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Evelyn Abshire Obituary

Evelyn B. Abshire, 92, of Boones Mill, passed away Monday, January 7, 2008. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Adkins. Surviving are her loving husband, Lewis Dallas "Dal" Abshire; one stepdaughter, Sue Hill; one sister, Katherine Hannah; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2008, with the Rev. Robert Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. Her family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va.
Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2008.

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rosemary davis

January 10, 2008

my dear friend and aunt evelyn,we sure had some precious times together that i will always cherish. we both loved each other very much. i'll see you later where we'll all be together with Jesus and all of our loved ones that have gone on before us.see you later, evelyn, rosemary

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