Mary Beth Brockway

Born in Burlington, Iowa, April 9, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Gale Wayne Lant and Barbara Jane Holst Lant. Prior to her illness she was employed by Xerox Corp. and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Mary Beth loved animals of all kinds, over the years she was active in horse showing and was a member of the Arabian Horse Club.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by six step-children, David A. Brockway, