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     Delma Nolen married Carter Glass Radford.² Her Social Security Number was 229-50-6043.³ Delma Nolen was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Radford. She was born on November 25, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on November 2, 2001 at Radford, Virginia, at age 88.^2,3 She RADFORD, Delma Nolen, 89, of Christiansburg, a native of Floyd and a resident of English Meadows, passed away Friday, November 2, 2001 in the New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carter Glass Radford and a son, Paul D. Radford. Surviving are one son and his wife, Wayne and Mary Radford of Roanoke; one daughter-in-law, Wanda Radford of Chesapeake; three grandchildren, Rick and Cindy Radford and Vickie Duff of Roanoke, Amy and Walter Phillips of Floyd; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Bertha Minetree of Richmond. Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd with the Rev. Matthew Brown officiating. Interment will be in the Radford cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Wood Funeral Home.
on November 3, 2001.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-18-7937.⁶ Clyde Wilton Radford was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8 He was born on January 17, 1917 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Jan 18, 1917.^6,8,3 He married Evie Mae Coates, daughter of Charles McKinley Coates Sr. and Monia Ruth "Mona" Poff, on December 30, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 Clyde Wilton Radford died on September 29, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^6,7,2 He RADFORD, Clyde Wilton, 83, of Copper Hill, passed away Friday morning, September 29, 2000, at the home of his daughter, Jean Bland in Roanoke. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Wilma Mae (Sis) Jones, on September 19, 2000. Surviving is his wife, Evie Coates Radford of Copper Hill; two sons and their wives, Charles and Edna Radford of Copper Hill, Wilton and Gail Radford of West Virginia; one daughter and husband, Norma Jean and Larry Bland of Roanoke; one son-in-law, Raymond E. Jones of Salem; grandchildren, Stephen Radford, Carolyn Bland, Tresa Bland, Larry Jr. Bland, Clyde Bland, Raymond Jones, Jr., Anita Ann Overstreet, and Travis Radford; eight great-grandchildren; one sister and husband, Evelyn and Pat Furrow of Callaway. Funeral services will be Monday, October 2, 2000, 10 a.m., at Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Ira Tolliver officiating. Interment will be in Salem Church Cemetery (Head of the River). The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday at Wood Funeral Home. on October 1, 2000.⁷

     Norma Jean Radford was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 226-68-8775.⁶ She was born on December 7, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6 As of June 9, 1967,her married name was Bland.² She married Larry Thomas Bland Sr., son of Ivan Thomas Bland and Colleen Webster Craig, on June 9, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,1,4 Norma Jean Radford died on June 28, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.^4,6,7 She Norma Jean "Mama Jean" Bland, 62, of Roanoke went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2009 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Her father, Clyde Radford, a sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Raymond Jones and a nephew Raymond, Jr. all preceded her. Jean will be greatly missed by all and her loving family, a caring and devoted husband of 42 years, Larry Thomas; daughters, Carolyn Bland and fiance David Martin, Teresa Bland; sons, Larry Bland, Jr. and wife Melissa, Clyde Bland and wife Denise all of Roanoke; grandchildren, Neal Riddle, Samantha Bland, Bradley Smelser; mother, Evie Mae Radford of Floyd; brothers, Wilton and Charles Radford and will be deeply missed by all her special children she took care of over the years. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 29, 2009.⁴

