Sue Barr McVey

Sue Barr McVey, 66, of Chilhowie passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at her residence after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She was a native and long time resident of Washington County and was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Edith Barr.  She was a strong advocate and supporter of the Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.  She retired from the Smyth County Department of Social Services after 32 years of service.  Mrs. McVey was a member of the Lebanon United Methodist Church in Chilhowie, where she had served as a Sunday school teacher and church treasurer.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby Barr and Tommy Barr.  Mrs. McVey was truly an inspiration to everyone that knew her and was loved by all. She is survived by her husband, Cecil McVey; one son, Tony McVey and his wife, Judy, of Chilhowie; one daughter, Kelley Burnette and her husband, Cliff, of Damascus; three sisters, Anita Sheets and her husband, Jamie, of Chilhowie, Polly Scott and her husband, Roy, of Abingdon and Libby Sturgill and her husband, Vernon, of Chilhowie; three brothers, Stanley Barr and his wife, Janet, Sidney Barr and his wife, Polly, and Ron Barr and his wife, Deb, all of Chilhowie; four grandchildren, Justin McVey, Brady McVey, Brianna Thomas and Jacob Burnette; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The funeral service was conducted Nov. 15 in the Lebanon United Methodist Church with the Revs. Luther Roberts and Jack Stevens officiating.  The committal service and interment was Nov. 16 in the Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery.  Pallbearers were Reid Barr, Stephen Barr, Sidney Barr Jr., Andy Widener, Jamie Sheets and Jim Ross.  Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions can be made to the Lebanon United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, c/o Cliff Burnette, 21142 Diamond Drive, Damascus, VA 24236.  The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff of the Hospice of Southwest Virginia, especially her nurse, Lisa Cregger, and to Dr. Mark Davis and staff of the Cancer Outreach Associates. Online condolences may be sent and viewed and a memorial video tribute may be viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com.    Mrs. McVey and her family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, Damascus