Velma Jean Hoffman, 85, passed away on June 6, 2026.

Velma was born December 24, 1940, to Geno and Bernice Hogan in Cuero, Texas. She was in the first graduating class of the current site of Cuero High School in 1959. She married Vilous (Vic) Hoffman in 1960 and they lived together near Cuero on a small acreage where they grew their family and many animals, garden and field crops until Vic's passing in 2020.

Velma will be remembered for her love of reading, board and card games and dedication to her family and friends. She and Vic hosted many family and friends in their home for holidays, celebrations, game nights, drop-by visits and impromptu gatherings. The door was always open to stop by and visit a while.

She also loved her travels with Vic, and family members from time to time, to over 30 states and 25 countries in North, Central and South America as well as Europe. She and Vic shared and instilled that love of exploration to her children and grandchildren. Velma also instilled service to others through Calvary Baptist Church and First Baptist Church ministries as well as in working local polling locations each election cycle.

Velma was preceded in death by her parents; husband Vic, and sister Maxine Walker.

Velma is survived by son, Ricky Hoffman (Gay) of Victoria; daughter, Debbie Hoffman of Georgetown; son, Robert Hoffman (Carole) of San Pedro, Belize; granddaughter, Sarah (Casey) Foster and their daughter Lena of Sweeny; grandson, Eric (Cassie) Hoffman and their children Jamison and Annabelle of Victoria; great-granddaughter, Victoria Olson (Victor) and their daughter Luna of Alamo; brother, Morris (Ellen) Hogan of Cuero; brother-in-law, Wayne Walker of Victoria; and sister-in-law, Georgene Hoffman of New Braunfels. Many other family members continue to live in and near DeWitt County with others living throughout the United States.

Opportunity to visit with the family will be held at Freund Funeral Home, 213 North Gonzales Street in Cuero, 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10. The funeral service will be held at the same location at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 11 with burial at Hillside Cemetery immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Cuero Municipal Library, a literacy program or charity of your choice.

The family greatly appreciates Mercy House of Victoria for their care of Velma in the final 16 months of her life. The Mercy House staff excels at treating the residents with love, respect and kindness.

You may sign the guestbook or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.

Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.