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     Violet Mary Elias was buried at Mount Comfort Cemetery, 6600 S. Kings Highway, Fairfax Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 220-10-7338.² Her married name was Keaton.³ She married Roy Jackson Keaton, son of Lewis Morgan Keaton and Rosa Melvina "Rosy" Conner.¹ Violet Mary Elias was born on May 24, 1918 at Westernport, Allegany Co., Maryland.^2,1 She died on January 1, 1988 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 69.^2,4,1

     Her married name was Starr.² Lucy Mae Vest was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Persing.² She married Charles O. Persing.² Lucy Mae Vest married Unknown Starr.² Lucy Mae Vest was born on January 8, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1,3 As of January 8, 1949,her married name was Keaton.¹ She married Roy Jackson Keaton, son of Lewis Morgan Keaton and Rosa Melvina "Rosy" Conner, on January 8, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Lucy Mae Vest and Roy Jackson Keaton were divorced on July 23, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Lucy Mae Vest died on January 12, 2010 at Virginia at age 76.² She Lucy Mae Vest Keaton Starr Persing, 76, of Roanoke, Va., met her Savior on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Lucy was born on January 8, 1934. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles O. Persing. She is survived by one brother, William "Sonny" Vest, of Roanoke, Va; four children, daughter, Gaye K. (Eddie) Shepherd, of Roanoke; son, Roy Warner (Debbie) Keaton, of Roanoke; daughters, Denise S. (Bob) Runnicles, of Delray Beach, Fla; son, Cody L. Starr, of Roanoke; her beloved adopted daughter and caregiver, Donna Ibrahim, of Roanoke; nine grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews treasured in her heart for their love and attention. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Gentle Shepherd Hospice and wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their outstanding love and care. We also will never be able to thank Donna Ibrahim enough for her dedication and sacrifices made in Lucy's care. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 16, 2010, at Oakey's South Chapel followed by a Memorial Service at noon on Saturday to be officiated by the Rev. Edward Shepherd Sr. Burial to follow at Mountain View Memorial Park, Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Va. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. on January 13, 2010.²

     Charles O. Persing was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 229-40-4674.³ He married Lucy Mae Vest, daughter of Clifford Elwood Vest and Lucy Penelope "Nellie" Williams.¹ Charles O. Persing was born on July 11, 1935.³ He died on December 23, 2001 at Virginia at age 66.^2,3 He PERSING, Charles Oscar, (Joe), 66, of Callaway, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, December 23, 2001. He was retired from the city of Boynton Beach, Fla. as Chief Plumbing Inspector for 23 years. He was a devoted husband and the true love of his wife who survives him, Lucy Mae Persing. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Gaye Nell Shepherd, Denise Runnicles, Cody Langdon Starr, Roy Keaton; children, Dwayne Persing, Kim Persing and Carl Persing; numerous grandchildren; sisters, Norma Trice, Beverly Leonard, Janet Johnson, Peggy Ivy and Roberta Kelly. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Thursday, with interment to follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday with his family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, S. Main Street, Rocky Mount. on December 25, 2001.²

     Her Social Security Number was 235-36-8229.² Nellie Jackson was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on December 7, 1914 at Logan Co., West Virginia.² As of December 14, 1946,her married name was McCormick.¹ She married Leodus Glenwood McCormick, son of James Edward McCormick and Betty Elizabeth Withrow, on December 14, 1946 at Diamond, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Nellie was divorced at the time of this marriage.^1,3 Nellie Jackson died on June 15, 2000 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^2,4,3 She Nellie McCormick of Cross Lanes died June 15, 2000, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness. She was a 45-year resident of Cross Lanes and a member of Fairview United Methodist Church, Cross Lanes. Surviving: husband, Leodus G; son, Richard A. Parr of Cross Lanes; sister, Mildred Goddard of Point Pleasant; grandson, Rik Parr of Cross Lanes; one great-grandson. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Community Chapel Church, Cross Lanes, with the Rev. William Layne Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. on June 17, 2000.³

     Elizabeth McCracken was born on August 2, 1897 at Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ As of February 9, 1944,her married name was Morris.¹ She married Rufus Zulu Morris on February 9, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹

     Sallie Unknown was born in May, 1867 at Virginia.¹ As of circa 1892,her married name was Rose.¹ She married Monroe Henderson Rose circa 1892.¹