     Wilma Mae "Sis" Radford was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,7 She was born on September 24, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 As of June 14, 1967,her married name was Jones.⁴ She married Raymond Edward Jones Sr. on June 14, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Wilma Mae "Sis" Radford died on September 19, 2000 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 55.^1,2,8 She JONES, Wilma Mae, (Sis), 55, of Salem, went to be with her Savior Tuesday, September 19, 2000. She was a faithful member of Mountain Pass Baptist Church, member of Women of the Moose #284, and was employed by Ecx Supply Company. Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband, Raymond E. Jones, Sr; and son, Raymond E. Jones, Jr. of Salem; father and mother, Clyde and Evie Radford of Copper Hill; sister and her husband, Norma Jean and Larry Bland of Roanoke; two brothers and their wives, Charles and Edna Radford of Copper Hill, Wilton and Gale Radford of West Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, September 22, 2000 at 2 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home with Rev. Ira Tolliver officiating. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, September 21, 2000. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 9 East Church Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 24011. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home. 389-5441. on September 21, 2000.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-58-2867.⁶ Raymond Edward Jones Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 2, 1944 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Wilma Mae "Sis" Radford, daughter of Clyde Wilton Radford and Evie Mae Coates, on June 14, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Raymond Edward Jones Sr. died on June 4, 2004 at Bronx, Bronx Co., New York, at age 60.^3,6 He Raymond E. Jones, Sr., 60, of Roanoke, died Friday, June 4, 2004, in Bronx, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Mae Radford Jones; his mother and father, Hazel and Tom Jones. Surviving family includes: a son, Raymond E. Jones, Jr., brothers and sisters-in-law, Tommy and Maxine Jones, Kenneth and Kathleen Jones; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Charlie Hodges, Imogene and Phil Wise, and Ann and Dale Spraker; and a host of nieces and nephews. Raymond was a Vietnam Veteran. He was an electrician by trade, and was employed by the VA Hospital for 26 years. He was a life long member of the Roanoke Moose Lodge. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the John M. Oakey and Son Chapel with the Rev. Ira Tolliver and the Rev. Wally Newcomb officiating. Internment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 9, 2004, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8, at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem Va. on June 8, 2004.³

     His Social Security Number was 228-88-0201.⁵ Raymond Edward Jones Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on January 13, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He died on December 6, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 34.^5,6,7 He Raymond Edward (Ray Ray) Jones, Jr. , 34, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2006. He is at peace with Mom and Dad, Raymond and Wilma Jones and grandparents, Tom and Hazel Jones and Clyde Radford. Surviving family include his grandmother, Evie Radford; aunts and uncles, Charles Radford and wife, Edna, Wilton Radford, Jean Bland and husband, Larry, Barbara Hodges and husband, Charlie, Ann Spraker and husband, Dale, Imogene Wise and husband, Phil, Kenneth Jones and wife, Cathy; many loving cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 11, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Salem with the Rev. Ira Tolliver officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 10, 2006.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-8314.⁴ Minnie Marie Ferris was buried at Toccoa City Cemetery, Toccoa, Stephens Co., Georgia.^2,5 Her married name was Sewell.² She married Unknown Sewell.² Minnie Marie Ferris was born on October 7, 1926 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,4 She married Samuel Henry Stump, son of John Ferdinand Stump and Rosa Belle "Rosie" King, on December 29, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 29, 1941,her married name was Stump. Minnie Marie Ferris and Samuel Henry Stump were divorced on March 3, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ Minnie Marie Ferris died on January 19, 2002 at Georgia at age 75.^2,5,4,7 She Minnie Marie Ferris Sewell, 75, of 352 E. Whitman St., died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002. A native of Copper Hill, Va., Mrs. Sewell was a daughter of the late James Ira and Harriett Yopp Ferris. A longtime resident of Toccoa, she was employed in both the furniture and restaurant industries, and was a member of Zidon Baptist Church in Sandy Cross. Burial will be in Toccoa City Cemetery. Survivors include four daughters, Shirley Moye, Pelham, and Linda Elrod, Debbie Bowen and Donna Wigley, all of Toccoa; two sons, Ronnie Sewell, Starr, S.C., and John Sewell, Toccoa; a sister, Ruby Sloane, Copperhill, Va; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be David Lawson, Shane Lawson, Timothy Lawson, Daniel Wigley, Robert Elrod and Lloyd Bowman. on January 20, 2002 at Georgia.²

     James Ira Ferris was born in May, 1881 at Virginia; His cemetery marker has a birth year of 1883.^7,6 He married Harriet Luthenia Yopp, daughter of Joseph Robert Yopp and Florentine Yopp, circa 1913.^2,8 James Ira Ferris died in 1945.⁷

