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Mavis Meredith Obituary

Mavis Sowers Meredith of Fancy Gap died Saturday, May 5, 2018, at her home.
She was born in Carroll County to the late Cana Nelson and Lou Emma Ann Willis Sowers.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Grant Meredith.
Survivors include her children, Doris A. Meredith of Mount Airy, N.C., Sherry Elaine Siekierka and husband, Matthew of Rocky Mount, Warren Meredith and wife, Llew Ellen of Fancy Gap and Brian K. Meredith of Fancy Gap; five grandchildren; and five great-granddaughters.
A funeral was held May 7, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Bluemont Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Robby Vance officiating. A burial will take place in the Bluemont Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bluemont Cemetery, in care of Elmo Alexander, 2406 Excelsior School Road, Laurel Fork, Va. 24352, or to Mountain Valley Hospice at 1477 Carrollton Pike, Hillsville, Va. 24343.
A guestbook is available online at www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com.
Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home Chapel is serving the family.

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Published by Galax Gazette from May 16 to May 17, 2018.

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patricia busch

May 13, 2018

Remember your mom as a hard working & dedicated mother & wife. She is now everlasting comfort, love & peace. Love you all❤

carol johnson

May 8, 2018

Meredith Family: So sorry to hear of Mavis's passing. I know that you will miss her dearly but she is now in a
better place.
Mary and Paul McMillan
Carol Johnson

David Jones

May 7, 2018

A Great lady, Prayers for the family

Kenneth and Pam Lawson

May 7, 2018

Doris, So sorry, we just found out. You and your family are in our prayers.

Diane Leonard

May 7, 2018

In my prayers. God Bless

Carolyn Fender

May 7, 2018

Doris, Sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. God Bless you all.

Pam Burch

May 7, 2018

Doris and Family, So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Sending prayers and hugs.

Randy & Mary Sheppard

May 7, 2018

Doris we are very sorry for your loss! Our prayers and love are with you!!

Clayton and Shirley Strickland Thomas

May 7, 2018

Our prayers are with you all at this sad occasion. We have many memories of Mavis and they are so precious. We always enjoyed being with her and her family. May God bless each and everyone. We love you.

Deborah Bohland

May 7, 2018

Praying for each of your family members. We love the Meredith family and will treasure memories of Mavis. Rick and Debbie Bohland

Shirley Jackson Uber

May 5, 2018

I went to school with Mavis att Excelsior School and then graduated with her in 1951. I alway contacted her concerning reunions. Loved her and will miss her. My sympathy to her large family.

Faye Meredith Shepherd

May 5, 2018

Sorry for your loss! It has been many years since I saw Mavis. I would go with Mom to visit her when they lived in Uncle Clyde's house. I always enjoyed being with her, she was very sweet and such a loving lady. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Michael Sinclair

May 5, 2018

So very sorry to hear of your moms passing. She is at peace and back with her heavenly family, free of the pains n sufferings of the world and will forever dwell in the hearts n minds of those she left behind. She is now in the house of our Lord.

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