Photo courtesy of Colonial Funeral Home of Scott County - Weber City
Weber City, Virginia
Feb 15, 1940 – Dec 23, 2020 (Age 80)
Weber City, VA – Maggie Salyer, 80
Maggie Salyer, age 80 of Weber City, VA went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 after a period of declining health.
She was born in Lebanon, VA on February 15, 1940 and was the daughter of the late Lockard Salyer and Nancy Ketron. In addition to her parents, Maggie was preceded in death by her sister, Polly Hughes. She worked for Scott County Schools as a librarian for forty years. She had a heart of gold and took in many family members which she helped raise as her own.
She is survived by her nephews, William Hughes and wife, Jennie, John Hughes; niece, Susan Hughes; great nieces and nephews, Christopher Hughes, Corey Hughes, Wesley Hughes and wife, Megan; a great-great nephew, Bryson Hughes; special cousins that she helped raise, Matt and Tuesdee Woods.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 2 PM at Free Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Jimmy Darnell officiating. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at Colonial Funeral Home no later than 1:15 PM.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to her caregivers, Almeda, Janice, Emily, Terri, Wendy, Kathy, Diana and neighbor, Jimmy Darnell.
Online condolences may be made to the Salyer family by visiting our website at www.colonialfhscott.com.
COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, Weber City, VA is honored to serve the family of Maggie Salyer.
Read MoreWilliam & John this is Betsy Sutton, I am Hendrick &Violeta Salyers daughter.I am sorry to see in the paper that Maggie had past away. I had not see Maggie for a long time,I hated we didn't keep in touch with her after my parents die. I remember taking mom/dad to go and see Lockard & Nancy and Polly and Maggie when they live in that big two story house in Nickelsville.Sorry for your loss.
December 27, 2020
Maggie, was one of the nicest ladies I knew. She was a long time friend of my family. She had a heart of gold. She will be missed .
Sue Ann Culbertson, Collins
December 27, 2020 | Castlewood, VA | Friend
One of the sweetest and kindest ladies I ever knew.
Glenn Perry
December 27, 2020
Maggie was a wonderful person, I enjoyed working many years with her in Scott County as a fellow librarian. Many happy memories. Heaven has gained another angel.
Dusty Newman
December 27, 2020 | Kingsport, TN | Coworker
Maggie you were such a Amazing Lady, who knew her books like know other..I injoyed helping you putting those books back were they belonged, every evening at Nickelsville Em.,,May you rest in peace my good friend.. Our hearts break once more in 2020..Sending Our Thoughts and Prayers to the Family..
"HUGS"
Jeff & Pennie Strouth
December 26, 2020 | Friend
Sending love and prayers for the family. May God bless you.
Judy Read
December 26, 2020 | Kingsport, TN | Friend
So sorry for your loss . Miss Maggie was a fine lady knew her at the Nickelsville Library.
Lorraine Buchanan
December 26, 2020 | Nickelsville, VA | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.....
Kaye Falin
December 26, 2020 | Gate City, VA | Friend
Very sorry for your loss. Maggie was sweet and kind to all. She was a dedicated person that cared for everyone around her.
Tyler Rhoton
December 26, 2020 | Nickelsville, VA | Student
