Ethel E. Eubank

Ethel Elizabeth Wells Eubank, 86, of Buchanan, Va., died Thursday, February 19, 2009, at Richfield Retirement Community. She was born July 22, 1922, to the late William I. Wells and Ressie Lacks Wells. She was married in 1939 to John B. Eubank, who died in December 1983. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Eubank Chandler; brothers, Earl, Raymond and Lewis Wells; and sister, Martha Wells. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, John W. Eubank and Judi, and James B. Eubank and Vicki; five grandchildren and spouses, Jeff Chandler and Sharon, Sherri C. Stinnette and Eddie, Dennis W. Eubank, Pam E. Welch and Jeff, and James E. Eubank and Crystal; nine greatgrandchildren, Becky, Courtney, Candace, Ashley, Kaitlyn, Justin, Brandon, Caleb, and Olivia; brother, Charlie Wells and wife, Sandy; sisters, Alma Smith, and Betty Mayes and husband, Richard; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a member of Arcadia Baptist Church for over 40 years. She retired from Burlington Industries in Glasgow, Va., in 1971, later worked at Burris Department Store, and G & R Restaurant in Buchanan. Special thanks to her caregivers during this past year, Pam, Karen, and Martha. Also special thanks to Richfield Retirement Community for their care and attention. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2009, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Woody officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Fairview Cemetery Association or the Buchanan Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 21, 2009, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, Va., 540-254-3000.