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     Nona Sue Epperly was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She Nona Epperly, Feb 2, 1939 - Feb 26, 2025. Nona Sue Epperly, 86, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Sue, affectionately known as Susie and Nana Sue, was born on February 2, 1939, to Jesse and Edna Epperly in Roanoke, VA. After Sue graduated from Jefferson High School, she went to Business College before joining Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Company where she served for 50 years and was recognized for her years of service at a ceremony in Omaha, NE. Sue’s sense of humor and ability to never meet a stranger was one of the greatest things about her. She was an abundantly loving and caring person; her unwavering faith was ever-present. One of her biggest joys was being part of The Evelyn Townsend Circle – Women’s Mission Group through Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed supporting various mission projects in and around the Roanoke Valley as well as the GA group teaching children about Jesus. Sue enjoyed giving to endless charities and was ready to help anyone in need. She loved baking, her caramel cake was the family favorite. She adored pets and enjoyed the companionship of her many kitties throughout the years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Edna Epperly; brother, J.B. Epperly; sister-in-law, Joyce Epperly; nephew, Jeffrey Epperly; and sister-in-law, Patricia Epperly. Sue is survived by her loving brother, Paul Epperly, nephew, Pete Grissom (Cheryl) and their children, Tyler Grissom (Katie), Brandon Grissom (Amber) and their children; nephew, Brent Epperly (Dara) and their children, Reagan Epperly and Carter Epperly; niece, Sara Epperly Ross (Jamie) and her children, Eli Have, Dylan McNeal (Kimberly) and their child; niece, Pennye Epperly; niece, Jennifer Durrance and her children, Danielle Durrance, Erika Ragland and her son, Leonardo Ragland; and many special friends and extended family. Sue will be deeply missed by all that knew her, especially her family, she adored her nieces and nephews as though they were her own. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park.³ She was born on February 2, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 She died on February 26, 2025 at Virginia at age 86.³

     Her Social Security Number was 226-50-7052.⁴ Joyce Lorraine Turman was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3 She was born on January 26, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4,3 As of May 25, 1957,her married name was Epperly.¹ She married Jesse Bernard "J.B." Epperly, son of Jesse Paul Epperly and Edna Ellen Moses, on May 25, 1957 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.¹ Joyce Lorraine Turman and Jesse Bernard "J.B." Epperly were divorced on August 3, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Joyce Lorraine Turman died on October 24, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.^4,5,6,3 She Joyce T. Epperly of Roanoke, died Saturday, October 24, 1992. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Pennye Epperly, Blue Ridge; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Steven Durrance; sister, Patricia Elmore; stepfather, Wayne P. Gross; sister-in-law, Sue Epperly and brother-in-law, Paul Epperly and a number of close friends. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. on October 26, 1992.⁵

     Esther Rose Hewitt was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 3920 Airline Boulevard, Chesapeake, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on August 18, 1915 at Clayton, Johnston Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3 As of August 24, 1935,her married name was Lawler.¹ She married Edward Leon Lawler, son of John Jackson Lawler and Effie Logan Elmore, on August 24, 1935 at Portsmouth, Virginia.^1,2 Esther Rose Hewitt died on February 4, 1962 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 46.^2,3

     Georgia Bell Jane Crowder was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,2,5 Her Social Security Number was 231-32-6104.⁶ She was born on June 5, 1930 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,5 As of July 20, 1951,her married name was Johnson.¹ She married Richard Eugene Johnson, son of Roy Lee Johnson and Edith May Lawler, on July 20, 1951 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Georgia Bell Jane Crowder died on June 15, 1961 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 31.^2,5 She Mrs. Georgia C. Johnson, 30, wife of Richard Eugene Johnson, died unexpectedly Thursday at 1 p.m. in the C&O Hospital. She was born in Alleghany County, Juna 5, 1930, a daughter of Charlie L. and Mildred Bowen Crowder of Altamont, Covington. A former resident of Newport News, she was a member of the Central Baptist Church there. Surviving, in addition to her husband and parents, are two daughters, Donna Jeannie and Debra Ray, both at home; three sisters, Mrs. Irene Glenn, Mrs. Marie Slayton and Mrs. Shelby Crizer, all of Covington; and one brother, Eugene Crowder, Covington. Interment will be in Alleghany Memorial Park. on June 16, 1961.⁵

     Her married name was Johnson.¹ Anna Crawford married Richard Eugene Johnson, son of Roy Lee Johnson and Edith May Lawler.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 231-32-5696.³ Priscilla Maxine Downey was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on November 4, 1930 at Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 As of January 28, 1949,her married name was Johnson.¹ She married Richard Eugene Johnson, son of Roy Lee Johnson and Edith May Lawler, on January 28, 1949 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ Priscilla Maxine Downey and Richard Eugene Johnson were divorced on February 16, 1951 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁶ Priscilla Maxine Downey died on May 9, 1995 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 64.^3,5

     Her Social Security Number was 223-38-9415.² Billie May/Mae Larman was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on December 24, 1934 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 As of October 6, 1962,her married name was Johnson.¹ She married Roy Leon Johnson, son of Roy Lee Johnson and Edith May Lawler, on October 6, 1962 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,4 Billie May/Mae Larman died on January 10, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^2,4,5,6 She JOHNSON, Billie Larman, 66, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2001. Mrs. Johnson retired after 20 years of service in February 1996 from Hollins University where she was a Biology Lab Technician. She previously taught high school in the Alleghany County School District. She was also a member of the Altar Guild of Trinity Episcopal Church of Buchanan. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Leon Johnson; daughters and son-in-law, Kelly Johnson of Baltimore, Md., Kerry and Antonio Edmonds of Buchanan, and Kendall Johnson Ishie of Buchanan. on January 11, 2001.⁴