Velva Morrow Ayscue, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at her home.

Mrs. Ayscue was born February 15, 1934, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Aaron P. Morrow Sr. and Mary Keaver Morrow. She was a dietitian/cook for Northside Christian School in Charlotte, N.C., and she attended Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, where she was lovingly welcomed.

Velva was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Henry C. Ayscue Jr.; her brother, Aaron Morrow Jr.; and two granddaughters, Andria and Ashley Ayscue.

Those left to cherish the life and memory of Velva Ayscue include her son, Roger Ayscue; her daughter-in-law, Janel Ayscue; her granddaughter, Trinity Ayscue; and her grandson, Jeb Stuart Ayscue.

A memorial service to be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Troutman, N.C., will be announced by Troutman Funeral Home when plans are finalized.

Those wishing to make memorials are asked to consider Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.