Veda Margaret Sexton

On November 22, 2011, Veda Margaret Avancini Sexton, of Bluefield was called home after a very long journey in this life at the age of 98. She was born on April 13, 1913 in Fayette County West Virginia, was raised in the mountains, and spent her entire life here. There was no place in this world more beautiful to her than the mountains. During her life she bore witness to the birth of cars, planes, rockets and everything we take for granted. In the final four years of life she was able to spend quality time with her grandchild she nicknamed "Pooh-Pooh". This special relationship always brought a smile to her face and a twinkle to her eyes, and for a few moments, would relieve her of the pain of this life. Her life has influenced many people for the better and she will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her Parents; Father-Louis Cambell Avancini, Mother Phoebe Jane Avancini Brothers; John Comuzie, George Comuzie, Pete Comuzie, Ben Avancini, Louis (Bud) Avancini, William Avancini ; and sisters; Tressie who died at birth, Elizabeth Dixon, Genova Comuzie, Annie Morris (Avancini); Vada, her twin who died in 1918 and Vivienne Jones (Avancini). Survivors include: Sons: David Sexton and wife Ai Kim Sexton of Bluefield WV Harold Avis and wife Mildred of Rocky Mount VA Brother: Melvin Avancini, Jr. Granddaughter Aurora Briar Sexton of Bluefield WV Grandchildren: James Avis and wife Debbie of Roanoke VA, Ann Jessee and husband Terry of Thaxton VA, Faye King of Salem VA, Penny Wheeler and husband Kent of Rocky Mount VA, Drema Avis of Ohio, and James Avis of Ohio Great Grandchildren: Joshua Lucas of Richmond VA, Beth Gordon of Roanoke VA, Sheena Jessee of Augusta GA, Kevin Jessee of Thaxton VA, James Avis of Roanoke VA, Chris Avis of Roanoke VA, Dustin Avis of Roanoke VA, Cody Avis of Roanoke VA, Autie Avis of Roanoke VA, Crystal Irby of Roanoke VA, Crystal Avis of Ohio, Daniel Avis of Ohio Great Great Grandchildren: (5) Preston Gordon of Roanoke VA, Deztini Avis of Roanoke VA, Shane Avis of Roanoke VA, Caleb and Caden Avis of Roanoke VA. Services will be private and in lieu of flowers the family requests that monetary donations be made to St. Judes Children's Hospital in her honor. Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the family.