1920
Elizabeth
2009
Elizabeth Fraley
June 4, 1920 — December 29, 2009
FRALEY
Elizabeth Gilbert Kinnaird
Elizabeth Kinnaird Fraley, 89, of Christiansburg passed away at home December 27, 2009. She was born June 4, 1920 to Harriett Cooper and William Elbert Gilbert.
Elizabeth grew up in Radford and graduated from Radford College where she was president of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and May Queen. As a young woman, she was an avid equestrian. During WWII, Elizabeth was employed by Radford Arsenal and later taught special education in Christiansburg. As the wife of an Air Force officer, she enjoyed travel to many countries.
In her last years, Elizabeth resided in Christiansburg and Radford where she was an active member of Radford Presbyterian Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; a beloved aunt Ethel Cooper; brothers William Cooper and John Bailey Gilbert; her first husband James Duncan Kinnaird; and her second husband Elmer Fraley.
Surviving are daughters Anne Fraley Hickling (and husband Dan); Barbara Fraley Simmons (and husband Rob); son James Duncan Kinnaird, Jr. (and wife Sharron); grandchildren Heather Kinnaird Warren (and husband Scott); Sam and Katie Simmons; and Andrew, Christopher, and Alexandra Hickling; and great-grandchildren Isabelle and Luke Warren.
Special thanks to Ian Bishop and Debra Corbit for friendship and care. Arrangements have been entrusted to Horne Funeral Home of Christiansburg.
A memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. Thursday, December 31st at Christiansburg Presbyterian Church with Dr. Donald Makin officiating. The family will receive friends at the Hickling residence: 1445 Red Hawk Run in Christiansburg 6-8 P.M. Wednesday December 30th. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery County Humane Society.
Elizabeth Gilbert Kinnaird
Elizabeth Kinnaird Fraley, 89, of Christiansburg passed away at home December 27, 2009. She was born June 4, 1920 to Harriett Cooper and William Elbert Gilbert.
Elizabeth grew up in Radford and graduated from Radford College where she was president of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and May Queen. As a young woman, she was an avid equestrian. During WWII, Elizabeth was employed by Radford Arsenal and later taught special education in Christiansburg. As the wife of an Air Force officer, she enjoyed travel to many countries.
In her last years, Elizabeth resided in Christiansburg and Radford where she was an active member of Radford Presbyterian Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; a beloved aunt Ethel Cooper; brothers William Cooper and John Bailey Gilbert; her first husband James Duncan Kinnaird; and her second husband Elmer Fraley.
Surviving are daughters Anne Fraley Hickling (and husband Dan); Barbara Fraley Simmons (and husband Rob); son James Duncan Kinnaird, Jr. (and wife Sharron); grandchildren Heather Kinnaird Warren (and husband Scott); Sam and Katie Simmons; and Andrew, Christopher, and Alexandra Hickling; and great-grandchildren Isabelle and Luke Warren.
Special thanks to Ian Bishop and Debra Corbit for friendship and care. Arrangements have been entrusted to Horne Funeral Home of Christiansburg.
A memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. Thursday, December 31st at Christiansburg Presbyterian Church with Dr. Donald Makin officiating. The family will receive friends at the Hickling residence: 1445 Red Hawk Run in Christiansburg 6-8 P.M. Wednesday December 30th. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery County Humane Society.
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