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Mavis Meredith Obituary
Mavis Sowers Meredith of Fancy Gap, passed away on Saturday, May 05, 2018 at her home. She was born in Carroll County to the late Cana Nelson and Lou Emma Ann Willis Sowers. Mrs. Meredith was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Grant Meredith, son, Gilbert Wade Meredith, siblings, Iris Critz, Gene Gulledge, Willis "Bill" Sowers and Wilma Sowers.
Mrs. Meredith is survived by her children, Doris A. Meredith of Mt. Airy, Sherry Elaine Siekierka and husband, Matthew of Rocky Mt. VA, Warren Meredith and wife, Llew Ellen of Fancy Gap and Brian K. Meredith of Fancy Gap. She is also survived by her Grandchildren, B.J. Meredith, Kristen Bray, Blake Meredith and Lauren Taylor Meredith. 5 Great-Granddaughter's, Allie Cheek, Meredith Bray, June Baldwin, Joleigh Baldwin and Kylie Meredith.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 2:00P.M. at Bluemont Presbyterian Church with Rev. Robby Vance officiating. A burial will take place in the Bluemont Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 7, 2018 at the Bluemont Presbyterian Church from 1:00 P.M. until time of services. 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 can be signed by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel will be serving the Meredith family
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Memories and Condolences
for Mavis Meredith
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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