Leonard Ward Gisiner Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 9, 1930, d. August 20, 2020
FatherLeonard Ward Gisiner Sr.2,3,5 b. December 8, 1888
MotherFrances Leone Ireland2,3,5 b. August 27, 1900, d. February, 1975
     Leonard Ward Gisiner Jr. Leonard Ward Gisiner, Jr., December 9, 1930 - August 20, 2020. Leonard Ward Gisiner Jr., 89, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, August 20, 2020. He was born in Roanoke, Va. He was predeceased by his wife, Iless, and his parents, Leonard and Francis Gisiner Sr. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Len and Sandra Gisiner; daughter and son-in-law, Laureen Gisiner, and Brian Hamilton; grandchildren, Courtney (Jon) Templeton, J.T. (Becca) Gisiner, Nick (D'Anna) Hamilton; great-grandsons, Jack, Max, Lennon and Ledger; brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank (Judy) Gisiner, and Tom (Sandra) Gisiner; sister-in-law, Shelby (Edgar) Hodges; nieces and nephews, Mark Gisiner, Michelle Johnston, Kirk Gisiner, Justin Gisiner, Gil Hodges, and Ginger Hodges. Leonard was a member of Calvary UMC (Salem) for over 30 years and Lynn Haven Baptist, where he served as deacon. He also attended Campbell Memorial Presbyterian (Vinton) most recently. He worked for the family business, Gisiner Wallpaper and Painting before serving in the Navy. Leonard worked for many years with the Wiley N. Jackson Construction Companies and continued to work in the construction field during his "retirement". The family expresses thanks to The Hermitage and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for the care provided. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.5 He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.5 He was born on December 9, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,3,5 He married Laura Iless Carr, daughter of Alvis Cleophus Carr and Nannie Evelene Gearheart, on June 6, 1959 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,6,3 Leonard Ward Gisiner Jr. died on August 20, 2020 at Virginia at age 89.5

Family

Laura Iless Carr b. October 29, 1936, d. April 25, 2019
Marriage*He married Laura Iless Carr, daughter of Alvis Cleophus Carr and Nannie Evelene Gearheart, on June 6, 1959 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,6,3 
Children
  • Leonard Ward Gisiner III1,2,6,3,5
  • Laureen Ann Gisiner6,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eveline Gearhart Carr Short obituary in the Sep 25, 2005 edition.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S4718] Lotz Funeral Home Vinton Chapel, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com, From the Leonard Ward Gisiner, Jr. obituary.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laura Iless Carr Gisiner obituary in the Apr 27, 2019 edition.

Leonard Ward Gisiner Sr.1,2

M, b. December 8, 1888
     Leonard Ward Gisiner Sr. was born on December 8, 1888 at Brownsburg, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.1 He married Frances Leone Ireland circa 1929.3

Family

Frances Leone Ireland b. August 27, 1900, d. February, 1975
Marriage*Leonard Ward Gisiner Sr. married Frances Leone Ireland circa 1929.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S4718] Lotz Funeral Home Vinton Chapel, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com, From the Leonard Ward Gisiner, Jr. obituary.

Frances Leone Ireland1

F, b. August 27, 1900, d. February, 1975
     Her Social Security Number was 229-60-7857.2 Frances Leone Ireland was born on August 27, 1900 at West Virginia.3,2 She married Leonard Ward Gisiner Sr. circa 1929.3 As of circa 1929,her married name was Gisiner.3 Frances Leone Ireland died in February, 1975 at age 74.2

Family

Leonard Ward Gisiner Sr. b. December 8, 1888
Marriage*She married Leonard Ward Gisiner Sr. circa 1929.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  5. [S4718] Lotz Funeral Home Vinton Chapel, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com, From the Leonard Ward Gisiner, Jr. obituary.

David Leonard Whitlock1,2

M, b. February 22, 1887, d. December 30, 1964
     David Leonard Whitlock was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on February 22, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Mary Evelyn "Evie" Rutrough circa 1907. David Leonard Whitlock died on December 30, 1964 at age 77.1

Family

Mary Evelyn "Evie" Rutrough b. March 23, 1885, d. May 4, 1968
Marriage*He married Mary Evelyn "Evie" Rutrough circa 1907. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary Evelyn "Evie" Rutrough

F, b. March 23, 1885, d. May 4, 1968
     Mary Evelyn "Evie" Rutrough was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on March 23, 1885 at Virginia.1 She married David Leonard Whitlock circa 1907. As of circa 1907,her married name was Whitlock. Mary Evelyn "Evie" Rutrough died on May 4, 1968 at age 83.1

Family

David Leonard Whitlock b. February 22, 1887, d. December 30, 1964
Marriage*She married David Leonard Whitlock circa 1907. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Shelven Aaron "Sonny" Vest1,2,3,4

