Inez Virginia Yancey

Mrs. Inez Virginia Easley Yancey, 99, of Buffalo Junction, VA entered eternal rest Friday, April 16, 2021 at Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a short stay. Mrs. Yancey was born in Halifax County, VA September 10, 1921 to the late Charlie and Dora Cunningham Easley. She received her education in the Halifax County school system, and at an early age joined White Oak Fork Baptist Church in Virgilina, VA. Mrs. Yancey was a retiree of Russell Stover Candies in Clarksville, VA with over 20 years of service. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, canning, quilting and sewing. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Yancey was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edward Yancey; four children, Thomas, Jr., Preston, Marshall, and Edna Allen; grandson, Marshall Yancey; and siblings, Annie, Essie, Nash, Benro, Jack, and Charlie Easley. She leaves to cherish her precious memories, two daughters, Mary G. Gravitt and Dora P. Roberts both of Washington, DC; three sons, Lawrence Yancey (Julia) of Clarksville, VA, Charles L. Yancey (Clara) of Fort Washington, MD and Robert Lee Yancey (LaTonda) of Richmond, VA; twenty-four grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; sixteen great-great grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Otis Yancey of Bowling Green, VA, and a vast number of other loving relatives and caring friends. Graveside services for Mrs. Inez Virginia Yancey will be conducted 12:00 Noon Friday, April 23, 2021 at White Oak Fork Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Virgilina, VA with Pastor Glenn Faulkner officiating. Public viewing for family and friends will be held on Thursday from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a mask will be required for all viewings and services. We ask that you adhere to all guidelines, and practice social distancing. Arrangements are by C. H. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Clarksville, VA.