Elizabeth “Betty” Dunn Palmer, 84, of Riner, VA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 31, 2011.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hobart & Mabel Dunn; her husband, Fred S. Palmer; sons, Fred Palmer, Jr. and Richard Palmer; sisters, Patty Broyles and Agnes Crawford.
She is survived by her children, Sandra Palmer Moye & husband, Orley Junior, and Beth Palmer Burbage & husband, Barry; grandchildren, Christy Shivell, Fred Palmer, III, David Palmer, Matthew Palmer, William Palmer, Jesse Palmer Lloyd, Anna Elizabeth Moye, Jeremiah Palmer; 3 great-grandchildren, a dog named “Mandy”, and many dear friends.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at the Horne Funeral Home. The memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2011, at 11 am at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with the Reverend Rhonda Hobbs officiating.
Betty was a member of the Floyd United Methodist Church and she loved to quilt and garden, but most of all spend time with her family.
Donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Blue Ridge Chapter, 1 Morton Drive, Suite 106, Charlottesville, VA 22903.