Jean Cox Vandergrift

Jean Cox Vandergrift, 68, of Roanoke, Va., passed peacefully from this life into the hands of God on Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Her love and deep devotion for family, friends, and church were an inspiration to all who knew her. Jean was predeceased by her parents, Graham and Zarilda Cox; and an infant child. Left to cherish her memory and share her everlasting love is her husband of 45 years, Clark E. Vandergrift; sons and wives, Clark Jr. and Kelly, of Reisterstown, Md., and Graham Scott Vandergrift and Jaime, of Frisco, Texas; grandsons, Clark Ill, Morgan, and Chase of Reisterstown, and Alden and Carson of Frisco. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Joan V. Price and husband, Arthur C. Price; nephews, Arthur Price Jr. and Jason Price; aunt, Francis C. Bandy, Orlando, Fla.; uncle, Robert Cox, of Tazewell; a great-nephew and greatniece; numerous cousins; and dearest friends of 43 years, George and Glenda Seymour. Jean was born in Richlands, Va., on March 7, 1942, graduated from Tazewell, Va., High School (1960), Longwood College with a B.S. degree in home economics (1964), and earned her Masters Degree at VPI (1984). She taught school in Roanoke City and retired as Director of the Roanoke Unit of the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office in 1999. Jean was a member of the Edgewood Lions Club and a devoted member of Central United Methodist Church in Salem, Va. Jean appreciated the loving care of her faithful caregivers. She had special heartfelt gratitude for Faith Rector, Virginia Graham, Melissa Cooper, Ashley Brightwell, and longtime friend, Norma Ruble. While Jean was very fond of flowers, those who wish may consider memorial contributions to the "Building Fund" of Central United Methodist Church, 428 S. College Avenue, Salem, Va. 24153. Funeral Services will be held at noon on Saturday, June 26,2010, at The Central United Methodist Church with the Rev. David R. Mucha officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 25, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Lotz Salem Chapel. Interment will be in held at Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel, 540-389-9208.