BONNIE STONE GALYEAN – AGE 87                           F.C. GALYEAN – AGE 90

Bonnie was born September 6, 1933 and left for her heavenly home Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

F.C. was born August 29, 1930 and followed Bonnie, his wife of 71 years to heaven Sunday, May 16, 2021.

They are survived by their daughter, Vicki Galyean Haga and husband Ben; son Mark Galyean and wife Donna, all of Galax, Virginia; granddaughter Lynn Funk and husband Jody of Galax; and great grandchildren Kayleigh and Austin Funk, of Lynchburg, VA. Also surviving are extended family members which include Jeffery and Libby Haga, and their children Jared and Alyssa, all from Galax; Sean and Christine Haga, and their son Nathaniel, of Watertown, NY; brother and his wife, Roger Galyean and Diane, of Florida; several nieces and nephews; and very special friends Peggy and J.C. Dickens.

Bonnie was preceded in her homegoing by her parents, H.O. and Lettie Beamer Stone; her brother and his wife, Herbert R. Stone and Irene "Snookie" Green Stone.

Bonnie was a loving mother who enjoyed the company of her family, as well as her church family, and many friends. She was a mentor, a teacher, and Christian witness. She was an active member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and had been actively involved in Women's Ministry and served as church organist/pianist until her health began to fail her. She worked for Waddell Nursing Home for 33 years prior to her retirement.

F.C. was preceded in his homegoing by his parents, Saber Ether Galyean and Ella Mae Lowe Galyean; his sister Ila Faye Galyean Rutherford Higgens; brother Thurman Osler Galyean, and his wife Virginia.

F.C. was a man of his word. A working man for Burlington Industries as a "harness fixer" for over 40 years. He loved to trade and bargain and was a natural farmer that enjoyed cattle. F.C. was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church of Galax, where he was a deacon for many years. Children loved him and he was always ready with a gift of Juicy Fruit chewing gum.

The graveside service will be conducted by Rev. James Cowley and Rev. Ben Haga at Monta Vista Memorial Gardens on Tuesday May 18, 2021 at 11 AM. Drive through/walkup visitation will be held from 10AM until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in their memory to: Hillcrest Baptist Church, Bill Martin Fund.

The family is so thankful for the many prayers, cards, calls, acts of kindness, and expressions of sympathy from our church families and many friends. God bless you all.