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Louvenia

Persinger

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November 5, 2009

VENIA PERSINGER Louvenia Fairburn "Venia" Persinger, 96, died Thursday morning, November 5, 2009, in the Brian Center Nursing Home at Lowmoor. Mrs. Persinger was born April 13, 1913, at Glen Wilton in Botetourt County a daughter of the late Walter and Rosa Kidd Fairburn. She was a resident of the Mallow community for many years and was an employee of the former Industrial Rayon Corp plant in Covington. She had retired from the former Jane Colby, Inc. sewing plant in Clifton Forge in 1979 after 13 years with the company. She was a Charter Member of Mallow Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Jasper Persinger, one brother, Lee Roy Fairburn, three sisters, Mary Brackenbridge, Margie Jones and Helen Smith, a granddaughter, Melissa Persinger, and also by several nieces and nephews. Venia is survived by four Sons and Daughters-in-law, Jasper and Alice Persinger, George and Shirley Persinger and Melvin and Kitten Persinger, all of Covington, and Frank and Betty Persinger of Clifton Forge; one Brother, Robert Fairburn of Covington; eleven grandchildren, Peggy Mocayski and her husband, Pete, of Culpepper, Gary Persinger and his wife, Carol, of Austin, TX, Susan Persinger of Covington, Lisa Doss and her husband, Richard, of Vinton, Deborah Garner and her husband, Carl, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, Joyce Rose and her husband, Barry, of Clifton Forge, Frank Persinger, Jr. and his wife, Mary, of Clifton Forge, Melvin R. Persinger and his wife, Tracy, of Covington, Michael Persinger and his wife, Tammy, of Buena Vista, Mark Persinger and his wife, Traci, of Eagle Rock, and Michelle Caruthers and her husband, Richard, of Covington; twenty-one great grandchildren, David and Holly Stayton, Caroline and Dennis Plank, Haley Persinger, Emily Persinger, David McComb, William Doss, Zachary Doss, Sarah Doss, Matthew and Fran Garner, , Virginia and Brian Smith, Heather and Stanley Brooks, Ashley Persinger, Elise Persinger, Kendall Persinger, Dylan Persinger, Cristy Persinger, Corey Persinger, Chloe Persinger, Cameron Persinger, Alex Caruthers and Claudia Caruthers; two step great grandchildren, Stacey Rose and Jonathon Rose; four great great grandchildren, Taylor Stayton, Brian Smith II, Collin Smith, Paisley Brooks, Hayden Garner, Avery Garner and Dawson Garner; brother-in-law, Thurman Brackenbridge; sister-in-law, Lilly Jamison, and a host of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Sunday afternoon at 4:00 pm in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Marshall officiating. Interment will be made in Alleghany Memorial Park. Friends may pay their respects at anytime at Arritt Funeral Home. The family will receive their friends Saturday this evening from 7:00 until 8:30 PM at Arritt Funeral Home. Memorial Information The family suggests that donations in Mrs. Persinger's name be made to the Mallow Presbyterian Church.
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Ryan Summers

Sep 21, 2023

I knew Evan through the EB community as we both suffer from this disease. I used to love playing Fortnite with him especially because he was so good at it. It was amazing to know him, and I am going to miss those times. He touched my whole family even though we live far away in Massachusetts. We are all thinking of your family in this hard time.

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The Randozzo Family

Sep 21, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss prayers for comfort as you go through the hard time.

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Kimm Robertson

Sep 21, 2023

Watching this young man over the years be so courageous. He loved his Momma and sisters so much. Thank you for sharing Evans Journey with us. I will continue prayers for your family. I know in my heart that Even is running around heaven enjoying having no pain. God Bless you all.

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Elizabeth Gardner

Sep 21, 2023

I will never forget you Evan Michael Groves. Caring for you was a pleasure and I will forever be changed for the better by knowing you. Your courage and goodness are a rare gift that an Sending love and comfort to your precious family.

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Virginia Doyle

Sep 21, 2023

May God continue bless you all 🙏🙏🙏🙏

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C&O Historical Society

Sep 21, 2023

Very sorry to hear of Evan's passing. We remember his visit to the Heritage Center in July of 2022 and his love of trains. Our thoughts and prayers are with Evan's family.

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Kimberly R Andrews

Sep 20, 2023

As I watched this young man grow from a toddler when you guys moved in beside me, I was simply amazed at the heart and can do in him. I loved seeing him enjoy everyday adventures that most children take for granted, swinging on a swing, playing in the snow, play with his trucks in the gravel and sliding on waterslide between our houses. It is not going to be the same on the drive without him. Many prayers and much love to you and the girls.

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Yvonne Harvey

Sep 20, 2023

Christina, you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I feel like you have been my family since I have kept up with Evans journey. You have been the best mom.I wondered how you did it all.Thank you for allowing us to be apart of Evans life.I sure am gonna miss him. He is riding his train and we know he is happy.

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Heather Mann

Sep 20, 2023

Many thoughts are with you Christina and his sisters. I know your hearts are so heavy right now but we know dear Evan is free of the horrific pain he lived with all his life. He was such a strong boy and I know his tired little body is now at peace. God be with you all and comfort you during this difficult time. He was so special to so many people.

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Kay & Eddie Long

Sep 19, 2023

Dad (Leonard) and (Mom) Phoebe with us four children (Carol, Kay, Wilson and Barbara lived beside (Uncle Abe and His wife Trudy, with their four children John, Alvin, Lorraine, and Gradey. Many years we all had the best fun and wonderful memories of wonderful country living and mountain air. My best memories of Uncle Abe “ was come Spring to plow the garden. As a young girl, I always wondered how the heck did he keep that big work horse from running off with him when, plowing the garden. That big work horse practically ran with him. Uncle Abe had the most wonderful garden each summer and took great care to tend to the garden and always shared with us. I will always remember Uncle Abe stood by our Family when ( Dad) Leonard passed. We were very grateful for that. Uncle Abe, now there is a (Bountiful Garden) in Heaven that is waiting for you and all those passed before you. Uncle Abe your hard work here on earth is done. You have been a Wonderful Servant unto our Lord. May you Rest In Peace. You will be missed. Kay & Eddie Long.

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Addie Holesapple

Sep 19, 2023

Sending so much love to Christina, Chyanne, Hannah, and the entire family! 💗 Evan was such a sweet, special soul and will be forever remembered. Praying for peace and comfort both now and in the days and years to come.

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Virginia Wright Wilson

Sep 19, 2023

Uncle Abe was always one of my favorite people. I can hear him say "mercy" like it was yesterday. I haven't seen him since probably when my daddy died in 2014. Rest easy and say hello to everyone for us.

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