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     Ruth Ellen Ingram was buried at Yates Family Cemetery, near Stonewall Church, one-half mile off 4366 Rt. 221 N., Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on April 4, 1858 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married John David Yeatts, son of John Yeardley Yates and Elizabeth Feline Lipford, on April 12, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of April 12, 1877,her married name was Yeatts. Ruth Ellen Ingram died on December 31, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.^3,2

     Norma Jean Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on March 2, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,6,5 She married Charles Robert "Charley" Smith, son of Robert Washington "Bob" Smith and Cassie Lue Blankenship, on September 2, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,7 As of September 2, 1950,her married name was Smith. Norma Jean Wilson died on June 3, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^4,5 She Norma Wilson Smith, 86, of Copper Hill, Va., passed away peacefully at South Roanoke Nursing Home on Saturday, June 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Robert Smith; her parents, B.C. and Fannie Wilson; and her brother, A.D. Wilson. Norma is survived by three children, Bruce (Paula) Smith, Karen Petroski and Robin (Scott) Wallace; and grandchildren, Robert Bain Smith, Katie Smith, Andrew Wallace and Rachel Wallace. Also remaining to cherish her memory is her brother, Harmon (Martha) Wilson; and her sister, Margaret Ferris. Included in those whose lives were touched by Norma are her brothers-in-law, R.B. Smith, Herbert (Alice) Smith and Ray (Diann) Smith; sisters-in-law, Myrtle Curran and Ocie Smith; as well as many nieces and nephews. Norma was born on March 2, 1931, in Floyd County, Va., the first of four children born to B.C. and Fannie Wilson. She grew up on a farm in Floyd County and had a strong work ethic, a compassionate heart and an independent character. Norma was a one-of-a-kind cook who delighted in preparing meals for both family and church gatherings. Her talents, however, were not limited to the kitchen -- as she was an avid gardener who could often be found outside tending to, and arranging, her flowers. For many years, Norma was a nursing assistant at Skyline Manor Nursing Home and had a deep compassion for the residents, for whom she would often prepare her renowned homemade bread. Norma was a member of Thompson Grove Primitive Baptist Church in Roanoke County. She loved her church very dearly and looked forward to church meetings, loving the fellowship that she had with them. The family would like to recognize the dedicated care that she received from the staff at South Roanoke Nursing Home. The care that these wonderful, compassionate people gave to her in her final days was a huge comfort to Norma and her family. The family also wishes to recognize Dr. Vishal Patel of Carilion Clinic for the superb care that he gave to Norma, and for the kindness and empathy that he showed to her and her family. Burial will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on June 4, 2017.⁴

     Charles Robert "Charley" Smith was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^14,7 He Charles Robert Smith, 98, of Copper Hill passed away peacefully at the Salem VA Medical Center on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 – his 65th wedding anniversary. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Washington and Lou Cassie Smith and three brothers, Sherman, Wilbert and Sam Smith. Robert is survived by his wife of 65 years, Norma Wilson Smith and three children Bruce (Paula) Smith, Karen Petroski and Robin (Scott) Wallace. Grandchildren Robert Bain Smith, Katie Smith, Andrew Wallace, Rachel Wallace, Jennifer (Jon) Siff, Diana (Paul) Pemberton, great-grandchildren Rowan and Powell Siff and Nora Pemberton. Also remaining to cherish his memory are bothers Herbert (Alice) Smith, R B (Helen Sue) Smith, Ray (Diann) Smith, two sisters Myrtle Curran and Ocie Smith. Brother-in-Law Harmon (Martha) Wilson and sister-in-law Margaret Ferris and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Robert was born March 30, 1917 in the Huffville section of Montgomery County, the third of nine children born to Robert “Bob” and Cassie Smith. He grew up on a farm in Floyd County during the depression where he developed a strong work ethic and sense of frugality and responsibility that remained with him throughout his life. He loving working with animals and fondly spoke of plowing with horses and oxen when a boy. During his young adult life he helped build the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Copper Hill section of Floyd County. When his country called in January of 1942 Robert entered the US Army and completed basic training and cavalry school at Fort Riley Kansas and desert warfare training at Camp Coxcomb in the California desert. He arrived in Scotland in March of 1944 and entered the European Theater of Operations after landing on Utah beach in July 1944 as a member of the 17th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron with George Patton’s Third Army. He served in four major campaigns in Europe: Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. After the war Robert came back to Floyd County and soon went to work for the Norfolk and Western Railroad where he worked until his retirement 34 years later. Robert was a member and Deacon of Thompson’s Grove Primitive Baptist Church in Roanoke County. He loved his church very dearly and always looked forward to church meetings. He would always make an effort to greet each person individually and he loved the fellowship that he had with them. The family would like to recognize the wonderful care and especially the kind compassion that he received from Dr. Don Brady of Carilion Clinic. The family would also like to recognize the exceptional care and compassion that Robert received from the medical staff in the Palliative Care Unit of the Salem VA Medical Center. The loving care that these wonderful, compassionate people gave to him in his final days was a huge comfort to him and his family as Robert ended his journey in this life. Burial will follow in Restvale Cemetery with full military honors by Floyd VFW Post 7854 and American Legion No. 127.⁷ He was born on March 30, 1917 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6,14,7 He married Norma Jean Wilson, daughter of Berthe Commodore Wilson and Fannie A. Craighead, on September 2, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,14,7 Charles Robert "Charley" Smith died on September 2, 2015 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 98.^14,7

