1919
Beatrice
2009
Beatrice Matney
October 12, 1919 — August 6, 2009
Matney, Beatrice Linkenhoker, 89, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 6, 2009, just shy of her 90th birthday.
She was born on October 12, 1919 in Rogers, VA to the late George Adam and Myrtle Vertie Payne Linkenhoker. She was the widow of William Matney, Jr. of Stone, KY and lifetime resident of Christiansburg, VA. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by: infant daughter, Diana Lyn Matney; brother, Paul Linkenhoker, and sisters, Flora Summer and Ruby Maxey.
She is survived by her sister, Mable Freeman of Alexandria, VA, daughters and sons-in-law, Debby and Jeff Powell of Salem, VA, Gail and Ken Tuley of Chesterfield, VA, and Sandy Akers Hylton of Christiansburg, VA, grandchildren, Kimberly and Andy Powell, Kaitlyn and Austin Tuley Ricky Akers and wife Stephanie, Eric Akers and fiance’ Lindsay Pace, and step grandson Andy Akers, and great grandchildren, Tiffany and Adam Akers, Tyler Cook, and Sophie Akers. She also leaves behind a host of loving family and friends.
Mrs. Matney was a loving and generous mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a longtime member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church where she was an active member of the Women’s Circle. She had also been an active member of the Christiansburg Disabled Veterans. The family would like to express their gratitude to Vicky Foreman and the staff of Carilion Hospice for their excellent care and support.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 9, 2009 from 5:00 until 7:00 pm at Horne Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted on Monday, August 10, 2009 at 11:00 am at Sunset Cemetery.
She was born on October 12, 1919 in Rogers, VA to the late George Adam and Myrtle Vertie Payne Linkenhoker. She was the widow of William Matney, Jr. of Stone, KY and lifetime resident of Christiansburg, VA. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by: infant daughter, Diana Lyn Matney; brother, Paul Linkenhoker, and sisters, Flora Summer and Ruby Maxey.
She is survived by her sister, Mable Freeman of Alexandria, VA, daughters and sons-in-law, Debby and Jeff Powell of Salem, VA, Gail and Ken Tuley of Chesterfield, VA, and Sandy Akers Hylton of Christiansburg, VA, grandchildren, Kimberly and Andy Powell, Kaitlyn and Austin Tuley Ricky Akers and wife Stephanie, Eric Akers and fiance’ Lindsay Pace, and step grandson Andy Akers, and great grandchildren, Tiffany and Adam Akers, Tyler Cook, and Sophie Akers. She also leaves behind a host of loving family and friends.
Mrs. Matney was a loving and generous mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a longtime member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church where she was an active member of the Women’s Circle. She had also been an active member of the Christiansburg Disabled Veterans. The family would like to express their gratitude to Vicky Foreman and the staff of Carilion Hospice for their excellent care and support.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 9, 2009 from 5:00 until 7:00 pm at Horne Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted on Monday, August 10, 2009 at 11:00 am at Sunset Cemetery.
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