A Tribute To My Beloved Family

God has now called me home. Know that I am happy and very content. Both you and I know it's hard here on earth, so you should not cry at one's death, rather at one's birth. In this place there are no worries, pains, or fears. I'm with God now, so please dry your tears. I love you all, and this is what I desire of you all.. Put God first in your life. Holding fast to His word and truth, until Resurrection day when we meet again, may God continually provide for you a safe haven in the palm of His hands.

Velma June Beltran

1930-2017

Velma June Beltran, 87, went home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2017 . Velma was born on June 5, 1930 , in Manhattan, New York to George English and Ethel Grover English . She was the second child born of four siblings whom all preceded her in death. She attended Public School in Manhattan, NY. . She later attended York College - The City University of New York as a student until 2001. Velma was employed by the New York School System, teaching at various schools including PS/IS-72 and Thurgood Marshall Magnet School, PS-80 as a Teacher's Aid until her Retirement. Velma moved to Compton, California in 2010, where she resided with her daughter, Elder Rosita Latham, and Son-In-Law, Pastor William Latham. She attended Dollarhide Neighborhood Center where she enjoyed arts & crafts until her health began to fail. Velma was also a faithful member of Youth Action For Christ Ministries, Inc. , under the Leadership of Senior Pastor Granderson Wright, Jr. , where she too joined. She enjoyed the services and loved Pastor & Elder Wright.  Velma Beltran gave birth to five children. She is preceded in death by Jaime, Zynovia, and Antonala . She leaves behind to cherish her memories her daughter, Rosita (Pastor William) Latham of Compton, Ca.; her son, Arturo Beltran , of San Antonio, Texas. As well as numerous grandchildren, Lokisha, Aeishya, William, IV., Aurturo, Jr., Donavia, Ricky, Monique, Michael, Jose, Gary , and Jaime, Jr ; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews, and many friend at church and center she attended.