiques, art, and photography. She won blue ribbons at the SC State Fair for her photography. She was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside.

Velma is survived by her mother Beulah Ann Brazell and two sisters, Charlene Denise Clapp (Olie), Lorraine Michelle Brazell, and her brother, Scott Martin Baskin. Velma was affectionately known as "Aunt Bam Bam" to her two nephews when they were both young, Cory Baskin and Parker Baskin. And she is survived by an aunt and uncle in AL, Catherine Childress (Aubrey), and many cousins and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Allen Brazell.

The family will receive friends at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington, 4720 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC on Saturday, August 24th from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, with interment to follow at 2:30 PM at Elmwood Cemetery, 501 Elmwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201.