     Phyllis Jewell was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.¹ She was born on August 1, 1926.^2,3 As of circa 1950,her married name was Underwood.⁴ She married Posie William "P.W." Underwood, son of James Otha Underwood and Della Mae Webb, circa 1950.¹ Phyllis Jewell died on June 23, 2018 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 91.¹ She Phyllis "Phil" Underwood died at her home in Jacksonville, FL on June 24, 2018, at the age of 91. This was exactly one week after her son, James Underwood, died. She was predeceased by her husband Posie William Underwood, her parents Herbert S. and Lena Jewell, her sister Etta Mae J. Tarpley, and her brothers Jack and Kermit Jewell. Phil is survived by her brother-in-law Carl E. Tarpley, Sr. of Salem, Virginia, and many nieces and nephews on both the Jewell and Underwood sides of the families. After graduating from Shawsville High School, she worked as a secretary for the Roanoke County Sheriff's Department before moving to Florida. She retired from the Duval County School System after 24 years of employment. She was staunch supporter and member of the Disabled American Veterans, a faithful and dutiful member of the Glynlea Grace United Methodist Church for many years, and an avid fan of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Phil lived in Jacksonville for most of her life, but according to her, Otey, Virginia, would always be her home and Jewell would always be her name! Many thanks to all her neighbors who have been so kind to her all these years, and to her caregiver, Uvronka "Niecy" Smith for her devoted care. We will miss Phil's weekly calls! A graveside service for Phil and her son James will be held at 10:30am Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Greenlawn Cemetery, 4300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207. on July 8, 2018.¹

     William Wall Jennings was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Willie D. Sowers.^2,3 William Wall Jennings was born in 1882 at Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration Card has a birth date of Aug 15, 1881.^2,4 He died in 1956.²

     Willie D. Sowers married William Wall Jennings.^2,3 Willie D. Sowers was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She CHRISTIANSBURG - Mrs. Willie D. Jennings, age 97, died Thursday, March 28, 1985, in Meadowbrook Nursing Home, Shawsville. She was the widow of William Wall Jennings and was also preceded in death by two sons, Frank P. Jennings and Estelle C. Jennings. Surviving are four sons, Edd Jennings, Charles Jennings, both of Christiansburg; Allen Jennings, Roanoke; Everette Jennings, Shawsville; three daughters, Mrs. W. F. (Mary) Johnson, Mrs. J. E. (Arlene) Edwards, Mrs. C. A. (Myrtle) Stump, all of Roanoke; four sisters, Mrs. Daisy Tabor, Mrs. Nellie Huff, both of Christiansburg; Mrs. Evie Shelor, Mrs. Ruth Reed, both of Roanoke; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Huffville Church with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.³ Her married name was Jennings. She was born in 1887 at Virginia.² She died on March 28, 1985 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³

     His Social Security Number was 579-38-7421.⁶ James Asie Yearout was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,3 He was born on April 21, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 He married Anna Belle Poff, daughter of Samuel Henry "Sam" Poff and Pearly Gaye Board, on June 8, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,7 James Asie Yearout died on March 31, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^2,4,3,6 He YEAROUT, James A., 71, of Roanoke and formerly of Floyd passed away Friday, March 31, 1995 in a Roanoke hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Dora Naff Yearout. He is survived by his wife, Annabelle Poff Yearout; four sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Sue Yearout, of Moneta, Kenneth and Kathy Yearout, of Roanoke, Richard and Sarah Yearout, of Hardy, and Ronald and Brenda Yearout, of Vinton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Walter Short, of Catawba, and Carolyn and Roger Jr. Horsley, of Vancouver, W. Va; two sisters, Elsie Spangler, of Floyd, and Celesta Yearout, of Floyd; two brothers, A.T. Yearout, of Roanoke, and Clarence Yearout, of Floyd; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday, April 3, 1995 at 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Gardner and Rev. Preston Naff officiating. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon on Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. on April 2, 1995.⁴

     Marie Christine Bush was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^7,4 Her Social Security Number was 226-14-2379.⁸ She was born on August 19, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,3,4,5,6 As of December 24, 1940,her married name was Conner.³ She married Alvin Otey Conner, son of William Alvin Fletcher Conner and Ida Letha Stanley, on December 24, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Marie Christine Bush died on January 4, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 56.^7,8,4

