Vera Conner

CHURCHVILLE, VA Vera Katherine Conner, 81, of Churchville, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital. She was born September 9, 1934 on Dixon Hill in Mustoe a daughter of the late Charles Richard and Maysie Syron (Kelley) Rexrode. Vera was a homemaker and a caregiver, who enjoyed her family, especially time spent with her grandchildren. She was a member of Jerusalem Chapel United Brethren Church. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Vonda Terry. Surviving family members include her husband, Connel Hansford "Toby" Conner, Jr., whom she married on March 14, 1953; three sons, Richie H. "Shag" Conner and friend, Eunice Montgomery of Edinburg; Douglas W. "Droop" Conner and friend, Penny Benson of Churchville and Tony "Doody" Conner of Churchville; daughter, Tammy Coyner and husband, Donald of Churchville; six grandchildren, Deann Smith, Amanda Young, Toby Coyner, Sarah and Adam Conner and Troy Stephenson; four great-grandchildren, Katelyn and McKenzie Smith, Lynnley Young and Adalynn Coyner and two brothers, Charles Rexrode, Jr. and wife, Carolyn of Mustoe and Jerry Rexrode of Monterey. A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in Oak Lawn Memory Gardens with Pastor Mike Puffenbarger officiating. Active pallbearers will be Donald Coyner, Toby Coyner, Buddy Rexrode, Brent Young, Bernie Plotner, Adam Conner, Troy Stephenson and Bobby McManaway. Friends may call throughout the day on Tuesday at Obaugh Funeral Home and other times at the home of Vera and Toby. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.