Opal Mildred Doane

Opal Mildred Doane, 73, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2011, at her home in Chilhowie, Va. She was born in Smyth County on November 15, 1937, to the late Charlie and Vida Brewer Poe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Larry Poe, Robert Poe, Michael Poe, and Ralph Poe; and a sister, Madeline Goodman. Mrs. Doane attended Grosses Creek Baptist Church. She was greatly loved and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Lewis Eugene (Gene) Doane; three sons and daughters-in-law, Lewis and Susan Doane, of Wytheville, Va., Richard and Julie Doane, of Chilhowie, Va., and Danny and Beth Doane, of Chilhowie, Va.; one daughter and son-in- law, Vickie and Ricky Lynn Jackson, of Chilhowie, Va.; two grandsons; four granddaughters; one granddaughter-in-law; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Gerald Poe, Dean Poe, and Carl (Bud) Poe; five sisters, Maxine Martin, Linda Butler, May West, Magdalene Elledge, and Jean Smith; and several nieces and nephews. A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2011, at the Middlefork Cemetery in Chilhowie with Pastor Frank Branson officiating. At the request of Mrs. Doane and her family, there will be no public viewing or visitation. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Middlefork Cemetery Fund, c/o P.O. Box 613, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Chapel of Chilhowie is serving the family.