Bessie Marie Hale Board

Bessie Marie Hale Board, 98, died June 14, 2009, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Herman Board, and lived all but the last five years in Check, Va. Bessie lived the last five years with her daughter in Copper Hill. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Brenda Gearhart and husband, Melvin; and son, Edward Allen Board and wife, Mary. She was a special grandma to Darryl Gearhart (wife, Julie), Michael Gearhart, Sarah Gearhart, Dana Clabbers (husband, Ron), Karyn Farrell (husband, Michael) and Dale Board (wife, Misty). Also surviving are five great-grandchildren, Luke, Mark, Paul, Tim and Hannah Board. She shared a June 1st birthday with Hannah. She is also a stepgreat-grandmother to Justin and Amanda Defee. They all lovingly called her Grandma BB. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and church were the most important things in her life. Bessie was a 69 year member of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Jimmy Cannaday and the Rev. Hebron Quessenberry officiating. Burial following at Wilson Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd, Va. Flowers would be appreciated or donations to Red Oak Church of the Brethren Fellowship Hall Fund.