Virginia Mullins Chaney

She was born October 24, 1932 in Koehler, Virginia to the late George Dewey Mullins and Doris Sink Mullins. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Russell Chaney, who was waiting for her with loving arms along with Jesus. One precious grandson, Kevin Dwayne Chaney, two brothers, Hillman Mullins and Buddy Mullins, also one of her dearest and precious friends who was like a sister, Vivian Peters.

She is survived by her children; Kenneth Michael Chaney and wife Margaret of Ferrum, Sherry Spencer and husband T.C. of Bassett, Karren Meeks and husband Earnest of Martinsville, Barry Chaney and Heidi of Bassett. Grandchildren; Kenny Chaney, Keith Chaney, Ricky Dixon and wife Amanda, Jennifer Wade and husband Robbie, Chrissy Lineberry and husband Corey, Victoria Chaney, Dianna Chaney, Chris Meeks and wife Crystal, Josh Meeks and wife Montana, great-grandchildren; Harley Hodges Nichols and husband Tyler, Katlyn Chaney, Mason Dixon, Hayle Hylton, and Grant Lineberry, her “Little Man” who kept her laughing most of the time, Joey Meeks and Elsie Meeks.

Mrs. Chaney is also survived by her brothers and sisters; George “Pete” Mullins and wife Doris of Ferrum, Norma Jean Young and Billy Dixon of Henry, Marlene Eames and husband Paul of Rocky Mount, Mary Young and husband James of Rocky Mount, Larry Joe Mullins of Henry, Gary Mullins of Henry, Kathy Collins of Martinsville, many loving nieces and nephews, and a very special “Cuz”, Ronnie Janey and wife Rita of Mount Gilead, North Carolina.

Mrs. Chaney lived most of her life in Henry, Virginia. She worked over 22 years at Bassett Table Company in Bassett. Taking many young people under her wing, always helping anyone and everyone. Her kindness was unbelievable. She loved everyone and everyone loved her.

She was a member of Prillaman Baptist Church in Ferrum where she met her dear friend, Essie Goad many years ago. They shared a special bond and talked almost daily.

Mrs. Chaney was a patient of Dr. Melvin George, who she always called “The Boss”, never letting him walk away without saying “I love you!”. She was on dialysis at Davita of Martinsville for 2 ½ years where everyone became her second family. She loved every staff member and every patient. The family will be forever grateful for all of the love compassion shown to her while she was there. The family would also love to thank Carilion Hospice of Rocky Mount, Virginia. These people are angels. They were with the family only four days, but Jason, Sherri, Dina, and Martha were amazing and helped us through and care for our mother with love and compassion.

Our mother was one of a kind. The mama anyone could have ever dreamed for. We are truly blessed that God chose her for our family.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Collins Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Gary Shupe officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Collins Funeral Home.