     James Glen Ferguson was buried at Cannon Branch Cemetery, Goodwin Road, Manassas, Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 225-05-3947.⁵ He was born on October 17, 1899 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3,4 He married Bertha Gay Conner, daughter of James Burdict "J. B." "Berty" Conner and Sarah Armenia "Minnie" Poff, on August 5, 1963 at Catlett, Fauquier Co., Virginia.^6,1,7 James Glen Ferguson died on October 7, 1993 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 93.^1,5,3

     Grace Virginia Settles was born on January 17, 1927 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ She married Kyle Joseph Wilson, son of Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson and Nora Frances Walton, on November 13, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of November 13, 1943,her married name was Wilson. Grace Virginia Settles died on September 19, 2007 at age 80.² She Grace Settles Wilson, 80, of Copper Hill, went to be with her loving husband, Kyle, on Wednesday, September 19, 2007. She was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary Settles; her foster family, Troy, Annie and Bill Conner; her husband, Kyle Joseph Wilson; her son, Joseph Wilson; great-grandson, Enoch Gray Hubbard; brothers, Charles Jr., Jim, Noah, and Clarence Settles; and sisters, Frances Riley and Helen Sheffield. Grace is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Troy (Eugene) and Susan Wilson of Copper Hill, Roger Wilson of Copper Hill, Donald and Sandy Wilson of Bent Mountain, and Sharon Wilson of Roanoke; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Florence Settles of Goodview, Johnnie and Edna Settles of California, Evie Wilson of Check, and Frances Conner of Copper Hill. She also has ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the kind staffs at Skyline Manor Nursing Home and NRV Medical Center for their loving care and support. Funeral services will be held at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2007. The family will receive friends, on Friday, September 21, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on September 21, 2007.²

     Troy Eugene Wilson was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on October 10, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Martha Susan Sink, daughter of Barbara Ann Sink, on October 4, 1969 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,3,9 Troy Eugene Wilson died on October 19, 2013 at Virginia at age 69.⁵ He Troy Eugene Wilson, 69, of Copper Hill, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013. Troy is a 1964 graduate of Floyd County High School. In the past years Troy Eugene was employed by John W. Hancock, Gardner- Denver, Carolina Steel and O'Neil Steel. He is preceded in death by his parents, Kyle and Grace Wilson; brother, Joseph Wilson; grandson, Enoch Gray Hubbard. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife of 44 years, Susan Wilson; son, Christopher Wilson; daughter, Annette Hubbard and husband, Leon; four grandchildren, Jamie, Kyle, Caleb and Bethany; two great-grandchildren, Rye and Costa Adkins; brothers, Donald and wife, Sandy, Roger Wilson; brother-in-law, Justin and wife, Debbie; sisters-in- law, Sharon Wilson and Alice Hamblin; and nieces and nephews, Brian, Kevin, Troy, Wesley, Rachel, Amy, Melissa, Joey, Jeffrey, Travis, Danessa and families. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 25, 2013, at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, with the Reverend Marty Moyer and Leon Hubbard officiating. Interment will follow at Copper Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, October 24, 2013, at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Mt. Regis Center, 405 Kimball Avenue, Salem, VA 24153. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com. Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va., 540-745-2007. on October 23, 2013.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 228-86-0092.¹⁰ Joseph Baxter Wilson was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 10, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,3,4,5 He married Sharon Elaine Woolwine, daughter of William Columbus "Bill" Woolwine and Agnes Virginia Perdue, on June 14, 1980 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Joseph Baxter Wilson died on September 2, 2007 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 52.^2,10,6 He Joseph Baxter Wilson, 52, of Copper Hill, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2007. He was a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Elaine Wilson of Roanoke; his mother, Grace Settle Wilson of Copper Hill; three daughters, Rachel Wilson of Charlotte, N.C., Amy Wilson and fiancee, Don Dwier of Roanoke and Melissa Wilson of Charlotte, N.C; one son, Joseph and Brittany Wilson of Concord, N.C; a special friend of the family, Brandy Conner of Bent Mountain; three brothers, Eugene and Susan Wilson of Copper Hill, Roger Wilson of Copper Hill and Don and Sandy Wilson of Bent Mountain; several nieces and nephews and many good friends. Interment will be at Restvale Cemetery. on September 4, 2007.²

