WAYNESBORO, Virginia
Allison Arlene Ayers VERONA
Allison Arlene Ayers, 21, of Teresa Circle, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 11, 2008.
She was born February 13, 1987, in Waynesboro, a daughter of Stephen and Linda Hoover Ayers.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Stephen A. Ayers; maternal grandfather, Eugene Hoover; and grandmother, Voncille Hoover.
Allison was a 2005 graduate of Waynesboro High School and a member of Second Presbyterian Church. She volunteered to work with the youth at Westminister Presbyterian Church. She participated in the LAFA young adult ministry in Augusta County. She enjoyed art, photography, family, friends and spending time outdoors. She currently was attending James Madison University for psychology with a minor in art therapy for children. Allison enjoyed working with children and traveling which included several mission trips, one to China with the New Day Creation Group and several mission trips to Summerlee, West Virginia, with her brother, Stephen, sister, Debbie, and dad, Steve.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sisters, Laura Ayers of Churchville, Mary Beth Thompson and her husband, Nolan, of Churchville, Joanna Vander Yacht of Hinesville, Georgia, and Debra Ayers of Waynesboro; paternal grandparents, Roy and Sis Ayers of Stuarts Draft; paternal grandmother, Mary Helen Ayers of Waynesboro; aunt and uncle, Cynthia and Tom Huggins; nieces and nephews, Kayla, Jaimie, Dylan, Justin, Sage, Willow, and Faith; cousins, Adam Patterson, Sabrina Huggins, Shawn and Ginger Patterson and their daughter, Alanna of Mountain Home, Idaho.
A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2008, at Westminister Presbyterian Church with Pastor Seth Hankee officiating assisted by Dr. John McDonald and Dr. Jon Lovelady. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2008, at Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Waynesboro.
Active pallbearers will be Larry Thompson, Nolan Thompson, Jeff Cooper, Keith Thompson, Chris Balser and Bob Campbell.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Manna Scholarship Fund, 2250 Satellite Boulevard, Suite 100, Duluth Georgia 30097.
Family and friends may view the obituary on line at www.reynoldsfuneralservices.com.
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
My dear niece, we miss you and love you. As this day has come and gone I celebrate your life and beautiful smile and wonderful personality. Always and forever, Aunt Cindy and family
Cindy Huggins
November 12, 2009 | Mountain Home, ID
Allie Cat-
as I sit here and think of you I cry but I also smile because thats what you did best! Allie I love and miss you terribly. Just know that I am always thinking of you, Always I love You!
Laura Ayers
November 09, 2009 | Churchville, VA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Charles & Mary Groah
November 23, 2008 | Waynesboro, VA
Dear Linda,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gale Dulaney-Hahn-Chaisson
November 17, 2008 | Manakin-Sabot, VA
I'm saddened to hear about the loss of Allison...she was a younger member of the Crompton Kids...I want to offer condolences to her family and close friends.
Sherri (Huron) Mitchell
November 17, 2008 | Baghdad, Iraq
Allison, God speed on your journey. We will all remember you at Blue Ridge Community College and your positive outlook towards your profession and your future. Your are special.
Jim Leech
November 14, 2008 | Stuarts Draft, VA
We are deepely saddened by this loss. We adored Allison, especially our daughter Gracie. Words cannot describe how we feel. She touched so many lives in a positive way, which was truly her gift to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom & Lesley Hardiman
November 14, 2008 | Waynesboro, VA
Allison, You always had a smile on your face. I can remember you coming in to work, so excited. The conversation we all had with you making every situation better. Always having a positive outlook on life. You will never be forgotten.
Love, The Daily Grind Crew
Whitney Spears, Christiana Dillow, Robert Kerby, and Tyler Rhodes
Tyler Rhodes
November 13, 2008 | Waynesboro, VA
Dear Ayers Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. We worked together years ago and I enjoyed her beautiful smile. She was a lovely young lady.
God be with you,
Cindy Payne
November 13, 2008 | Lyndhurst, VA
