Velma “Pete” M. Hornbeck, passed away, Friday, January 14, 2011 in Greer, SC. She was born August 29, 1915, a daughter of the late Austin and Rosa Smith Tenney. She was preceded in death by her husband, Denvil “Dude” H. Hornbeck; a son, Dwaine E. Hornbeck; brothers, Earl, Raymond, Forrest and Juel Tenney and a sister, Amy “Flo” Riggs. She is survived by a daughter, Joyce M. Roberts (John) of Greer, SC; a son, H. Lee Hornbeck (Sue) of Greenville, SC; grandchildren, J. Scott Roberts (Lisa) of Lexington, SC, Kenneth Roberts (Leslie) of Grafton, OH, Deborah Wilson (Tony) of Kuna, Idaho, Ryan Hornbeck (Trishka) of Greer, SC, Carissa Hornbeck of Brooklyn, NY; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. She was a long-time active member of the Sand Run Baptist Church and the Last Charter Member of the Heavner Grove CEOS. She was also owner of Sunset Crafts. Funeral services will be held at the Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 11:30 AM the family will receive friends one hour prior to services conducted by the Rev. Robert Poling. Burial will follow in the Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon, WV. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Sand Run Baptist Church in Excelsior, WV. Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
