Mary Joanna Hill Austin

Mary Joanna Hill Austin, 76, of Floyd, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She went peacefully to her Lord and Saviour surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 23, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Nelthia Hill; sisters, Vilda Jones and Nadine Jones; brothers, Frank Hill, Perry Hill, and Junior Hill; son, Kenneth Austin; and great-grandson, Aiden Austin. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Harry Austin; sons, Lewis Austin, Larry Austin and wife, Lorraine; daughters, Connie White, Cathy Noell and husband, Keith, and Nelthia Barton; brother, Buddy Hill; sisters-in-law, Gladys Hill and Arlene Spradlin; brother-in-law, Bill Ball; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a member of Floyd Baptist Church, where she served faithfully in the nursery. She was an accomplished seamstress, employed by Halmode Apparel, Lady Bird Apparel and Cross Creek. She also worked in the deli at Farmers Foods in Floyd. Her favorite pastimes were reading and spending time with her family. The family will receive friends Sunday, July 24, 2011 between 6 and 8 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home in Floyd. Funeral services will be held at Floyd Baptist Church, Monday, July 25, 2011 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Burial will follow at Vest Cemetery in Floyd County. Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va. Send on-line condolences to www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com.