Mrs. Dewey was born Velma L. Beckner on March 5, 1951, in Goodland. She was a housekeeper for area motels.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy, in 2001.

Survivors include three sons, Terry Mersch of Minneapolis, David Mersch, address unknown and Danny Mersch of Bennington; a daughter, Donna Cain of Salina; three brothers, Stanley Beckner of Salina, David Beckner of Kanarado and Jerry Beckner of Bakersfield, Calif.; two sisters, Virginia Balentine of Wynona and Carleda Davis of Arizona; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Friday, in Brewster Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. today at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401. Cremation will follow the visitation.