     His Social Security Number was 227-42-3164.² Bobby Lavern Conner was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,10 He was born on November 23, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,10 He married Rebecca Anne "Becky" Huddleston on December 26, 1955 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^1,11 Bobby Lavern Conner died on August 3, 1990 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 54.^4,10 He Bobby L. Conner, age 54, of Vinton, died Friday in Baltimore, Md. He was owner and operator of Jiffy Muffler Shop, Inc. He was formerly employed by Colonial American National Bank with 24 years service. He was a member of Vinton Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Becky Conner; sons and daughters-in-law, Reggie L. and Ellen Conner, Vinton; Anthony W. and Lisa Conner, Vinton; Brian W. and Lisa Conner, Vinton; daughter, Valerie Ann Conner, Vinton; three brothers, Alvin O. Conner, Roanoke; William Conner Jr., Raleigh, N.C; Galen W. Conner, Vinton; three sisters, Pauline Main, Ann Thacker, and Tennie Funk, all of Roanoke; six grandchildren. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. on August 5, 1990.⁴

     Hugh Johnson Main Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 He was born on February 5, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He married Pauline Doris Conner, daughter of William Alvin Fletcher Conner and Ida Letha Stanley, on November 14, 1942 at Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia.^7,1,8,6 Hugh Johnson Main Jr. died on June 6, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^6,4 He MAIN, Hugh J. Jr., 78, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 6, 1999. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired from N&W Railroad as a blacksmith in the East End Shops. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Conner Main; son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Linda Main; two beloved granddaughters, Sarah and Brittany Main. Also surviving are one brother and sister-in-law, John and Lois Main in Dalton, Ga; a sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Hatcher Cole of Richmond, Va; another sister and brother-in-law, Ramel and Ray Stein in Hartfield, Va. Also a sister-in-law and her husband, Tennie and Guy Funk; a sister-in-law and her husband, Annie and Charles Thacker; a brother-in-law and his wife, Galen and Laura Conner; a sister-in-law Becky Conner, all of Roanoke. Another brother-in-law and his wife, Billy and Regina Conner of Raleigh, N.C. Numerous nieces nephews and their children, as well as many dear friends and neighbors. Military graveside service at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 8, 1999.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 227-28-8180.⁹ Charles Bentley Thacker was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,10 He was born on December 20, 1925 at Richlands, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^9,4,5,6,7,11 He married Anne Jane "Annie" Conner, daughter of William Alvin Fletcher Conner and Ida Letha Stanley, on October 3, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{1,2,12,13,3,4,14} Charles Bentley Thacker died on September 1, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^9,3,8,11 He THACKER, Charles B., 73, of Roanoke, departed this life on Wednesday, September 1, 1999 at his home, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Thacker served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and was a member of Cave Spring Baptist Church. He was a member of Cave Spring Masonic Lodge #230, a member of the Roanoke Scottish Rite Bodies and was a member of Kazim Temple and the Klown Unit. Charles was a Virginia High School League Football official for 18 years and served as local chairman of U.P.U. Local #629 and retired from Norfolk & Western Railway as a Yard Conductor, with 41 years service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Hazel McGee Thacker and is survived by his wife of 54 years, Anne Conner Thacker; his sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Vicki Thacker, Roanoke, Doug and Jill Thacker, Orlando, Fla; his daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Frank Peck, Roanoke; his grandchildren, Wensday Tumulak and husband, Michael, Jeff Ursoy, Alexa Thacker, Jillian, Budd, and Charles "C.J." Thacker; his brothers, Robert E. Thacker and wife, Peggy of El Paso, Texas, James T. Thacker and wife, Catherine of St. Paul, Va. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, with a Masonic graveside service, conducted by Cave Spring Lodge. on September 2, 1999.³

