Velma was born on July 26, 1930 and passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016. Velma was a resident of Saint Landry, Louisiana at the time of her passing. She was married to Riley sr. Funeral services for Velma Dufour will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday February 16 2016 in the chapel of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie with the Rev. Bartholomew Ibe officiating. Burial will follow in the Pythian Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday and 8:00 a.m. until time of service at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie. A rosary will be cited at 6:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.