Effie Lee Weiss

Effie Lee Weiss, age 86, of Route 3 Box 569, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at her residence. Born on August 6, 1924 in Bluefield, she was a daughter of the late Willis Isaiah and Eugena Hester Thomason Hager. She had been a resident of Sandlick since 1972 and was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church. She was a retired hairdresser and was a member of the Princeton Moose Lodge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Lewis Eldridge Sigmon; her second husband, John King; a son, John R. King, Jr., 3 sisters, Lillie, Letha, and Willie; and 3 brothers, Carl, Fabbie, and Rader. She was the last surviving member of her family. Survivors include: 1 son: Joseph King and Brenda of Sandlick 2 daughters: Brenda Haskins and Brian of Reidsville, NC Mary Rivenbark and Douglas of Brooksville, MD 8 grandchildren: Tara Altizer and Brad Joey King Debbie Rivenbark Donna Rivenbark Dawn Moody and Chris Megan Haskins John R. King, Jr. and wife Vange Jeanette King 12 great grandchildren: Brandon German, Eric German, Shaun Joiner, Candace Joiner, Taylor Panagopolos, Dustin King, Mackenzie Phelps, Emily Phelps, Benjamin King, John King, Cody Bouche, Caylee Altizer 2 great-great grandchildren: Autumn German and Anastasia Newman Graveside services will be conducted on Monday, June 27, 2011 at 3:00 PM at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell with Pastor David Taylor officiating. Burial will follow with Dustin King, Shaun Joiner, Joe King, Brian Haskins, Douglas Rivenbark, and Brad Altizer serving as pallbearers. Friends may call from 2:00-3:00 PM at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell. Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the family.