Velma "Danita"

Camp

Services for Velma "Danita" Camp of Kilgore will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at First Pentecostal Church with Brother Mike Boatman officiating. Burial will follow at Kilgore Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 11:00 am Wednesday, one hour prior to service.

Velma "Danita" Camp, 92, of Kilgore, Texas, peacefully entered her eternal home on November 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born April 10, 1934, in Louann, Arkansas, Danita was the beloved daughter of Arthur and Myrtie Alexander. Her life was a beautiful reflection of faith, perseverance, dedication, and, above all, love for her family. Through the years, she touched countless lives and leaves behind a legacy that will continue to live on through the generations who loved her.

Music was one of God's greatest gifts to Danita, and sharing that gift became one of her life's greatest callings. She began playing the piano at an early age, quickly displaying a remarkable natural talent. Growing up in Arkansas, she became known as an exceptional pianist and was frequently invited to play for church revivals and special services throughout the region.

After moving to Kilgore as a teenager with her family, Danita continued to use her musical talents in service to the Lord. She became the pianist at Kilgore First Pentecostal Church, where she faithfully served for more than 70 years. Her love for music extended far beyond the piano. She also directed trios, quartets, Christmas productions, and countless other musical programs, helping create beautiful memories and inspiring generations through worship. Her years of faithful service were not simply measured in time, but in the countless hearts she touched through the gift of music.

Danita also established deep roots in the Kilgore community, where she became known for her loyalty, dedication, and extraordinary work ethic. She began her career at John Young Ford in 1954 and remained a faithful part of the dealership until her retirement in 2016, giving more than 60 years of service. Throughout those decades, she worked under five different owners and alongside countless salespeople and coworkers, earning the respect and admiration of those who had the pleasure of knowing her. Among the many blessings that came from those years was the lifelong friendship she shared with her dear friend and coworker, Mickey Huey.

Although Danita was devoted to her work and church, her greatest love was always her family. She was a loving and devoted mother to her daughter, Denise Holland, and son-in-law, Darren Holland, of Kilgore. Her granddaughter, Heather Wimberly, and Heather's husband, Josh, were dearly loved, with Danita affectionately referring to Heather as her "one and only." Her great-grandchildren, Noah and Charlotte, brought her immeasurable happiness and joy. Danita also shared a very special and loving bond with her sister, Sherline Green, whose place in her heart remained forever cherished.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Myrtie Alexander, and her beloved sister, Sherline Green.

The family would like to extend gratitude to a special friend, Ella Mae Walker, for the devoted care, kindness, and love she gave Danita especially throughout her final years. Her compassion and support were an immeasurable blessing.

Danita will be remembered for her strong will, quick wit, steadfast faith, and love of music. While she will be deeply missed, her family finds comfort in knowing she is now in the presence of the Lord and reunited with loved ones who have gone before her. We find joy in imagining her once again making music and worshiping in her eternal home.

"Well done, thou good and faithful servant."

Matthew 25:21