Frances Jeanette Conner Karnes

Frances Jeanette Conner (Fanny) Karnes, 88, of Goodview, Va., joined her savior on Sunday morning, November 8, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Charles A. Conner Sr. and Martha Elizabeth Conner, of Rockbridge County, Va., and the beloved wife of the late Walter E. Karnes, of Goodview, Va. Frances is survived by her brother, Charles A. Conner Jr. and wife, Frances, of Lexington; sister, Mrs. Clara Lewis, of Lexington; sons, Fred W. Karnes and wife, Barbara, and Thomas A. Karnes and wife, Ellen, of Goodview; daughter, Martha Jane Mosse and husband, Dan, of Bedford; along with six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and her special friend, Bob Miller, 98, of Goodview. She was an active member of Beaverdam Baptist Church in Chamblissburg for over 60 years, teaching Sunday School and supporting WMU, Missions and VBS. She loved red birds, card games and traveling. Funeral services and internment will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at Beaverdam Baptist Church with calling hours on Tuesday evening, November 10, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. A special thanks to Amedisys Hospice of Salem for the care and compassion shown to Fanny. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.