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     Her married name was Kuryllo.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 180-18-3413.⁴ Her married name was Fehr.⁴ Her married name was Nyce.⁴ Sarah Elizabeth Keaton married Unknown Fehr.⁴ Sarah Elizabeth Keaton married Unknown Nyce.⁴ Sarah Elizabeth Keaton married Unknown Kuryllo.⁴ Sarah Elizabeth Keaton was born on May 26, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 She died on June 2, 1989 at age 71.⁴

     Emily Lynn Vass was buried at Webb-Skyview Cemetery, Fancy Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia.³ She Emily Lynn Vass Collins, Aug 13, 1952 - Dec 14, 2020. Emily Lynn Vass Collins, born on August 13, 1952, gained her angel wings on Monday, December 14, 2020, at her home in Hillsville, Virginia. Welcoming Emily to her heavenly home were her beloved parents, Emmett and Dina Vass, who preceded her in death. Left to carry on her legacy of love, faith, and strength is a family who cherished her. Surviving is her husband of fifty-one years, John Collins, of Hillsville. After meeting Emily at a VFW dance, John promptly declared to his friends about the beautiful green-eyed girl in the blue dress, “I’m going to marry her one day.” Anyone close to Emily knew how much her family and friends meant to her. She is survived by daughters Tracy (Matt) Koski of Marysville, Ohio, and Susan (Darin) Byrd of Galax, Virginia. Emily’s girls loved her beyond measure. Emily was also the proud grandmother of four grandchildren: Brittany Byrd of Manassas, Virginia; Dylan Koski of Marysville, Ohio; and twins Noah and Nathan Koski of Marysville, Ohio, who proudly call themselves “Nans’ boys.” Her grandchildren absolutely adored their “Nans” and will treasure all the special memories, traditions, and adventures they shared with her. A registered nurse at the Southwestern Virginia Training Center for thirty-seven years, Emily was devoted to the residents and her work family. Full of compassion, she always saw the best in others. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Emily to the charity of the donor’s choice or to Special Olympics, as Emily dedicated her entire career to working with individuals with special needs. Smart, funny, and with a bright smile for everyone, Emily was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. Led by her strong faith and never asking “Why me?”, Emily fought cancer with the same grace and courage that she had shown throughout her life, never complaining and always trying to be strong for those around her. A graveside service with burial following will be held at Webb-Skyview Cemetery.³ She was born on August 13, 1952 at Radford, Virginia.^1,3,2,4 As of September 6, 1969,her married name was Collins.⁴ She married John Waitman Collins on September 6, 1969 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,3,4 Emily Lynn Vass died on December 14, 2020 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 68.³

     Steven Randall Roberson was born on November 1, 1964 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Julia Kathleen Hairfield on December 26, 2001 at Watauga Co., North Carolina.⁸ Steven Randall Roberson and Julia Kathleen Hairfield were divorced on July 29, 2004 at Martinsville, Virginia.⁴ Steven Randall Roberson died on November 20, 2019 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 55.² He Stephen Randall "Steve" Roberson, 55, of Martinsville, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019. He was born November 1, 1964 to Lynwood Doyle Roberson and Zora Goode Roberson of Martinsville. His parents preceded him in death. Steve graduated from Martinsville High School in 1983. He worked as a Hearing Care Provider for many years at Miracle Ear. He was a sports enthusiast and an avid North Carolina fan. He is survived by an older brother, Mark L. Roberson and nieces, Molly and Lindsay Roberson. on November 29, 2019.²

     Charles Allen LaPrade was born on August 19, 1946 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Mary Delle Simmons on June 9, 1968 at Rowan Co., North Carolina.^3,5 Charles Allen LaPrade and Mary Delle Simmons were divorced on March 14, 1973 at Cabarrus Co., North Carolina.⁶ Charles Allen LaPrade died on February 8, 2016 at South Carolina at age 69.² He HANAHAN - Mr. Charles Allen LaPrade, 69, of Hanahan, SC, entered into eternal rest on February 8, 2016. He graduated from Florida State University in 1969 with a Bachelor's in Business Administration. Following school he entered into the Army and went to the officer's training school, where he was a commissioned officer and was honorably discharged as First Lieutenant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall J. LaPrade and Lorena B. LaPrade. He is survived by his brother, Michael (Donna) LaPrade, and nephews, Joseph and Steven LaPrade, all of Atlanta, GA. on February 9, 2016.²