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RICHFIELD, Va. - Gertrude Reynolds Lowery, 88, of Richfield, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2007, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Lowery maintained her ties to her beloved New Castle and Craig County even though her health required her residence at the Oaks at Richfield where she cultivated many very special friendships in addition to her extended family and many friends in Craig County.
She was born in Craig County on Jan. 10, 1919, a daughter of the late Charles Rufus and Pearl Myers Reynolds. She treasured the discovery on her recent birthday that she had lived to a greater age than any of her Reynolds family members.
In addition to her parents, she was pre-deceased by her loving husband, Jesse J. Lowery, in 1970, as well as her two sisters, Elizabeth Carper of New Castle and Vera Ruble of Roanoke.
Mrs. Lowery was a member of New Castle United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Radford University, serving as a teacher in Craig County and Rowan County, N.C., schools. She proudly served on the New Castle town council for several years, including her years as mayor of New Castle.
She is survived by her six children of whom she was very proud and supportive: daughters Linda (Joe) London, Mooresville, N.C., Cheryl (James) Lockhart, Covington, Dr. Karen (George) Barnhart, Salem, and Sharon (Ron) Kaffen, Wadsworth, Ohio, and sons Samuel Lowery (Jackie), Salem, and James Lowery, Charlotte, N.C. She cherished her seven grandchildren, Kym London (Cindy), Teresa London (James), Jacqueline Oppelt, Whitney Lockhart, Aaron Kaffen, Adam and Jessica Kaffen; great-granddaughter Rachel Oppelt; step-grandchildren David (Tamra) Barnhardt, Sonya Barnhart; and step-great-granddaughters Natalie and Rachel Barnhart.
Service: A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at New Castle United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lowell Stovall and Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. Interment will take place at Huffman Memorial Park, New Castle.
Visitation: The family will welcome and appreciate visitors from 2-4 p.m. today and one hour prior to the service Monday at the church. At other times, they will be at the residence of James Lowery, Mitchell Drive.
Memorials: The family suggests that memorial tributes be made to Salem Methodist Church, Building Fund, c/o Jean Bradley, New Castle,VA.
They express their love and appreciation to her able care-givers and all her many friends.
Arrangements are by Paitsel Funeral Home in New Castle.
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Deborah Cantrell-Mayo
January 22, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Know that Mrs. Lowery will be missed by many, particularly by the lives she touched in the classroom, including mine.
My deepest sympathies.
Gail Hooper
January 21, 2007
Dr Barnhart,
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom when I got to work on Saturday. I wanted to try and come to the viewing on Sunday but old man winter took care of that. God Bless you
Timmy Dunbar
January 21, 2007
Sorry to hear of your loss. She was loved by everyone who knew her. She will live on in memories of numerous students in and around Craig County. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Tracy Sloss
January 21, 2007
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. All of you all are in my prayers.
Kathy Neag
January 21, 2007
Sharon, Ron, Aaron, Adam, and Jessy,
You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. The emotions you are feeling now must be very hard to deal with.
Sharon, I remember visiting your mother and having a wonderful experience. She was a strong woman with a zest for life and she produced children with similar strengths. Remember all the special times and celebrate her life.
Love, Kathy Neag
Dana Stultz
January 21, 2007
Trudy will be greatly missed at the Oaks. She always had a special way of brightning everyones day.
Janet Crittenden
January 21, 2007
Sam, Susie, Jim, Karen, Linda and Cheryl
So sorry to read of your mother's passing on Thursday. I sincerely hope the memories of your mother will help to ease your loss. Sincere sympathy to all.
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