M, b. June 15, 1933, d. June 25, 2022
FatherHarvey Aaron Vest1,5,2,6,3,7,4 b. August 31, 1913, d. May 15, 2003
MotherLaura Lucille Hoback1,5,2,3,7,4 b. January 1, 1912, d. January 26, 1982
     Shelven Aaron "Sonny" Vest was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on June 15, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,2,3 He married Norma Gene Boothe, daughter of John Lane Boothe and Louisa Elzada Williams, on November 2, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,6,3,9,4 Shelven Aaron "Sonny" Vest married Beulah Irene Austin, daughter of George Moses Austin and Margie Bertie Vest, on February 12, 1993 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.1,10,3,11,4 Shelven Aaron "Sonny" Vest died on June 25, 2022 at Virginia at age 89.4 He Shelven Aaron "Sonny" Vest, 89 of Floyd, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Aaron Vest and Laura Hoback Vest; wives, Norma Gene Boothe Vest and Beulah Austin Whitlock Vest. He is survived by his daughter, Annette Vest (Mike) Battle; sons, Darryl (Robin) Vest and John (Mary) Vest; stepdaughter, Debra (Charlie) Statzer; stepsons, Daniel (Sabrina) Whitlock and David (Kathy) Whitlock; grandchildren, Eric (Amanda) Janney, Kimberly (Andrew) Nichols, Amanda (Joey) Belcher, Alexis Vest, Travis (Jessica) Boyd, Kenny Moore (Sarah Wyatt), and Brooklynn Underwood; step-grandchildren, Ethan (Jennifer) Whitlock, Waylon Whitlock (Emily Barker) and Will (SaZha) Statzer; great-grandchildren, Luke and Ava Janney, Aaron, Carleigh, and Ethan Nichols, Aubrie Grenier, Emmett Boyd, and Hayden Martin; and step-great-grandson, Elijah Whitlock. Interment will follow in the Stonewall Cemetery. on June 28, 2022.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 135, District 32-12, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Norma Gene Boothe b. July 8, 1934, d. January 4, 1990
Marriage*Shelven Aaron "Sonny" Vest married Norma Gene Boothe, daughter of John Lane Boothe and Louisa Elzada Williams, on November 2, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,6,3,9,4 
Children

Family 2

Beulah Irene Austin b. May 24, 1927, d. September 22, 2017
Marriage*Shelven Aaron "Sonny" Vest married Beulah Irene Austin, daughter of George Moses Austin and Margie Bertie Vest, on February 12, 1993 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.1,10,3,11,4 

Citations

  1. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shelven Aaron Vest obituary in the Jun 28, 2022 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harvey Aaron Vest obitutary in the May 16, 2003 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norma Gene Boothe Vest obituary in the Jan 6, 1990 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margie Vest Austin obituary in the Oct 2, 1995 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Austin Whitlock Vest obituary in the Sep 23, 2017 edition.
  12. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elzada Williams Boothe obituary in the Apr 1, 2005 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Vest-Trail marriage in the May 20, 2010 edition.

Norma Gene Boothe1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. July 8, 1934, d. January 4, 1990
FatherJohn Lane Boothe7,1,8,3,4,5 b. August 3, 1908, d. June 28, 1987
MotherLouisa Elzada Williams2,7,1,8,3,4,5 b. March 8, 1908, d. March 29, 2005
     Norma Gene Boothe was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,2,4 Her Social Security Number was 229-46-4117.5 She was born on July 8, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,8,3,4,5 She married Shelven Aaron "Sonny" Vest, son of Harvey Aaron Vest and Laura Lucille Hoback, on November 2, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,2,3,4,6 As of November 2, 1954,her married name was Vest. Norma Gene Boothe died on January 4, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.9,2,3,4 She Norma Gene Boothe Vest, age 55, passed away January 4, 1990 in a Roanoke hospital. She is survived by her husband, Shelven (Sonny) Vest of Copper Hill; daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Mike Battle of Floyd; two sons and daughter-in-law, Darryl and Robin Vest of Salem; John Vest of Copper Hill; her mother, Elzada Williams Boothe of Floyd; sister, Alice B. Conner of Floyd; two brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Judy Boothe of Check; Paul and Vernice Boothe of Colorado; grandson, Eric Janney of Floyd; two granddaughters, Kimberly Battle of Floyd and Amanda Vest of Salem; father-in-law, Harvey Vest of Copper Hill. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Stonewall Methodist-Brethren Church with the Rev. Elbert Lee Naff and the Rev. Douglas Jones officiating. Interment in Stonewall Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday night at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on January 6, 1990.2

Family

Shelven Aaron "Sonny" Vest b. June 15, 1933, d. June 25, 2022
Marriage*She married Shelven Aaron "Sonny" Vest, son of Harvey Aaron Vest and Laura Lucille Hoback, on November 2, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,2,3,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elzada Williams Boothe obituary in the Apr 1, 2005 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norma Gene Boothe Vest obituary in the Jan 6, 1990 edition.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shelven Aaron Vest obituary in the Jun 28, 2022 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alice Boothe Conner obituary in the Jul 9, 2001 edition.
  8. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  10. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Vest-Trail marriage in the May 20, 2010 edition.