     Guy Vincen Funk was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 224-24-3466.⁸ He was born on December 25, 1926 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,8,4,5,6 He married Hasseltine Vernelle "Tina" "Tennie" Conner, daughter of William Alvin Fletcher Conner and Ida Letha Stanley, on June 12, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{1,2,10,3,11,12,4} Guy Vincen Funk died on December 4, 2003 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^2,8,7 He Guy V. Funk, 76, of Roanoke County, went to be with his Lord on Thursday morning, December 4, 2003, at his home. Guy served in the United States Navy during World War II and then served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a longtime member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church serving as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher, was a member of Vinton Masonic Lodge #204, Roanoke Scottish Rite Bodies, and retired from APCO (now AEP) as a Garage Supervisor with 38 years service. Guy was preceded in death by his parents, Archie H. and Uldine Jeter Funk; two sisters, Mary Crowder and Azile Smith. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Hasseltine (Tennie) Conner Funk; his children, Debbie and Rickey McDaniel of Boones Mill, Bruce and Donna Funk of Hardy, Jennifer and Billy Gayle of Roanoke County; his grandchildren, Travis McDaniel of Taylors, S.C., Whitney Cummins and husband, Tom of Germantown, Md., Lindsay McDaniel of Boones Mill, Matthew Funk and wife, Amy of Scotch Plains, N.J., Caleb Taylor and wife, Julie, Melody Belcher and husband, Jeff, all of Roanoke; two great-granddaughters, Michayla Belcher and Stella Mae Taylor; one step-granddaughter, Kaitlin Colls; one step-great-grandson, Trevor Belcher; his sisters, Josephine Sapp of Roanoke, Rae Haga and husband, Allan of Glen Allen, Va; brothers-in-law, Shirley Crowder and Herman Smith; numerous nieces and nephews. Interment in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton with a graveside Masonic service and military honors. on December 5, 2003.² He FUNK, Guy V. - On December 4, 2003, our loving husband, father and Paw Paw lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. After fighting different cancers since 1992, His Lord thought he had suffered enough and carried him to his Heavenly Home. His family would like to thank Drs. Temeles, Nottingham and Carilion Hospice, especially Debbie, Allen, Charlie, Myrna and Martha, for their loving care and support. Also Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church for all their prayers and other acts of kindness and Rev. Bruce and Georgianna Griffith for the beautiful service. And especially Gerald Sink from Oakey's seeing that Guy's request was met. The Guy V. Funk Family on December 14, 2003.¹³

     Regina Helen Boggess was buried at Trinity Baptist Church Columbarium, 4815 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.² She was born on February 16, 1934; Her obituary has a birth year of 1933.^3,2 As of July 12, 1950,her married name was Conner.¹ She married William Alvin Fletcher "Bill" Conner Jr., son of William Alvin Fletcher Conner and Ida Letha Stanley, on July 12, 1950 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^4,1,3,2,5 Regina Helen Boggess died on August 24, 2015 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 81.^3,2 She Regina Boggess Conner, Febuary 16, 1933 - August 24, 2015. Raleigh - Regina Boggess Conner, beloved mother, aunt and GiGi to her adoring grandchildren and friends, slipped away in her sleep to be with her Lord on August 24th, 2015. To know Regina was to bask in the glow and warmth of her sunny disposition. Elegant in every way, Regina had a distinctive style – it was always a treat to see her and to be with her. A strong woman, she was an example to us all; embracing life’s blessings with gratefulness and facing the challenges with grace. Regina taught us to always put our best foot forward, preferably in a snazzy shoe! She was a fabulous listener, and her charming laughter was your reward for a story well told. A deeply compassionate person, she was as wise as she was kind. Being on the receiving end of her gaze with her knowing baby-blues was such good luck because you just knew she was on your side. Born in Vinton, Virginia to the late Talmadge and Grace Boggess, Regina married her high school sweetheart William (Bill) A.F. Conner in 1950. Happily married for 56 years, they raised three daughters together in Raleigh, NC. Bill predeceased Regina in 2007. Devoted to her family, Regina also found time to support her church family and community. Regina leaves behind her biggest fan base, her daughters Andrea (Tony) Page, Melanie (Dan) Conner-Campbell and Kimberly Dee, “K-Dee” (Chris) Leith. GiGi will be remembered with love and devotion by her grandchildren Amanda Conner Wicker (Eric), Caitlin Grace Leith, Christopher Conner Leith, and great-granddaughter Catherine Carmody Wicker, all of whom were the center of her universe. Regina is also survived by her dear and loyal friend, Gwen Bush. Even though we will miss her, she has given us years of unconditional love, laughter and guidance, as well as the con?dence to help us navigate this astounding loss in our lives. We will hold close in our hearts the sound of Regina’s voice, the sound of her laughter, and her keen and often witty insights on dealing with life’s vicissitudes. on August 30, 2015.³