Keith, Barbara Verrall
Barbara Mary Verrall Keith, 69, of Shawsville was called from us to be with the Lord at 11:09 a.m. on Sunday, June 3, 2007.
Mom, Nana, Barbara. Three names but one person who without a doubt was an angel on earth. “Let’s go to Nana’s!” or “Nana’s coming!” always put a smile on our faces and assured us there was a fun time ahead. She always lit up a room with her presence and brought joy to anyone she came in contact with. To know her certainly was to love her.
She approached life with great humility and a giving heart. This was shown by her constant dedication and love to her family, friends, and most importantly, her service to God. A more selfless person cannot be found. She dedicated her life to serving others and has always set this example for all of us to follow. We’ll all miss her wisdom and guidance but can continue to live our lives in honor of her by applying the lessons she has taught us. Although saddened by her death and the void left in our lives, we know she is with the Lord and we celebrate her eternal joy and peace.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth W. Keith; father, Cecil George Verrall; mother, Enid W. Verrall; and mother-in-law, Lula V. Atkinson. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, MSgt Ret. Brian W. and Lisa J. Keith; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lee-Ann Bibb, Cymric J. and Rick Woolwine, and Sara E. and Michael Benson; grandsons, Christopher A. Woolwine and wife, Heather, Bradley D. Woolwine and wife, Whitney, Brandan Woolwine and Amanda Mowles, and Payton Wells; grand-daughters, Kristina Wiley and husband David, Jessica Manriquez and husband, Ruben, Brittni Woolwine, Amanda Benson, and Brenna Wells; great-grandchildren, Jalen, Annabell, Nathan, Cymric, Hannah, Ryan, and Kaylee; sister, Jean Delaforce and husband, Peter; brothers, Brian Verrall and wife, Cat, Len Verrall and wife, Fiona; sister-in-law, Phyllis Keith; brother-in-law, Wesley Atkinson and wife, Barbara; numerous nieces and nephews; and best friend Nell Gross.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 7, 2007 at the Maranatha Baptist Church on Fishers View Road, Shawsville. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery.
The Keith Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com.