Velma Hilda Bode Hoffmann Buie, age 98 of Seguin, went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2025. Velma was born on August 30, 1927 in Guadalupe County to Malinda (Kuhn) and Edwin Henry Bode.
Lifelong member of Guadalupe County, Velma retired from banking and became actively involved in several organizations, always willing to volunteer. She was an active member of First Methodist Church in Seguin.
When she was not volunteering, she kept herself busy with arts and crafts and cooking. However, dancing the afternoon or night away was her favorite.
Velma is preceded in death by her first husband, Elton Hoffmann, second husband Douglas Buie, her close friend and dancing partner the past few years, Harley Lenardson, her parents, her brothers, Milton Bode and wife Dorothy, and Henry Bode and wife Hulda, her sister, Lorene Schraub and her husband, Theodore Schraub, Jr. and great-nephew, Galen Paul “Sparky” Sczech, Jr.
Survivors include her son, Gary Hoffmann and wife Kathy; daughter, Peggy Bulgerin and husband Roy; grandchildren, David Hoffmann, Jamie Hudson and husband Tom, Kelly McFarland, and Staci Mitchell; great-grandchildren, Chaz Mitchell, Shelbie Carwile Caddell and husband Travis, Kara Hudson, and Emily Hudson; great-great grandson, Levi Caddell; nieces, nephews, other loving family members and a host of friends.
Funeral service will be Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with the Reverend Ray Perales officiating. Interment will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery. A reception will follow in Hierholzer Hall at First Methodist Church.
As Lee Ann Womack sang in her song, “I Hope You Dance”, Velma Did!!!
Memorial contributions may be made to First Methodist Church, 710 N. Austin St., Seguin, Texas, 78155 or charity of one’s choice.
You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr, Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.