Vera Toney Tyree

Vera Toney Tyree, of Rocky Mount, Va., went to be with her Lord on Sunday morning, May 2, 2010, at Our Lady of the Valley, with her loving sister, Dean, by her side. She was 91 years old, born in Franklin County, October 16, 1918, daughter of the late James Walter and Annie May Blankenship Toney. She lived in Rocky Mount with her loving husband, Laryn Tyree, for most of their life. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her son, Toney Tyree; infant grandson, Ricky; her sisters, Loreda Cundiff and husband, Ed, Mattie Holland and husband, Clay, Mozelle Brown and husband, Ira, and Zelma Callahan and husband, Tom; her brothers, Dennis Toney, James Toney and wife, Edna, and Bill Toney; and brotherin-law, George Shell. Vera is survived by her daughterin-law, Pat Tyree; grandson, Timmy Tyree and wife, Linda; great-granddaughter, Kelly Tyree; great-grandsons, Ricky and Billy Tyree; sisters, Reba Scott and husband, Hubert, and Dean Shell; sisters-in-law, Geraldine and Peggy Toney Hodges; several nieces and nephews; and her loving family of friends at Our Lady of the Valley. She retired from Virginia Apparel in Rocky Mount, and was a member of Rocky Mount Christian Church. The family would like to thank the staff of Our Lady of the Valley in Roanoke for their care of Vera for the past several years. They went above and beyond to ensure her health, comfort and happiness. Our appreciation to them for their help and support of the family members as well. Vera was blessed to have such a loving place to call home. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at Franklin Memorial Park with Pastor Daniel Freeland officiating. Her family will be receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at the Rocky Mount Christian Church, 120 South Main Street, Rocky Mount. Arrangements by Flora Funeral & Cremation Service 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va., 540-483-3835.