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     Mary Ann Poff was buried at Trinity Cemetery, Route 220 south of Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 4, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of August 16, 1963,her married name was Wright.¹ She married Frederick Alwin Wright on August 16, 1963 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ Mary Ann Poff and Frederick Alwin Wright were divorced on November 2, 1972 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.² Mary Ann Poff died on August 28, 2020 at Virginia at age 76.³ She Ann Poff Wright, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 28, 2020. Preceded in death by her parents, Lionne Adelaide Wimmer Poff and Willard Wilmoth Poff, she is survived by beloved friends and family, who include daughter, Rebecca Wright; son, Stephen Wright; daughter-in-law, Pamela Wright (Compton); grandchildren, Lily and Henry Wright; foster brother and sister, Raymond and Mary Basham; and special friends, Izetter (Ike) Glasgow (Beckner), and Michael Glasgow Jr. and family. A graduate of Lord Botetourt High School, Ann was a lifelong resident of Trinity. After graduating high school, she attended Virginia Western Community College and Virginia Southern College. She worked for 25 years at Double Envelope Company in Roanoke and finished her career at VDOT Salem Residency. Anyone who knew Ann, knew she enjoyed the company of her friends and their trips for shopping, vacationing or the holidays. Besides daily walks with her dog, Ann had a deep love of reading and always had several books in process at any given time. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Church of the Brethren, where she served for many years in the choir and on the board. In lieu of a funeral service, a memorial service is planned for a future date due to the Covid -19 pandemic. Ann's ashes will be interred at the Trinity Cemetery with her parents. on September 6, 2020.³

     Maurice Arlen "Sam" Creasy was buried at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Shady Grove, Bedford Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 12, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Ruth Naomi Lyles, daughter of Ivy John Lyles and Ocie Marie Poff, on November 16, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 Maurice Arlen "Sam" Creasy died on April 19, 2017 at Virginia at age 79.² He CREASY, Maurice Arlen January 12, 1938 - April 19, 2017 Maurice Arlen (Sam) Creasy, 79, of Roanoke and Chester, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Dorothy Creasy; brothers, Bernard Eddie and Olin Dale Creasy; and niece, Rhonda Michelle Gibson. Sam is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ruth L. Creasy; daughter, Melanie Dawn Creasy; and sons, Kevin Charles Creasy, and David Lyle Creasy and his wife, Amy. He was a grandpapa to Megan E. and Sarah G. Creasy, and Justin T. and Matthew G. George. Also surviving are his sisters, Carolyn Gibson, and Ruby and her husband, Robin Lester; sisters-in-law, Glenda and Charlotte Creasy; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. After serving in the United States Navy Reserve, Sam worked at Double Envelope in Roanoke where he retired after 35 years of employment. Sam enjoyed family time, laughter, hunting, fishing, collecting Native American relics and most everything outdoors. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastor Robin Lester officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. on April 21, 2017.²

     Jesse Lewis Mills was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^7,4,8 His Social Security Number was 223-38-7819.³ He was born on February 7, 1933 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^{1,7,3,4,5,6,8} He married Frances Ellen Short, daughter of James Joshua Short and Clara Louise Poff, on July 10, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Jesse Lewis Mills died on August 15, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.^{7,2,3,4,9,5,8} He Jesse Lewis Mills, 62, of Salem, died Tuesday, August 15, 1995, at his home. He was retired from General Electric after 27 years as a wireman. He attended Lakeside Baptist Church. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by his parents, Doctor Lewis and Lura James Mills. Survivors include his wife, Frances (Ellen) Short Mills; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry Allen and Terry T. Mills, of Arkansas and David Matthew and Veronica G. Mills, of Fincastle; daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy Sue and John Wizoriek of Vinton, Shelby Jean and Tony Roberts of Salem; grandchildren, Julie Hall, Tyler Roberts, Jesse and Lori Mills, Hunter Roberts; brothers and sister-in-law, Cyrus S. and Betty Mills, of Montgomery, Ala; sisters and brothers-in-law, Hazel I. and Frank Powell of Roanoke, Mabel G. and Gene Willis of Vinton. Burial will follow in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on August 17, 1995.²

     Randolph Jackson Spradlin was born circa 1901 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mary Solomia Poff, daughter of Charles Thomas "Tom" Poff and Roxellis Elsie "Roxie" Atkinson, on October 13, 1964 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

     Marie Virginia Ashby was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.² She was born on April 23, 1944 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.² As of May 29, 1965,her married name was Cook.¹ She married Jon Benny Cook I, son of Bennie Howard Cook and Beatrice Poff, on May 29, 1965 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.¹ Marie Virginia Ashby died on July 10, 1973 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 29.²