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     Vergie Mae Reed was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 114-20-0964.⁵ She was born on November 23, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 As of June 26, 1940,her married name was Weeks.⁶ She married James Clinton Weeks, son of George William Weeks and Mary Jane "Jannie" Gathercole, on June 26, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Vergie Mae Reed died on August 15, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^2,4,5,7 She Vergie Mae Reed Weeks, 90, formerly of Floyd, was born on November 23, 1920, and passed away on Monday, August 15, 2011, at Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem, Va. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Michael and Manda Ellen Reed; her husband, James Clinton Reed (typo - should be Weeks), whom she married on June 26, 1940; and her brother, Jesse Arthur Reed. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael Allen and Janet Shaver Weeks, of Danville, Va; grandson and wife, Matthew Braden and Karen Davis Weeks, of Sunnyside, N.Y; and special friends, Linda Gatson and Diane Anderson. Vergie had a deep desire to pursue education and obtain a college education, a goal not easily achieved by many women of her generation. After she graduated from Floyd High School in 1938, she moved away from home to attend Bluefield Business College with the eventual goal of becoming a successful businesswoman. Love found a way to change that goal, however, as she married James in 1940. Together, they traveled to New York, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Alabama while James worked for the Carrier Corporation building defense facilities before and during World War II. In Alabama, Vergie found the time to complete her business studies. After James was drafted into the Navy, she joined him in California where she worked at Sears in Long Beach and later Capwell's Department Store in Oakland. After the war, the couple returned to Floyd where they built a home on property gifted to them by Vergie's father and her wish for a blond headed boy was granted. Vergie began her long career in education as secretary to the Superintendent of Floyd County Schools in the late 1950s. She and Jim moved to Roanoke in 1967, where she worked briefly for Roanoke County Schools before transferring to the Roanoke City Schools where she retired as an Executive Secretary in 1985. During that time, she attended night classes at Virginia Western Community College, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1978 and being certified by the State Department of Education as an Educational Secretary. She always had an interest in trying new things, especially technology, whether it be learning how to cook on the first commercial microwave or becoming proficient in computer technology and the internet. In retirement, she used these computer skills to volunteer to prepare taxes for those not able to do so. She taught herself to play bridge and was a member of several bridge clubs in the Roanoke Area. She was a lifelong member of the Church of the Brethren, first at Beaver Creek in Floyd and then Williamson Road Church in Roanoke. Vergie loved animals, especially her Corgis, Tina, Bosco, Nipper, and Joy, with whom she shared her life. Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2011, at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Marvin Wade officiating. Interment to follow at Beaver Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2011, at Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren, c/o Brenda Hylton, Treasurer, 200 Wills Ridge Road, NW, Floyd VA 24091 or to a charity of your choice. on August 18, 2011.²

     Frances Magdalene Akers was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on September 3, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of June 14, 1950,her married name was Weeks.⁵ She married Posey Merlin Weeks, son of George William Weeks and Mary Jane "Jannie" Gathercole, on June 14, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Frances Magdalene Akers died on October 7, 2018 at Virginia at age 86.² She Frances Magdalene Akers Weeks, 86, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Posey Weeks; parents, Chymer and Lena Akers; brother, J.T. Akers; and sister, Lucille Duncan. She is survived by a son, Steve Weeks of Greenwood; daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Randy Gallimore of Floyd; grandsons, Steven (Allison) Weeks of Riner; Matthew (Jessica) Gallimore of Floyd; Andrew (Charity) Weeks of Troutville; and granddaughter, Sara (Justin) Coleman of Floyd. Also surviving are her seven great grandchildren, Hunter and Melanie Gallimore, Isaiah, Eli, and Asher Coleman, and Silas and Mason Weeks; sister-in-law, Lucille Akers; and very special nieces and nephews. Frances truly loved her family and was devoted to caring for them. She was a dedicated wife and mother, a perfect example of the type of woman ordained by God. She loved to babysit, reciting every nursery rhyme imaginable. She was a faithful member and deaconess of Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren. As a Sunday School teacher she lived as she taught, treating others with kindness and never speaking an unkind word. She enjoyed spending time sitting on her porch swing overlooking God's creation. Following her recent stroke, Frances could still sing from memory so many of her cherished hymns with the most beautiful harmony. The funeral service will be at Pleasant Valley Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. on October 8, 2018.²

     Loy Norman Belcher was buried at Laurel Branch Cemetery (aka Goodykoontz Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He married Elizabeth Garland "Liz" Hawk.¹ Loy Norman Belcher was born on June 3, 1943 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 He and Elizabeth Garland "Liz" Hawk were divorced on May 29, 2003 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Loy Norman Belcher died on January 19, 2018 at Virginia at age 74.³ He Loy Norman Belcher, 74, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018. Loy was born in Floyd, Va. to the late Warren Compton Belcher and Ilene Weeks Belcher. He is survived by his son Justin; daughter-in-law Martha; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Loy was a kind, loyal and hardworking man who could fix just about anything and was always willing to help anyone in need. Loy was hired as one of the first employees of Ingersoll Rand Roanoke and continued there for over 25 years working in manufacturing. He loved to hike and enjoy nature around his home in Roanoke, Va. and second home in Mauldin, S.C. He was a fiercely independent man who enjoyed projects and loved tinkering with old equipment and machinery. He will be sorely missed by his family and his community. Family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 27th at Gardner Funeral Home in Floyd, Va. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. at Laurel Branch Cemetery with Pastor Angela Carr officiating. on January 25, 2018.³

     Althea Reed was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 23, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ As of June 22, 1949,her married name was Weeks.² She married George William Weeks Jr., son of George William Weeks and Mary Jane "Jannie" Gathercole, on June 22, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Althea Reed died on July 10, 2018 at Virginia at age 87.¹ She Althea Reed Weeks, 87 of Floyd, Va., went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 10, 2018. She was preceded by her husband, George Weeks, Jr. She is survived by her sons, Randy (Lois) Weeks and David Weeks; granddaughter, Megan Schumann (Michael); great-grandsons, Porter & Dawson Schumann. Interment to follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. on July 12, 2018.¹

     Steven Posey "Steve" Weeks Steven Posey Weeks, age 66, formerly of Floyd, passed away at his home in Greenwood on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. After graduating from Floyd County High School in 1972, Steve began his career in the construction business and worked until his retirement earlier this year. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dianna, of Greenwood; and parents, Posey and Frances Weeks, of Alum Ridge. Survivors include his two sons, Steven (Allison) Weeks, of Riner and Andrew Weeks, of Troutville; two grandchildren, Mason and Silas; and a sister, Marilyn (Randy) Gallimore, of Floyd.⁵ He was born on March 16, 1954 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Avis Coleen Shockley on October 11, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Steven Posey "Steve" Weeks and Avis Coleen Shockley were divorced on March 31, 1997 at Nelson Co., Virginia.³ Steven Posey "Steve" Weeks married Dianna Lynn Toms on October 14, 2000 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.³ Steven Posey "Steve" Weeks died on December 8, 2020 at Greenwood, Albemarle Co., Virginia, at age 66.⁵