Virginia B. Avery

POULTNEY - Virginia Bell Avery, 72, died March 13, 2012, at Rutland Regional Medical Center.

She was born Nov. 26, 1939, in Mount Tabor, the daughter of Horace Arthur and Hettie Mae (Dorr) Crandall.

She was married to Byron J. Avery for 32 years.

Mrs. Avery worked at the Staco assembly department in Poultney prior to retirement in 1980. She also helped her husband with the family lawn business.

She was a member of United Baptist Church of Poultney, president of Poultney Good Neighbors, past member of Poultney Snow Devils and volunteer for Bennington-Rutland County Opportunity Council (BROC).

She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, snowmobiling, shopping and camping.

Survivors include four children, John Avery of Vlossuale, N.Y., James Avery of Wells, Sonja Manning of Granville, N.Y., and Laura McMahon of Poultney; two siblings, Horace Crandall of Denton, Texas, and Ellen Tucker of West Rutland; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Avery was predeceased by her husband in 1990; two sisters, Linda Manning and Jessie Colvin; three brothers, Harold, Herman and George Crandall; and a grandson.

The graveside service will be held at a later date in Poultney Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Durfee Funeral Home and Cremation Service.