Velma Hilliard

Velma Lee Hilliard-Sweat, 97 of Gainesville, FL. Passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at her home. Velma was a lifelong resident of Gainesville, FL and retired from UF Health Shands after many years of service.
Velma was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gainesville.

Predeceased
First Husband: Russell B Hilliard. Sec. Husband: Everett Sweat. Son Ronnie Hilliard, Daughter Dana Hilliard Anderson, Daughter Becky Hilliard Reynolds, Grand Children Deceased Scott Anderson.

Grand Children: Rusty James Anderson, Justin Allen Hilliard. Bree Martin Welter
Great Grand Children: Hannah Anderson, Shelby Anderson, Courtney Martin, Julian Martin, Brandon Martin, Gabriel Martin, Kayla Hilliard
Hailey Lynn Hilliard, Ricky McCall, Jensen McCall, Michael J. Hilliard
Constance Schuster.

Graveside service will be Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 11:00 am at Evergreen Cemetery, Gainesville, Florida, conducted by Dr. Ray Johnson