Virgie Gilmer Akers's obituary , Passed away on June 4, 2022 in Christiansburg, Virginia

Virgie Gilmer Akers

July 9, 1944 - June 4, 2022 (77 years old)

Christiansburg, Virginia

Virgie Gilmer Akers's obituary , Passed away on June 4, 2022 in Christiansburg, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Horne Funeral & Cremation Services

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Virgie Gilmer Akers

July 9, 1944 - June 4, 2022 (77 years old)

Christiansburg, Virginia

Virgie Gilmer Akers Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Virgie Gilmer Akers (Christiansburg, Virginia), who passed away on June 4, 2022, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Milton Gilmer and Myrtle Gilmer; and her grandsons, Gabriel David Akers and Elijah Douglas Altis. She is survived by: her husband Leon D. Akers; her sister Christine Woolwine; her children, Karen Akers Havens, Jeff Akers (Becky), Eric Akers (Missy), Cheryl Altis (Doug) and Lisa; her grandchildren, Matthew Havens (Sara), Daniel Havens, Josh Akers (Ashley), Nathaniel Akers (Whitney), Mikaela Akers, Ashley Altis, Austin Altis (Jenna), Caleb Altis, Grace Altis, Jacob Altis, Evan Akers (Taylor) and Hope Akers; and her great grandchildren, Oliver Akers, Emerson Akers and Caroline Altis.

In lieu of flowers family request that donations be made to one of the following organizations in Virgie's honor: American Cancer Society, Good Samaritan Hospice, American Heart Association, or The Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Suggested donation : American Heart Association

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Horne Funeral & Cremation Services



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June 08

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Horne Funeral Home
1300 N Franklin St, Christiansburg, VA 24073

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June 09

Funeral service

Horne Funeral Home Chapel
1300 N Franklin St, Christiansburg, VA 24073

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