     Linda Fay Wilson was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 2, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,4,5 As of July 25, 1964,her married name was Craighead.⁵ She married Arville Jackson "Jack" Craighead, son of Isaac Eldridge Craighead and Susie Ethel Wilson, on July 25, 1964 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3,2,5 Linda Fay Wilson died on December 14, 2006 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.^3,6,8 She Linda Wilson Craighead, 63, of Copper Hill, a beloved mother, "meme," cousin, and friend, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2006. Mrs. Craighead was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, and worked for The Roanoke Chapter 13 Trustee for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Craighead and her parents, Red and Bessie Wilson. Surviving are two sons and daughter-in-law, Robert Craighead, Mooresville, N.C; and Richard and Annette Craighead, Roanoke; two grandsons, Isaac Craighead and Avery Craighead, Roanoke; one granddaughter, Anna Craighead, Roanoke; a special cousin, (sister by love), Betty Sink, Roanoke; three sisters-in-law, Ina Lee, Salem; Reba Cooper and Sadie Peters, both of Fort Pierce, Fla. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, December 18, 2006 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Reverend Maurice Wright and the Reverend Dale Bowman officiating. Interment will follow in the Copper Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on December 16, 2006.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-12-2245.⁶ Charles Edward "Charlie" Wilson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 He was born on April 21, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,7 He married Evie M. Board, daughter of Alvin Trigg Board and Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff, on March 3, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,8,9 Charles Edward "Charlie" Wilson died on October 28, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.^6,1,7 He WILSON, Charles Edward, 87, of Check, passed away Monday, October 28, 2002 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. Mr. Wilson was a retired barber. He was preceded in death by a son, Melvin Edward Wilson. Survivors include his wife, Evie Board Wilson of Check; son and daughter-in-law, Charles L. and Carolyn Wilson of Check; grandsons, Charles L. Wilson, Jr. of Floyd and James Edward Wilson and wife Karen of Check; brother and sister-in-law, Enzo and Beulah Wilson of Roanoke; sister, Emma Peters of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Grace Wilson of Copper Hill. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Rev. Richard W. Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home. on October 29, 2002.¹

     Evie M. Board was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on October 29, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 She married Charles Edward "Charlie" Wilson, son of Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson and Nora Frances Walton, on March 3, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of March 3, 1940,her married name was Wilson. Evie M. Board died on February 9, 2016 at Virginia at age 94.⁴ She Evie Board Wilson, 94, of Check, departed this life Tuesday, February 9, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin Trig and Claudia Poff Board; husband, Charles E. "Charlie" Wilson; son, Melvin E. Wilson; sisters, Attaway Conner and Vennie Peters; brother, John Henry Board. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles Linwood and Carolyn M. Wilson; grandchildren, Charles L. Wilson Jr., and James E. Wilson and his wife, Karen. Funeral will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Maberry Funeral Home with Pastor Hebron Quesenberry officiating with a private burial at Wilson Cemetery at a later date. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2016, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel. Special thanks to all the staff at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, 775 Red Oak Grove Road, Floyd, VA 24091. on February 11, 2016.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-2467.⁶ Emma Frances Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on April 21, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,6,1 She married Hampton Charles Peters, son of George Jackson Peters and Allie Lucy Janney, on January 25, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,8 As of January 25, 1956,her married name was Peters. Emma Frances Wilson died on August 15, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.^2,6 She Emma Wilson Peters, age 89, of Roanoke, died Sunday, August 15, 2004 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. Emma was born in Floyd County on April 21, 1915. She was a daughter of the late Joseph C. and Nora Walton Wilson. She married Hampton Peters in June of 1956; he preceded her in death in 1962. Mrs. Peters worked for 22 years as a packer for the Yale-Towne Lock Company of Salem. She loved life, her family, especially the family reunions and the Christmas holidays. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by six brothers, Will, Commodore, Artis, Kyle, Charlie, and Enzo Wilson; and two sisters, Dorothy Carr and Martha Frye. Emma is survived by two sisters-in-law, Graces Wilson of Copper Hill and Evie Wilson of Check, Va; also, a large number of nieces, nephews, greatnieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews and special friends, Charles and Betty Jean. A service celebrating Emma's life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel officiated by Rev. Juan Barr. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery in Floyd County. Her nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel, 1001 Franklin Road, S.W. on August 17, 2004.²

