Novella “Vell” (Ashley) Wilden, age 77 of Belvidere, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A native of Franklin County, she was born on August 15, 1943 to the late Green H. and Lue Virdia (Steele) Ashley. Before her retirement, she had worked as a dietary cook for over thirty-seven years. In her leisure time, Vell enjoyed growing flowers, working in her garden, water aerobics, shopping, and travel. She also was an avid reader and enjoyed arts and crafts projects. But most of all, she cherished the time spent with her beloved family. Vell was a devoted member of First United Church UCC in Belvidere, where she had attended for over thirty-two years. She is survived by her loving husband of over thirty-seven years, Thomas Wilden of Belvidere; children, John (Lucretia) Parker of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, Tom (Kenya) Parker of Clinton, Illinois, Melissa Jayne (Darrell) Payne of Westchester, Ohio, and KaLynn (Travis) Miner of Farmland, Indiana; grandchildren, Christopher Sandman, Jarrad Sandman, Chelsey Shisler, Shannon Payne, Allison Payne, Charlotte Payne, Warren Payne, Olivia Miner, and Benjamin Miner; great-grandson, Ronin Shisler; and sister, Shelia Ashley of Keith Springs. A Memorial Service is planned for spring. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222
