Mary Beard Manspile

Mary Beard Manspile, 82, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012. She went with the Lord to rejoin her grade school sweetheart and husband of 61 years, A.W. "John" Manspile. Mary or "Johnnie", as she was affectionately called, was preceded in death by parents, Roy Wilson Beard and Mary Leighton Beard; and brother, Roy Gibson Beard. Mary is survived by one son, John Andrew Manspile of Buchanan; two daughters, Cleo Manspile of Winchester and Susan Davis of Buchanan; son-in law, Gary, of Buchanan; and granddaughter, Stacy Lynn of St. Louis; sister, Maude Ellen (Patsy) Burch and husband, David of Maryland; brother, Richard W. (Dickie) Beard and wife, Sandy of Roanoke; and numerous nieces and nephews; as well as a very special friend, Shirley Beckner. "Granny" was a kind and generous person who always thought of others before herself. Devoted to her family, she will be dearly missed. The family will receive friends Sunday, September 23 from 1 to 3 pm at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway with graveside services to follow at 3:00 pm in Fairview Cemetery~Buchanan with Pastor Henry K. Dodson officiating. The family wishes to express a special thanks to the staff and technicians of Friendship Manor Dialysis Center for all their years of love and care. Those wishing to make a contribution, please consider the National Kidney Foundation, 2601 Willard Road, Suite 103, Richmond, VA 23294 and Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018.