Altizer, Mabel Bowyer

Mabel Bowyer Altizer, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at the age of 90, following a prolonged chronic illness, at Kroontje Health Care Center, Blacksburg, Va.

The daughter of the late Ervin Garfield and Zelie Bowyer of Newport, Va., she was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Predeceased by her husband, Edgar Alden Altizer, they were long time residents of Christiansburg, as well as members of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren.

She is survived by her four children, Rodney Alden Altizer, Carlos Wayne Altizer and Rebecca A. Whitlock, all of Christiansburg, Dixie A. Thurman, Wilson, N.C.; a sister, Mary B. Reynolds, Covington, Va.; grandchildren, Greg Whitlock, Derek Altizer, Dana A. Partin, Jocey A. Saunders, all of Christiansburg, Va., Steve Whitlock, Brock Whitlock, Floyd, Va., Bianca Thurman, Roger Zalon Thurman, Jr., Wilson, N.C. and Clay Altizer, of Starkville, Miss.; and twelve great-grandchildren.

The family suggests those wishing to make memorial donations consider Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, VA 24068 or Christiansburg Fire Department, 190 Depot Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday, August 1, 2008 at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, August 1, 2008 at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery, conducted by Pastor Don Peters.

The Altizer family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com.