Stella Lotts Magann

Stella Lotts Magann, 102, of Lexington and formerly of Buena Vista, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008. She was born October 28, 1906, in Natural Bridge, a daughter of the late Happy M. and Laura Fulwider Lotts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, S. Talmage Magann, a Southern Baptist minister; her sister and brother-in-law, Eva Lotts and John O. Dillard; her brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Mary Lotts. She spent her entire professional career teaching in public schools. She taught in Waverly, Windsor, and Buena Vista, Va., and the state of Ohio. Her educational motto was, "Children can learn as much as they are taught." Stella was a member of the Buena Vista Baptist Church where she served in many capacities. She was presented the Citizen of the Year Award by the Buena Vista Lion's Club in 2001. She served as Grand Marshall at the Buena Vista Labor Day Parade in 2002. She had been an inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her greatest pleasure was doing for others and never wanting or expecting anything in return. Surviving are a dear niece, Marjorie Magann Brogan; her great nieces and nephews, Paul and Mary Ann Magann, Phyllis Magann, John Steven Dillard, Ralph Dale and Sharon S. Dillard; and her much loved cousins, Elizabeth Price and Gladys Lotts DeLong. The family would like to thank the Mayflower Assisted Living Residence staff for their loving care of Stella. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at Green Hill Cemetery with the Rev. David Ban officiating. In lieu flowers, memorials may be made to the Buena Vista Baptist Church, 2173 Chestnut Ave., Buena Vista, Va. 24416. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va.