Velma Proffit Roberts McGinness Ayres 72, of Rock Port, Missouri, died Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at her home.

 She was born December 3, 1937 in Skidmore, Missouri, the daughter of Harvey and Erma (Hughs) Proffit.  Velma married Bruce Roberts in 1955. After their divorce she married Carroll McGinness in 1965. They were later divorced also.

 She received a Practical Nursing Degree from Iowa Western Community College, Clarinda, Iowa in 1981. Velma worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse, many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Harvey Jr, D. E. “Doc”, Bernard “Pide”, Dale, and Larry Proffit and a step-son: David McGinness.

Survivors include her children: Rhonda Evans, Tarkio, Missouri; Mike Roberts, Skidmore, Missouri; Kevin McGinness, Burlington Junction, Missouri; Darla Roberts, Fairfax, Missouri;  Mark Roberts, Skidmore, Missouri; Kari Caudill, Coin, Iowa; Scott McGinness, Maryville, Missouri; Jeff McGinness, Burlington Junction and Sherril Sigerson, Nebraska City, Nebraska;  a brother: Gary Proffit, Maryville; twenty grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.

Visitation is 2-4pm Sunday, September 26, 2010 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral Services are 10:30 am Monday, September 27, 2010 at Price Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ayres’ body will be cremated immediately following this service.

Memorials may be made to the Velma Proffit Ayres Memorial Fund.