Almena Criner

CRINER, ALMENA NIXON, age 88, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, May 24, 2007 in Pulaski Health and Rehab Center. She was born March 5, 1919 in Montgomery County, VA the daughter of the late Wellington Lee and Clara Nixon. She was preceded in death by her parents, a twin sister, Verbena Ayers of Roanoke; a younger sister, Jeanette Wohlford of NC; her husband of 63 years, Haynes L. Criner and oldest son, Phillip L. Criner. She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Kenny & Pat Criner of Radford; Charles & Debbie Criner of Pulaski; David and Lana Criner of Christiansburg; Mark Criner & Amy Baker of Fincastle; five grandsons, two step grandsons, and one granddaughter. Also survived by brother-in-law, Ralph Wohlford of NC; sister-in-law, Helen Broce of Blacksburg; sister and brother-in-law, Jimmy & Fanny Criner of Christiansburg and Don & Betty Criner of Williamsburg. The family would like to thank the nurses and caregivers at the Pulaski Health and Rehab Center for their devoted care over the last six months. Also heartfelt thanks to Mark, Greg and Vicky and especially to Charlie and Debbie for their many hours of loving care provided to Almena in her last years of life. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, May 26 at the Horne Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. at the Sunset Cemetery with Pastor Steve Akers officiating.