Pansy Stillman

Stillman Pansy Rollins Stillman, 89, died on August 23, 2010 at Valley Health Care Center. A lifelong resident of Chilhowie, she was born on May 11, 1921. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas T. Stillman, parents, Archie and Gladys Ratcliffe, and brother, Charles B. Ratcliffe. She received her B.S., B.A., and M.S. degrees from Radford University and became a secondary teacher. She retired after 41 years as a French, English, and drama teacher at Chilhowie High School in Smyth County. She was a member of Chilhowie United Methodist Church where she served on several boards and was at one time president of the United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the Smyth County Retired Teachers Association, American Association of University Women, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Radford Alumni Association, Chilhowie Business and Professional Women's Club, and one of the organizers of the Women's Auxiliary of Smyth County Community Hospital. She served as past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star of Marion. She loved to travel and study and went abroad several times and spent some time at the Universite de Grenoble to perfect her French. Survivors include her son, Thomas E. Rollins III, Chilhowie; one grandson, Jarrid Daniel Rollins; two great-grandchildren, Madison Rollins and Hayden Rollins; two stepdaughters and their spouses, Paige and Luke Houchins of Chilhowie and Peggy and Richard Ford of Aiken, S.C.; two step-grandchildren, Rachel A. Houchins of Columbia, S.C., and Thomas C. Ford of Los Angeles, Calif.; one step-great-granddaughter, Annabelle Gracen Jones; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends. A celebration of life was observed at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 27, at Chilhowie United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jerry Eggers and Dr. David St. Clair officiating. Burial followed in the St. James Cemetery, Chilhowie. The family received friends from 5 until 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 26, at Chilhowie United Methodist Church. Pallbearers were Kermit Nelson, Andy Widener, Andy Overbay, Allan Pickerell, Dwight Barker, Sheldon Weissmeyer, Freddie Wilkinson, and Nick May. Honorary pallbearers were Jack Wheeler, Cleve Compton, Tom Hawthorne, and Steve Eller. Donations can be made to the Chilhowie United Methodist Church, PO Box 367, Chilhowie, VA 24319; Chilhowie Fire Department, PO Box 5012, Chilhowie, VA 24319; Children's Place, 310 Barnwell Ave., Aiken, SC 29801; or to a charity of your choice. Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie, was in charge of arrangements.