Vest, Irene Akers

Irene Akers Vest, 96, of Floyd, passed away Monday, March 24, 2008.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Lena Vest, of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Laura Vest Texter, of Richmond, Jeffery Vest, of Pennsylvania, and Catherine Hartman, of Roanoke; three great-grandchildren, Stephanie Vest, Charles St.Clair and Jason Texter; and one great-great-grandchild, Dylan Thompson; sisters-in-law, Audrey Lee, Alline Sweeney and Allie Vest; brother-in-law, Horace Vest; many nieces and nephews; and special care giver, Carol Craighead.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd, with the Rev. J. C. Holden, officiating with interment in the Restvale Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Floyd Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 2800, Floyd, Va. 24091. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 25, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Horne in Floyd, Va.