Norma Jean Prillaman Wertz

Norma Jean Prillaman Wertz, 66, of Roanoke County went to her Heavenly Home after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, August 20, 2009. Jean was a loyal member of the Oak Grove Church of the Brethren for many years. Her mother, Kathleen Jones, preceded her in death. Surviving are her loving husband of 48 years, Bennie L. Wertz; two sons, Stephen Wertz and wife, Patricia, Bedford County, David Wertz and wife, Tina, Bent Mtn; six grandchildren, Jason, Michelle, Derrick, Justin, Benjamin, Sara; three stepgrandchildren, Steven, Brittany, Josh; four great-grandchildren; her father, Carlton J. "Whitey" Prillaman, Bedford County and a host of other relatives. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oak Grove Church of the Brethren Building Fund or the American Cancer Society in Jean's name. The family would like to give a special thank you to Pastor Ed and the members of Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, who gave their time and care for Jean during this difficult time and also to Dr. William Fintel at Lewis-Gale, Good Samaritan Hospice for their caring and support and Dr. Strousburg at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Southern Florida. Friends may visit with the family today, Sunday August 23, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Simpson Funeral Home. A service celebrating Jean's life will be held 11 a.m. Monday, August 24, 2009 at Simpson Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ed Woodward officiating. Arrangements handled by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 366-0707.