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     Mabel Louise Roope Louise Quesenberry, May 2, 1926 - May 28, 2024. Louise “Auntie” Roope Quesenberry, 98, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Spring Oak Senior Living in Christiansburg. Auntie was the daughter of the late Harry and Emily Roope of Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph N. Quesenberry, of 50 years; brothers James W. Roope, H.L. Roope, Glennard Roope; sisters Edna R. Case and Marie R. Moran; nephew John Roope; nieces Cynthia and Sharon Roope. Auntie is survived by nephew Jay Moran (Kelly); nieces Jamie Bond (Wendell), Kim Brumfield (Steve), and Jennie Stewart. Along with many great-nieces and great-nephews, she loved dearly. Auntie was a long-term member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and loved being with people. She especially enjoyed time with her family and watching baseball. Her youthfulness will surely be missed.² She was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 2, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of circa 1954,her married name was Quesenberry.¹ She married Ralph Nelson Quesenberry, son of George William Quesenberry and Clara May Poff, circa 1954.^1,2 Mabel Louise Roope died on May 28, 2024 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 98.²

     Selma James Quesenberry was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on February 21, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on October 2, 1948 at Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 15.^3,4

     Pauline Frances Gardner was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on May 1, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of October 19, 1950,her married name was Quesenberry.² She married William David "Bill" Quesenberry, son of George William Quesenberry and Clara May Poff, on October 19, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 Pauline Frances Gardner died on July 26, 2008 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.^3,1 She Pauline Gardner Quesenberry, 81, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2008 at her home. She was a member of Rockford United Methodist Church in Radford and a retired employee of the VEC in Radford with over 32 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, William David Quesenberry and by a son, Michael Quesenberry. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Mark Falls of Buchanan; brother, Willie Gardner of Roanoke; two sisters, Faye Mitchell and Addie Mae Turman, both of Christiansburg; two grandsons, David Falls and Brian Falls; and four greatgrandchildren, Jessamyn, Ariana, Hannah and Aydain Falls. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 28, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with the Rev. Darlene Marshall and the Rev. Mike Vest officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family requests that contributions be made to either the Rockford United Methodist Church, 6790 Hickman Cemetery Road, Radford, Virginia 24141 or to Carilion Hospice, 700 Randolph St., Radford, Va., 24141. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. on July 27, 2008.¹

     Michael D. "Mike" Quesenberry was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 4, 1957.² He died on April 19, 1972 at age 15.²

     Mary Elizabeth Davis Mary E. Davis Carr, 88, of Glade Hill, passed away at her home on Saturday, August 18, 2018. She was born April 29, 1930 a daughter of the late Squire Richard and Lelia Aliff Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alton H. Davis; a son, Bruce Carr; great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Byrd; and her great-grandson, Cameron Byrd. She is survived by her sons, Richard Carr (Linda) and Shannon Carr (Kathy); daughter, Dawn Carr; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; other family members, her church family and many friends. Interment will follow in the Davis Family Cemetery.³ She was buried at Davis Family Cemetery, Rt. 671, 0.3 miles from Rt. 655, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,3 She was born on April 29, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3,4,5 As of March 12, 1949,her married name was Carr.⁴ She married Alton Howard "Cowboy" Carr, son of Posey Lee Carr and Lula Mable Holland, on March 12, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Mary Elizabeth Davis died on August 18, 2018 at Glade Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 88.³

     Bruce Rayburn Carr was buried at Davis Family Cemetery, Rt. 671, 0.3 miles from Rt. 655, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on September 5, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Beverly Anne Tate on February 14, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Bruce Rayburn Carr and Beverly Anne Tate were divorced on November 17, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Bruce Rayburn Carr died on April 12, 2008 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 44.^2,3,7 He Bruce Rayburn Carr, 44, of Glade Hill, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2008. Preceding Bruce in death was his father, Alton Carr. Surviving to cherish his memory are children, Bruce Carr and Hannah Carr; mother, Mary Davis Carr; brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Linda Carr, and Shannon and Kathy Carr; sister, Dawn Carr; seven nieces and nephews; and five great-nieces and nephews. Bruce grew up in Roanoke and was an avid fisherman and hunter. His first job was at Ole Monterey Golf Club as a grounds keeper and worked his way up to management. His knowledge and dedication, transformed Ole Monterey into one of the best courses in the area. Bruce was precious to all who knew him and will be greatly missed. Interment to follow at the Davis Family Cemetery in Redwood. on April 15, 2008.²

