1919
Neva
2006
Neva Sumner
December 4, 1919 — May 18, 2006
SUMNER, Neva Argabright Walton, 86 of Roanoke and formerly of Christiansburg died Thursday, May 18, 2006.
Mrs. Sumner worked for 32 years in the office of Blue Ridge Manufacturing and Imperial Reading Manufacturing. She was instrumental in organizing the Christiansburg Fire Departments Ladies Auxiliary in 1958 and was the first president. She was an active member of St Paul United Methodist Church and for over 50 years a member of the Eastern Star. After moving to Roanoke she became an active member of North Roanoke Baptist Church and the Dorcus Sunday school Class. Mrs. Sumner was a resident of Friendship Manor Retirement Community where she was involved with many activates.
The daughter to the late James S. Argabright and Lorena Argabright Martin, she was also preceded in death by her husbands; Carnice C. ?Beans? Walton, and Frank D. Sumner, brother; James R. Argabright and her twin sister; Nena A. Epperly.
She is survived by her three nephews; James W. Epperly of Christiansburg, Larry A. Epperly of Gahanna, Ohio, Eugene & Rene Argabright, Yorktown, VA, one niece; Sally G. Archibald, of Grove City, PA, a sister-in-law; Josephine Argabright of Yorktown, VA and a host of friends from friendship manor in Roanoke.
The family will receive friends Sunday, May 21, 2006 at The Horne Funeral Home from 4 ? 6 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2006 in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Darryl Crim and Dr. David A. Goodpasture The family request that flowers be omitted and contributions be made to Christiansburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, 110 Depot Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073. The family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. (540-382-2612)
Mrs. Sumner worked for 32 years in the office of Blue Ridge Manufacturing and Imperial Reading Manufacturing. She was instrumental in organizing the Christiansburg Fire Departments Ladies Auxiliary in 1958 and was the first president. She was an active member of St Paul United Methodist Church and for over 50 years a member of the Eastern Star. After moving to Roanoke she became an active member of North Roanoke Baptist Church and the Dorcus Sunday school Class. Mrs. Sumner was a resident of Friendship Manor Retirement Community where she was involved with many activates.
The daughter to the late James S. Argabright and Lorena Argabright Martin, she was also preceded in death by her husbands; Carnice C. ?Beans? Walton, and Frank D. Sumner, brother; James R. Argabright and her twin sister; Nena A. Epperly.
She is survived by her three nephews; James W. Epperly of Christiansburg, Larry A. Epperly of Gahanna, Ohio, Eugene & Rene Argabright, Yorktown, VA, one niece; Sally G. Archibald, of Grove City, PA, a sister-in-law; Josephine Argabright of Yorktown, VA and a host of friends from friendship manor in Roanoke.
The family will receive friends Sunday, May 21, 2006 at The Horne Funeral Home from 4 ? 6 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2006 in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Darryl Crim and Dr. David A. Goodpasture The family request that flowers be omitted and contributions be made to Christiansburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, 110 Depot Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073. The family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. (540-382-2612)
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