     Enzo Vadon Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,9,10 His Social Security Number was 230-12-7822.¹¹ He was born on June 27, 1923 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1922.^{8,12,9,10,13,3,14,11} He married Beulah Christine Agee, daughter of George Lee Agee and Abbie Mary Thompson, on January 11, 1947 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,15,16,2 Enzo Vadon Wilson died on February 7, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^{7,1,9,10,13,11} He Enzo V. Wilson, 80, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2004. He was a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Agee Wilson, six brothers and two sisters. He is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Joy and Bobby Radford of Roanoke, Barbara and Thomas Hinkley of Christiansburg, Debbie Bell and Carl Waybright, both of Richmond; six grandchildren, David and Rebecca Radford, Tim and Lisa Ratliff, Michael Hinkley, Robert and Teresa Radford, Jennifer Hinkley, Todd Bell; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Emma Peters of Roanoke; two sisters-in-law, Grace Wilson and Evie Wilson, both of Copper Hill. Interment at Restvale Cemetery. on February 9, 2004.⁷

     Beulah Christine Agee was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8,9 Her Social Security Number was 229-32-2253.¹⁰ She was born on March 16, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,8,1,2,6,9 She married Enzo Vadon Wilson, son of Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson and Nora Frances Walton, on January 11, 1947 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,7,3,1 As of January 11, 1947,her married name was Wilson.¹ Beulah Christine Agee died on June 5, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^3,10,12,9 She WILSON, Beulah Agee, 76, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2003. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Abbie Agee; and a sister, Verna Hartman. She is survived by her husband, Enzo Wilson; three daughters, Joy and Bobby Radford of Roanoke, Barbara and Thomas Hinkley of Christiansburg, Debbie Bell and Carl Waybright, both of Richmond; six grandchildren, David and Rebecca Radford, Tim and Lisa Ratliff, Michael Hinkley, Robert and Teresa Radford, Jennifer Hinkley, Todd Bell; eight great-grandchildren, Brandon Radford, Laura Wilson, Justin Radford, Amber Ratliff, Jessica Radford, Michael Hinkley, Jr., Megan Ratliff, Robert Cecil Radford; five sisters, Doris and Alvin Conner, Roanoke, Vannie Sue and Edgar Hale, of Copper Hill, Gloria and Jess Bolen, Roanoke, Lucille Sink, Roanoke, Mary Deweese of Roanoke; one brother, Ken and Ann Agee of Florida; numerous nieces and nephews; and sisters-in-law, Gracie Wilson of Floyd, Evie Wilson of Floyd, Emma Peters of Roanoke. Interment will be in the Restvale Cemetery. on June 7, 2003.³

     Sheldon Maxwell Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2,3 He was born on November 2, 1914 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,3,9 He married Pauline Muncy, daughter of Sidney Muncy and Delia B. "Dellie" Lawrence, on December 23, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,9 Sheldon Maxwell Poff and Pauline Muncy were divorced on December 4, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ Sheldon Maxwell Poff died on November 17, 1976 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 62.^1,2,3 He COPPER HILL -- Sheldon Maxwell Poff, age 62, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1976. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Dianne Hedrick, Salem; his mother, Mrs. Alice Poff, Copper Hill; one brother, Sherman Poff, Salem; one sister, Mrs. Evangeline Leverett, Arden, N.C. Funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 1976, at the Copper Hill United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Frank Wimmer and the Rev. Eugene Sowder officiating. Burial was held in Restvale Cemetery. on November 25, 1976.²

     Evangeline Poff was buried at Shepherd Memorial Park, Naples, Henderson Co., North Carolina.^4,7 Her Social Security Number was 229-24-2517.⁹ She was born on January 2, 1918 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,9,8 As of February 26, 1946,her married name was Liverett.⁸ She married Reid Souther Liverett on February 26, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7,8 Evangeline Poff died on February 18, 2007 at Arden, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 89.^4,9 She Arden – Evangeline Poff Liverett, 89, died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007 at Universal Health Care. A native of Floyd Co. Va., and a longtime resident of Long Shoals Road, she was the daughter of the late Morgan and Alice Wilson Poff. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Reid Souther Liverett, who died in 1983 and was a member of Avery's Creek United Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Linda L. Orr of Vero Beach, Fla; three granddaughters, Kimberly Orr Moody of Asheville, Kristin Orr of Bryson City and Whitney Orr of Asheville; three great-grandchildren, Eddie Orr, Tucker and Lorel Moody. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park in Naples. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Avery's Creek United Methodist Church,16 Fullam Drive, Arden, NC 28704. The memorial register is available at Obituaries at www.grocefuneralhome.com.
on February 20, 2007.⁴