William Bruffie Connor1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 12, 1893, d. July 13, 1978
FatherRobert Lee "Pa Dad" Conner8,1,9,5,10,11 b. September 10, 1869, d. January 24, 1949
MotherMary Byar Yates8,1,9,5,11 b. October 25, 1870, d. December 13, 1947
     William Bruffie Connor Bruffie changed the spelling of his last name to Connor.2,5 He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,5,6 He was born on January 12, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,5,6,12 He married Berdie Estelle Dews circa 1916.1,13,14,5 William Bruffie Connor died on July 13, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.15,5,6,7 He William Bruffie Connor, of 2515 Willowlawn St., SW. passed away Thursday morning at his home. Surviving are two sons, Rev. Bruffie Connor, Mosheim, Tn; Aubrey B. Connor, Roanoke; two brothers, C. B. Connor and R. R. Connor, Sr., both of Roanoke; one sister, Mrs. Mada Nichols, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside in Sherwood Cemetery. on July 14, 1978.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 73, District 102, Ward 5, Roanoke, Virginia9
1910Dwelling 113, District 123, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia8
1930Dwelling 272, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia13
1940Dwelling 188, District 119-8, Roanoke, Virginia16
1950Dwelling 174, District 120-27, Roanoke, Virginia17

Occupation

1910Railroad shop apprentice boiler maker8
1930Railroad conductor13
1940Steam railroad brakeman16
1950Railroad conductor17

Family

Berdie Estelle Dews b. March 12, 1899, d. September 16, 1976
Marriage*William Bruffie Connor married Berdie Estelle Dews circa 1916.1,13,14,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
  2. [S317] "Personal knowledge of Gladys M. Conner Schaffer,."
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Bruffie Connor obituary in the Jul 14, 1978 edition.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Robert Lee Conner obituary in the Jan 25, 1949 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Byar Conner obituary in the Dec 14, 1947 edition.
  12. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S1586] Greeneville Sun, The, From the Bruffie Connor obituary in the Sep 28, 1999 edition.
  15. [S602] "Personal knowledge of Jane E. Conner,."
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  20. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Berdie Dews Connor obituary in the Sep 17, 1976 edition.
  21. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jack Stone Connor obituary in the Sep 26, 1940 edition.

Millard Oliver Poff Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 22, 1911, d. March 4, 1986
FatherJohn Ira Poff2,6,7,4 b. May 5, 1875, d. November 23, 1950
MotherDelia L. Hall2,6,7,4 b. February 13, 1875, d. September 6, 1952
     Millard Oliver Poff Sr. was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,4 His Social Security Number was 225-12-9746.10 He was born on January 22, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,8,9,2,3,5 He married Ruby Gaye Vest, daughter of Andy Wade "Bud" Vest and Minnie Lottie Perdue, on July 13, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,11,12,3,4,13 Millard Oliver Poff Sr. died on March 4, 1986 at Radford, Virginia, at age 75.8,9,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 10, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 47, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 92, District 32-1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 27, District 32-14, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1930Farm laborer7
1940Farmer14
1950Farmer15

Family

Ruby Gaye Vest b. December 7, 1915, d. January 27, 1991
Marriage*Millard Oliver Poff Sr. married Ruby Gaye Vest, daughter of Andy Wade "Bud" Vest and Minnie Lottie Perdue, on July 13, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,11,12,3,4,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref #03-20.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Vest Poff obituary in the Jan 28, 1991 edition.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home Pamphlet for Andy Wade "Bud" Vest.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Andy W. Vest obituary in the Mar 18, 1984 edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geneva Gwendolene Poff Howard obituary in the May 12, 2010 edition.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Gean Poff obituary in the Dec 27, 2019 edition.
  19. [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Josephine Nichols Thomas obituary in the Mar 9, 2021 edition.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  21. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  22. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Poff-Spates wedding announcement in the Oct 10, 1993 edition.
  23. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  24. [S4514] McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, VA, online http://www.mccoyfuneralhome.com, From the Roger Lee Poff obituary.
  25. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  26. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Frances Poff Sowers obituary.