“Who can find a virtuous woman, for her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10
Anne M. Fleshman, 81, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017. She was the wife of the late Roy Arlen Fleshman for 58 years
Born Saturday, November 09, 1935 in Cullen, VA, Anne a daughter of the late James and Vola Metcalf.
Anne is survived by a son, Bruce Wayne Fleshman and his wife, Connie, of Lynchburg, a daughter, Teresa Lynne Cartwright and her husband, Hythe, of Chesapeake, VA, five grandchildren: Will Cartwright and his wife, Rachel, of Lynchburg, Holly Cofer and her husband, Wayne, of Lynchburg, Rachel Fleshman and Harley Young, of Concord, Jared Hatcher and Sarah Tingen, of Clover, VA, and Mackenzie Fleshman, of Lynchburg; two great granddaughters, Emersyn Hatcher, of Clover, VA, and Paisleigh Young, of Concord; two sisters, Janice Mann and her husband, William, of Chase City, VA, and Jeannie Neal, of Boydton, VA; a special group of friends, Donna Pritchard, Dhu Parsons, Janie Thorenson, and Barbara Guill; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Anne was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Family and friends meant everything to her. Affectionately known as “Gran” to her grandchildren and their friends, her home was always open to all. Anne loved to cook, read, and sew. She always had a positive attitude, never complaining about anything. She always enjoyed the yearly family vacations to the Outer Banks.
The family will receive friends from Noon to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A celebration of Anne’s life will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Stewart Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Beulah Baptist Church, 528 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24502; or American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA, 23060.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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