     Pearley Gay Bell was born on April 4, 1928 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of April 26, 1947,her married name was Carr.³ She married Walter Lyndon Carr, son of Posey Lee Carr and Lula Mable Holland, on April 26, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,3

     Forrest Eugene Carr was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 225-58-7502.⁴ He was born on April 17, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Linda Faye Beckner, daughter of A. P. Beckner, on February 25, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Forrest Eugene Carr died on March 5, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.^2,3,4,5,12 He Forrest Eugene Carr, 59, of Roanoke, died March 5, 2004. Graveside service at Copper Hill Cemetery. on March 7, 2004.²

     Her Social Security Number was 224-62-5954.⁴ Linda Faye Beckner was buried at Beckner Family Cemetery, Pine Spur Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on July 27, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of February 25, 1966,her married name was Carr.² She married Forrest Eugene Carr, son of Posey Lee Carr and Lula Mable Holland, on February 25, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Linda Faye Beckner died on October 2, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^5,6,4 She Linda Beckner Carr, 60, of Roanoke, was greeted by her deceased family, father, stepfather, husband, sister, son and daughter-in-law on Sunday, October 2, 2011. She heard her name called and happily answered. She will be greatly missed by her mother, Susie Matheny; sons, James and Billy (Carmen); four grandchildren; sister, Margaret (Calvin); and brother, Ernest (Faye); and special friend, Dean. Special thanks to friends, Dianna, Cathy, Stan and Dean who loved and cared for her during her illness. Graveside Services will be conducted from Beckner Family Cemetery, Pine Spur Road, Callaway. on October 4, 2011.⁵

     Raymond Bruce Carr was buried at Greenmount Cemetery, Hillsboro, Caroline Co., Maryland.^11,9 His Social Security Number was 226-50-7382.⁷ He was born on April 23, 1940 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,8,9 He married Betty Mae Taylor on July 26, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,12 Raymond Bruce Carr died on May 10, 2006 at Easton, Talbot Co., Maryland, at age 66.^7,13,9 He Raymond Bruce Carr of Cordova died Wednesday, May 10, 2006, in Memorial Hospital at Easton. He was 66. Mr. Carr was born April 23, 1940, in Richmond, Va., son of the late Posey Lee Carr and Lula Mable Holland Carr. He had lived in the mid-shore area for the past 16 years, coming from Glen Burnie. He was a carpenter for The Lumber Yard in St. Michaels, retiring in 2003. Mr. Carr was a member of the Talbot County American Legion Post 70. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty D. Carr, in 2004; and eight brothers. He is survived by two stepdaughters, Spring Davidson of Newark, Del., and April Shamblin of West Virginia; his stepmother, Frances Taylor of Pasadena; a brother-in-law and his wife, Russell and Joan Taylor of Glen Burnie; three sisters-in-law, Chrissy Spalding of Pasadena, and Edith Clifton and Nancy Hearse, both of Glen Burnie; and six grandchildren. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery, Hillsboro. on May 12, 2006.⁹

