Vivian Viola (Betz) Tope
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Vivian Viola (Betz) Tope, 97, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Edgewood Manor in Greenfield.
She was born July 20, 1919 in Rio Grande, the daughter of the late Num and Leila (Darst) Betz.
She had lived for many years in the Vinton County area, and also served as a clerk on the Vinton County Election Board.
She was a member of the Highland United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda E. Hamilton, of Leesburg, with whom she made her home; two grandchildren, Wendell K. (Julia) Hamilton of Leesburg and Sherilyn (Chris) Tone of Greenfield; five great-grandchildren, Zachary (Jennifer) Stout, Mary Stout, Lindsey Tolle, Haley Tolle and Ashton Tone; three great-great-grandchildren; four nieces; and seven nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Lowell C. Tope; and a brother, Kyril C. Betz.
In keeping with her wishes, she was cremated. Vivian will be laid to rest at a later date in the Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Rio Grande.
A memorial service and celebration of her life will also be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 24 at the Highland United Methodist Church. The Rev. John Betz and the Rev. Mary Cyrus will officiate.
For more information, visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc.
She was born July 20, 1919 in Rio Grande, the daughter of the late Num and Leila (Darst) Betz.
She had lived for many years in the Vinton County area, and also served as a clerk on the Vinton County Election Board.
She was a member of the Highland United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda E. Hamilton, of Leesburg, with whom she made her home; two grandchildren, Wendell K. (Julia) Hamilton of Leesburg and Sherilyn (Chris) Tone of Greenfield; five great-grandchildren, Zachary (Jennifer) Stout, Mary Stout, Lindsey Tolle, Haley Tolle and Ashton Tone; three great-great-grandchildren; four nieces; and seven nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Lowell C. Tope; and a brother, Kyril C. Betz.
In keeping with her wishes, she was cremated. Vivian will be laid to rest at a later date in the Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Rio Grande.
A memorial service and celebration of her life will also be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 24 at the Highland United Methodist Church. The Rev. John Betz and the Rev. Mary Cyrus will officiate.
For more information, visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc.