Veronica Stella

Oldham

OLDHAM, Veronica Stella, of Flint, age 80, died Thursday, November 12, 2026 at her residence. Cremation has taken place. At her request, no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a family Memorial Fund, envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Veronica was born September 20, 1946 in Harbor Beach, Michigan, one of thirteen children of Bernard and Eleanor Ann (Skrzypinski) Franzel. She married Billy Joe Oldham who preceded her in death in 2002.

She loved her rat terriers, gardening, watching and feeding the birds and squirrels in her backyard, teaching and hanging out with her great grandkids, and listening to Patsy Cline and Freddy Mercury from Queen.

Surviving are 8 grandchildren including Amy (Mike Lucier) White ; and many great grandkids including Brandon, Devon, Raina, and Vayda Lucier; and 9 siblings.

She is preceded in death by her parents, 4 siblings (Agnes, Virginia, Ed, and Bill), all three of her children (Kimberly Franzel, Barb McTaggert, and Samuel Franzel), and her husband Billy Joe.