LYDIA LAVENIA ELKINS HALL, age 72, of Jonesville, VA passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 2, 2013. She was born in Lee County of the Wallen’s Creek Community on August 13, 1941 to the late Hubert and Merle Elkins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; ex-husband, Frank R. Hall, Sr.; 1 brother, Patton Elkins and 2 infant brothers, Clarence and Johnny Elkins.

She was saved and baptized at an early age and joined Davis Chapel Church. She moved to Gas City, IN and raised her family while working for Marion Family Practice/Cardinal Health Systems. She retired and moved back to the home place on Wallen’s Creek in October, 2003.

She is survived by 1 son, Frank Hall, Jr.; 2 daughters, Becky Mannon and Stephanie Hall, who was her caregiver for over 3 years; 3 granddaughters; 4 grandsons; 6 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Ann Tharp, Bobbie Speck and Barbara Collingsworth; 2 brothers, J. C. and Tommy Elkins; 12 nieces and nephews and 21 great nieces and great nephews.

She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends, but we know she is at peace in heaven now.

-Written by her sister, Barbara Collingsworth