ALTIZER, Mary Lee
Mary Lee Altizer, of Christiansburg, born September 12, 1947, passed away at her home on the evening of May 7, 2006 after a valiant year-long fight, lost her battle with cancer.
She was retired from AT & T and Verizon with over 20 years of service. Mary Lee was a wonderful mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. She loved animals, especially dogs and cats, she rescued and cared for several pets.
She was preceded in death by her father, William W. Parrish and her brother, David W. Parrish, Sr. She is survived by her mother, Helen S. Parrish of Christiansburg; her daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Hank Partin of Christiansburg; her son and daughter-in-law, Derek and Cathy Altizer of Christiansburg; three grandchildren, Caleb Alden Altizer, Hannah Catherine Altizer and Alaina Rae Partin; special nephew, David W. Parrish, Jr. and his wife, Anne Marie Parrish; a very special friend and loved one, Kennard L. Phipps.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2006 at the Christiansburg Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Cheryl Peeples and the Rev. Richard H. Horne officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068 or the American Cancer Society, 9 East Church Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 24011. The Altizer Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com
“My journey through life has run its course. Along the way there have been times of pain and suffering and times of great joy and happiness. My spirit and soul now rest in the arms of the Lord. In His mercy may He allow me entrance into His Kingdom of eternal life. I leave behind beloved family, friends and acquaintances that shared my earthly life. Grieve now but rejoice that one day we will once again be together in joyous reunion with the Lord in His Heavenly Kingdom.” Mary Lee