Betty J. Hobbs, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Lewis Gale – Montgomery Regional Hospital with family by her side.
The daughter of the late Houston & Lorine LaFon, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Douglas LaFon; as well as her husband of 61 years, Elbert L. Hobbs.
She is survived by her children, Sharon L. Lutz, Frankie L. Hobbs & wife Betty Jo Hobbs, and Allen W. Hobbs; six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; brothers and sisters, Ted LaFon & wife Jo, Peggy Lucas & husband, C. F., and Madlyn Wimmer all from Pearisburg; and her very loving dog, T. J.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 5, 2012, from 6-8 pm at the Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Monday, February 6, 2012, at 2 pm in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Charles Lutz officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
The family would like to thank all of the wonderful staff at Lewis Gale – Montgomery Regional Hospital for their care, kindness and love they showed by her bedside, and a very special thank you to Mrs. Kerry Richardson and Mrs. Ashleigh French, ICU RNs. You will always be special in our hearts – God Bless.