From: Thomas Nester To: Elaine Via Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2005 11:48 AM Subject: Stacy /Via obit. Maxine Joye Via Stacy, of Salem, departed this life on Thursday, August 18, 2005. She was born in Roanoke, Va. on February 14, 1929, to the late Newsom E. and Effie Mae Laffoon Via. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband of 42 years, H. Lawson Stacy; her brother, Edward T. Via; her infant sister, Doris Mae Via; and her beloved canine companion, "Spot." She is survived, and will be dearly missed, by her daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Jimmy Adams of Salem, Va.; brother and sisters-in-law, N.E. and Agnes Via, Louise Via of Roanoke, Va.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob and Connie Stacy of Richmond, Va., Donald and Jean Stacy of Marion, Va., and Ken and Karla Stacy of El Paso, Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Maxine was a graduate of Jefferson High School (Class of 1947) and Averett College (Class of 1949). She was employed as an underwriter for Allstate Insurance Company until she left to become a homemaker to her h! usband and daughter, and caregiver to many ill and aging family members and friends. A lifelong member of Melrose Baptist Church, she served in various capacities over the years and quietly demonstrated her faith and Christian ideals daily through her approach to life, her undying belief in the "Golden Rule", and her failure to meet a stranger. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A celebration of Maxine's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 22, 2005 at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Salem, with the Rev. Larry E. Sprouse officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 20th and Sunday, August 21st from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. each day at the funeral home. While flowers are appreciated, memorials may also be made to the Salem Rescue Squad or to Melrose Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.johnmoakey.com.