Vera Holland Wray

Vera Elizabeth Holland Wray, age 99 of Wirtz, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. Vera was born February 5, 1913 to Johnny Tilton & Mary Elizabeth Meyers Holland in Brown County, South Dakota. After the death of her mother they moved to Phoenix, Arizona. At the age of three her father returned with four small children to the Brushy Hill Community of Franklin County. She retired from Burnt Chimney School Cafeteria after 18 years. Vera is the oldest member of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church and a lifetime member of Blackwater Bowhunters, Inc. She loved to cook, go out to eat and socialize, she loved people and loved her many flowers. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Joe Thomas Wray; daughter-in-law, Mabel Wray; Sisters, Louise Hudson, Frances Holland, Bertha Pitzer, & Beulah Board; Brothers, Louis Holland, Wallace Holland, Wilson Scott, & Perry Scott. She is survived by a Son, Windle T. Wray; Daughter, Dawn Self (A.L.); Grandchildren, Gary T. Wray, Lori Ann Wray, Johnnie T. Wray, Aubrey “Tommy” Self (Tracy), Andy T. Self (Amy); Step-Grandchildren, Brenda Meador (Tim), Sandra Mills (Jay), Rodney Stamback, Michael Stamback, William Reed Watkins, and Pasleigh Roberts; Several Nieces and Nephews and many friends. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 pm Tuesday, August 21 at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home (Rt. 220 Chapel). Graveside services will be conducted from Franklin Memorial Park at 11 am, Wednesday, August 22 with Pastor Joe Dillon officiating. Funeral arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, Route 220 at Wirtz Road, Rocky Mount, Virginia. 540-334-5151…