Introducing a special woman I loved dearly

Verna S. Kessler, 100, of Roanoke, passed away Monday June 2, 2008, when the angels came and took her hand and took her home to her Lord. She is preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Kessler, and stepson, Sherman Kessler. Mrs. Kessler was a member of Belmont Christian Church. She is survived by her sons, Julian Lynwood Hinchee and wife, Carolyn, of Vinton, and Lawrence Edward Hinchee Sr. and wife, Wanda, of Blue Ridge; stepsons, Richard Kessler and Raymond Kessler, both of Vinton; five grandchildren, Lawrence Hinchee Jr., Angela Hinchee, Ricky Hinchee, Timothy Hinchee, Brian Hinchee; four step grandchildren, Beverly Bean, Sherry Moore, Barry Dickerson and Lisa Toney; nine great-grandchildren; nine step great-grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and three step great-greatgrandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2008, in Evergreen Burial Park with the Rev. Bobby Harris officiating.

What can I tell you about Verna? A lot actually. She was my grandmother. I was her first born grandchild and also, her favorite. She lived in the world with only a third grade education. She could squeeze a penny until Abe’s head bled red. She kept me in shoes most of my life and I seemed to be at her house more than at home. She was a very good…