     Betty Mae Taylor was buried at Greenmount Cemetery, Hillsboro, Caroline Co., Maryland.^3,2 She Betty M. Carr of Cordova, MD died on Thursday, July 29, 2004 at Memorial Hospital at Easton. She was 62. Born October 22, 1941 in Odenton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Russell Lee, Sr. and Virginia Mae Knight Taylor. She grew up in Anne Arundel County and in 1959 graduated from Glen Burnie High School. On July 26, 1970 she married Raymond B. Carr. They lived in Virginia for five years, where in 1975 she graduated from the Roanoke Memorial Hospital Practical Nursing Program. Shortly thereafter, they moved back to Glen Burnie, MD where she worked as an LPN at Deaton Medical Center and North Arundel Hospital. In 1982 she received her AA degree in Nursing from Anne Arundel Community College. She worked as an RN for the next fourteen years at North Arundel Hospital, Anne Arundel Medical Center, University of MD and Kent General Hospital in Dover, DE, retiring in 1994 due to illness. She was a member of the Retirement Club Local 540, Baltimore, MD. She loved nursing, spending time with her grandchildren, nieces and nephews, sewing, crocheting, gardening and playing the slots. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Carr is survived by two daughters, Spring Davidson and her husband Jeff Millford, and April Shamblin and her husband Josh; a brother, Russell L. Taylor, Jr. and his wife Joan; six grandchildren; her step-mother, Frances Taylor; half-sister, Christina Spalding; and many other friends and relatives. Burial will be at Greenmount Cemetery, Hillsboro, MD.² She was born on October 22, 1941 at Odenton, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.^3,1,2 As of July 26, 1971,her married name was Carr.¹ She married Raymond Bruce Carr, son of Posey Lee Carr and Lula Mable Holland, on July 26, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Betty Mae Taylor died on July 29, 2004 at Easton, Talbot Co., Maryland, at age 62.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 229-46-4362.¹⁴ Nelson Francis Carr was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^15,1,16 He was born on March 23, 1938 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^15,2,16,4 He married Iris Emily Nichols, daughter of Jessie Willard Nichols and Ethel Marie Hodges, on March 29, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,1,17,7,10 Nelson Francis Carr died on November 30, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.^1,3,16 He CARR, Nelson Francis, 58, of Copper Hill, died Saturday, November 30, 1996 in Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Nelson Carr. Surviving is his wife, Iris Nichols Carr; two sons and daughter-in-law, Jesse and Christine Carr, Michael S. Carr, all of Copper Hill, Troy W. Carr and his fiancee, Jenny Whittle of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Tara Dawn Carr, Alanna Fawn Carr and Isiah S. Carr; four brothers, Walter Carr, George Carr, Eugene Carr, all of Roanoke, Raymond Carr of Baltimore, Md; and a very special nephew, Keith Carr. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Monday at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Dale Bowman officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m Sunday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on December 1, 1996.¹

     Iris Emily Nichols was buried at Adney Gap Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁸ She was born on August 6, 1941 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ As of March 29, 1961,her married name was Carr.⁴ She married Nelson Francis Carr, son of Posey Lee Carr and Lula Mable Holland, on March 29, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,1,3,4,7 Iris Emily Nichols died on January 22, 2020 at Virginia at age 78.⁸ She Iris E. Carr, 78, of Copper Hill, Va., passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Carr; and sons, Mike Carr, Jeff Carr and Troy Carr. Iris is survived by her son, Jesse Carr and his wife, Christine; very special friend "daughter like" caretaker, Norma Jean Greene; grandson, Isaiah; two granddaughters, Tara and Alanna Carr; two great-grandchildren, Aurora Compton and Sterling Compton; two sisters, Ann Wray and Linda Martin; and brother, Terry L. Nichols. Interment will follow at Adney Gap Cemetery. on January 22, 2020.⁸

     Infant Furrow was buried at Edison Guilliams Cemetery, Rt. 640, 0.6 miles from Rt. 748, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She died in March, 1940 at Franklin Co., Virginia; Part of an infant set of twin girls.¹ She was born in March, 1940 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-92-7711.⁷ Altha Vane Furrow was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born on December 17, 1907 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,7 She married Roy Lee Guilliams, son of John Luke Guilliams and Eliza Lee Sowder, on December 27, 1928 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² As of December 27, 1928,her married name was Guilliams. Altha Vane Furrow died on October 18, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.^7,2,8 She GUILLIAMS, Altha Vane Furrow, 89, of Callaway, died Saturday, October 18, 1997 at Community Hospital of Roanoke. Born December 17, 1907, she was a daughter of the late Claude K. Furrow and Jemima (Dina) Bell Furrow. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Guilliams, an infant daughter and two sons, Pete Guilliams and Danny Guilliams. Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law, Sylvia Cooper of Roanoke, Vera and John LaPrade of Boones Mill, Arlene Carter of Roanoke, Dot and James Webb of Callaway; six sons and daughters-in-law, Newton and Norma Jean Guilliams of Callaway, Coy and Caroline Guilliams of Callaway, Steve and Linda Guilliams of Rocky Mount, Fred and Barbara Guilliams of Callaway, Barry Guilliams of Roanoke, Ronnie and Joyce Guilliams of Callaway; daughter-in-law, Betty Jane Guilliams of Callaway; two sisters, Lena Custer of Callaway and Alma Jones of Bassett; two brothers, B. L. (Bill) Furrow and B. W. (Pat) Furrow both of Callaway; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren also several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. on October 20, 1997.²