Vera Toney Tyree

Vera Toney Tyree

Vera Toney Tyree of Rocky Mount, went to be with her Lord, Sunday morning, May 2, 2010 at Our Lady of the Valley, with her loving sister Dean by her side. She was 91 years old, born in Franklin County, October 16, 1918, daughter of the late James Walter and Annie May Blankenship Toney. She lived in Rocky Mount with her loving husband Laryn Tyree for most of their life. In addition to her parents and husband she was also preceded in death by her son Toney Tyree and infant grandson; Ricky, her sisters; Loreda Cundiff and husband Ed, Mattie Holland and husband Clay, Mozelle Brown and husband Ira, Zelma Callahan and husband Tom, her brothers; Dennis Toney, James Toney and wife Edna, Bill Toney and brother-in-law; George Shell. Vera is survived by her daughter-in-law; Pat Tyree, grandson; Timmy Tyree and wife Linda, great-granddaughter; Kelly Tyree, great grandsons; Ricky and Billy Tyree, sisters; Reba Scott and husband Hubert, Dean Shell, sisters-in-law Geraldine and Peggy Toney Hodges, several nieces and nephews and her loving family of friends at Our Lady of the Valley. She retired from Virginia Apparel in Rocky Mount, and was a member of Rocky Mount Christian Church. The family would like to thank the staff of Our Lady of the Valley, in Roanoke for their care of Vera for the past several years. They went above and beyond to ensure her health, comfort and happiness. Our appreciation to them for their help and support of the family members as well. Vera was blessed to have such a loving place to call home. Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Franklin Memorial Park with Pastor Daniel Freeland officiating. Her family will be receiving friends 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Rocky Mount Christian Church 120 South Main Street, Rocky Mount. Arrangements by Flora Funeral & Cremation Service 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount.