1928
Hazel
2013
Hazel Altis
December 19, 1928 — September 22, 2013
Hazel Fralin Altis, 84, of Shawsville, went home to join her loved ones and her Lord on Sunday, September 22, 2013.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Willard Altis; son, Larry Altis; daughter, Louise Ogden; grandson, Paul Vaught; granddaughter, Becky Tolbert; and sisters, Gladys Mills and Ethel Greenwood. She is survived by her children, Douglas Wayne Altis and wife Roberta of Dekalb, Missouri, Debbie Vaught and husband Larry of Pilot, VA, Lori Rodriguez and husband Jose of Lynchburg, and Bruce Altis and wife Lisa of Shawsville; daughter-in-law, Shirley Altis of Pulaski; son-in-law, Robert Ogden of Amherst; grandchildren, Doug Altis and wife Cheryl, Dawn Christy and husband Brett, Michael Altis and wife Lynn, Scott Altis, Melissa Smith and husband Leon, Wayne Blankenship and wife Faith, Brian Blankenship and special friend Amber, Willard Vaught, Cheryl Clark and husband Milton, LJ Altis and wife Kerri, Jeanette Crouse and husband Chris, Travis Ogden and wife Melissa, Jessica Simpson, Aisha Rodriguez, Nicole Rodriguez, Adam Altis and wife Andrea, Brandi Rettig and husband Greg; 45 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister-in-law, Eleanor Futten; many nieces, nephews and special friends; and her special pets who were with her always, Buster and Mitzy.
Hazel was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. She was a woman of strong faith and loved her Lord. Her love of taking care of people spilled over from her home into her job as CNA at McVitty House. Hazel enjoyed flowers, gardening, wildlife, and loved the various pets she had during her lifetime. She was a member of the Senior Saints at Good Shepherd Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, from 5-8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 25th at 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 155 Dunlap Dr., Christiansburg, with Pastor Matthew Kirkland and Pastor George Bulson officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the VFW Post 5311, 490 N. High St., Christiansburg, VA 24073, or to the Wounded Warriors Project, P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Willard Altis; son, Larry Altis; daughter, Louise Ogden; grandson, Paul Vaught; granddaughter, Becky Tolbert; and sisters, Gladys Mills and Ethel Greenwood. She is survived by her children, Douglas Wayne Altis and wife Roberta of Dekalb, Missouri, Debbie Vaught and husband Larry of Pilot, VA, Lori Rodriguez and husband Jose of Lynchburg, and Bruce Altis and wife Lisa of Shawsville; daughter-in-law, Shirley Altis of Pulaski; son-in-law, Robert Ogden of Amherst; grandchildren, Doug Altis and wife Cheryl, Dawn Christy and husband Brett, Michael Altis and wife Lynn, Scott Altis, Melissa Smith and husband Leon, Wayne Blankenship and wife Faith, Brian Blankenship and special friend Amber, Willard Vaught, Cheryl Clark and husband Milton, LJ Altis and wife Kerri, Jeanette Crouse and husband Chris, Travis Ogden and wife Melissa, Jessica Simpson, Aisha Rodriguez, Nicole Rodriguez, Adam Altis and wife Andrea, Brandi Rettig and husband Greg; 45 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister-in-law, Eleanor Futten; many nieces, nephews and special friends; and her special pets who were with her always, Buster and Mitzy.
Hazel was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. She was a woman of strong faith and loved her Lord. Her love of taking care of people spilled over from her home into her job as CNA at McVitty House. Hazel enjoyed flowers, gardening, wildlife, and loved the various pets she had during her lifetime. She was a member of the Senior Saints at Good Shepherd Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, from 5-8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 25th at 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 155 Dunlap Dr., Christiansburg, with Pastor Matthew Kirkland and Pastor George Bulson officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the VFW Post 5311, 490 N. High St., Christiansburg, VA 24073, or to the Wounded Warriors Project, P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
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