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Gracie Virginia Lawhorn Staton

1915 - 2008

BORN

1915

DIED

2008

Gracie Staton Obituary

Gracie Virginia Lawhorn Staton, 93, of Buena Vista, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008. She was born March 11, 1915, in Augusta County. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Staton was preceded in death by three sons, Genie, Daniel and Jimmy Staton. She was married at 16 years of age and during World War II, worked in the shipyard in Norfolk. Mrs. Staton was retired from Burlington Industries after 35 years of service. Surviving are seven grandchildren, Stephanie Smith, Jason Emore, Troy Emore, Amanda Mason, Millie Travers, Misty Wright and Scott Cooper. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2008, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with Lyle Staton and Ronald Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Aug. 15, 2008.

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