Estelle Matherly Oakes

Estelle Matherly Oakes, 81, of Penhook, Va., passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009. Mrs. Oakes retired from Pannell Knitting Company and was an active member of Forrest Hill Christian Church. Preceding Mrs. Oakes in death were her parents, Roy and Kate Matherly; brothers, J.B., Blue, Raymond, and George; and sister, Rebecca Pagans. Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Curtis Oakes; daughter and son-inlaw, Phyllis and Ian Smith, of Roanoke, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, Curtis Wayne and Pam Oakes, of Pineville, La.; grandchildren, Shane Smith, Alisha Smith, Rainelle Tisher, and Curtis Wayne Oakes Jr.; four great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-laws, Page and Aleise Matherly, Ronald and Betty Matherly, and Gerald and Joan Matherly; sister and brother-in-law, Joan and John Dyches; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Forrest Hill Christian Church with Ted Clifton, Minister, officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to Snow Creek Fire Department or Rescue Squad or Forrest Hill Christian Church. Her family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2009, at Forrest Hill Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va. www.florafuneralservice.com.