Criner, Chiquetta Marion

Chiquetta Criner, 63, of Christiansburg, made her journey home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 7, 2012. She was born on March 10, 1948, in Williamson, W.Va., the daughter of the late George Thomas Wilkerson II and Mae Phillips Wilkerson Rutherford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Anna Lois McClain, Fannie Jo Hamilton and Karen Kay German; and brother, George Thomas Wilkerson III. She is survived by her loving daughter, Leigh Ann Atkins and husband, Chris; granddaughter, Caitlin Brooke Atkins; her loving son, Zachary Aaron Collins; grandson, Marshall Aaron Collins; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Please join her family in a celebration of her life on Friday, March 16, 2012, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Horne Funeral Home, with a memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. The Rev. Richard Kingrea will officiate the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Harbor of Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church, 2720 Roanoke Street, NE, Christiansburg, VA 24073. “Mom, words can’t express how much you meant to us. You will be missed and are forever in our hearts. We love you!” Leigh Ann and Zachary. Online condolences may be left by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com.