Virgie Ellen Reed Quesenberry
Virgie Ellen Reed Quesenberry, 98, of Floyd, passed away on December 31, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harless; parents, Kyle and Pearl Reed; and brothers, Calvin and Marvin Reed.
The oldest of four children, she graduated from Floyd High School and went to work at Imperial Reading. Virgie later married Harless and together they bought a farm and raised two girls. After his death in 1991, she maintained her farm and loved watching her cattle. Later, her favorite son Gary, helped her with the farm. Virgie was a member of Beaver Creek Baptist Church where she was a Member Care Volunteer, sending cards for all occasions and to anyone in need. She was blessed with the best neighbors who kept watch over her, called, and visited often.
She is survived by her daughters, Shelby Quesenberry (Danny) and Vicky Gillespie (Gary); grandchildren, Angela (Julie), Mike and John Quesenberry, Phillip (Mandy), and David (Megan) Gillespie; great-grandchildren, James, Brooke (Alan), Zack, John, William, Adalynn, Camden, Palen, Audrey, and Reagan; great great-grandchildren, Tanner, Levi, and Clover; a loving sister, Lula Mae Sowers; special family members, Cobern and Louise Quesenberry and Evelyn Reed; and her special kitty, Nosey.
Funeral services were held at Beaver Creek Baptist Church, 1647 Beaver Creek Road, Floyd, with Pastor Shannon Hicks officiating on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 2 p.m. The family was present at 12 noon to receive friends at the church. Interment followed at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery on Ridgeview Road. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Beaver Creek Baptist Church. The family would like to express sincere thanks for all acts of kindness during mom's illness and special thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice for their loving care.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4-7.
Online condolences may be made at http://gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com. The family is being served by Gardner Funeral Home.
