Walkup, Jean Robertson

On Sunday, June 24, 2012, Jean Robertson Walkup, 75, of Narrows, passed away as a result of injuries from a fall. She joins her beloved son, Donnie Whittaker; her parents, Elbert and Beulah Robertson; a brother, Roy Robertson; two sisters, Maxine Fanning and Lacy Cox; and a dear friend, Jo Ann McCroskey, in Heaven. Left to cherish her memory are her brother, Clarence Robertson, of Narrows; and her sister, Vera Bishop, of Halifax. Jean was a loving mother of seven children. She is survived by John and Michelle Walkup, of Narrows, Lawrence Walkup, of Snowshoe, W.Va., Anna and Richard Slate, of Dublin, Tony and Brenda Martin, of Narrows, Robin Martin, of Pulaski, and Pat and Ted Neely, of Richlands. Nannie’s grandchildren include Wendy Myers, Erica Stables, Shala Martin, Mark Martin, Rachel Neely, Jordan Walkup, Jason Simmons, Amiah Stables, Nakenzi Stables, and Jackson Walkup. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends. Whether in Narrows or traveling, Jean enjoyed meeting new people. She was generous with her time, driving friends to doctors’ appointments, and helping with Relay For Life and the Narrows Veterans’ Memorial. She was a dedicated mother and a loving grandmother, who attended hundreds of soccer matches, football, baseball, volleyball and basketball games, church plays, and school programs. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Narrows, where she had many church friends. The family will receive friends at the First Baptist Church in Narrows on Saturday, June 30, 2012, from 5 to 7 p.m. At her request, we will be celebrating her life with a wake at the Narrows VFW from 8 to 11 p.m. following visitation at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to Cure Chasers- Relay For Life , c/o Cindy Dowdy, 1257 Wolf Street, Narrows, VA 24124.