Virginia Howard Gaither 93, of Roanoke Rapids, died Wednesday October 12, 2016.
Virginia the daughter, of the late Winfield Dewey Howard and Agatha Baggett Nicholson was born in Bertie County August 14, 1923. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas Gaither, Sr. She was a retired registered nurse and worked at the Halifax mental health center.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara F. Slagle and her husband Linwood, Jr of Franklin, Va.; her son, Tom Gaither and Bridie of Youngsville; two grandsons, Linwood Ralph “Rusty” Slagle III and his wife, Susan of Franklin, Va. and Dr Scott Slagle and his wife, Dr Amber Slagle of Roanoke Va.; four great grand children, Ella Anne Slagle, Dane Anthony Slagle, Amanda Mauger and her husband, Miles and Victoria Hansen and her husband, Josiah and three great-great grand children.
Graveside services will be held Friday October 14, 2016 at 3 P.M. in Cedarwood cemetery in Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Jim Hyatt officiating.
The family will receive friends Friday from 1:45-2:45 at the funeral home.
Arrangements are being handle by Askew Funeral and cremation services.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com