Brenda H. Buckner

Brenda H. Buckner , 66, of Botetourt County, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 8, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, John Tanner Hamilton; and her aunt and uncle, Frances and Dave Chocklett. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving and devoted husband of 47 years, Kenneth E. Buckner; her mother and father, Helen and Herman Mawyer; her three daughters and their husbands, Michelle and John Hyler, Kimberly and Alan Alouf , Amy and Danny Robertson; her grandchildren, J.T. Hyler, Chris Hyler and Corey Dooley, Lauren, Karley and D.J. Robertson and Austin Alouf; her great-grandchildren, Jackson and Bentley Dooley; her close friends, extended family and church, brothers and sisters. She was a lifetime member of Melrose Baptist Church where she was a devoted member. She was currently the Women's Missionary Union (WMU), Director, in charge of all women's and children's missions ministry. She was very involved in the Roanoke Valley Baptist Association, WMU. She was a devoted Girls Scout Leader for many years. She was a former member of the American Business Women's Association. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Dr. John Mann and his staff, especially Tonya, Dr. Stephen Rosenoff and the doctors and nurses that cared for her and the ICU staff. Most of all we would like to thank our nursing friend, Mary Gilley, for her endless devotion and to everyone for your love, support and prayers. A service to celebrate her life and homecoming will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Melrose Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Sprouse, the Rev. Brenda Rowe and staff officiating. In lieu of flowers, her wishes are that memorials be made to Melrose Baptist Church Missions. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Oakey's North Chapel, 540.362.1237.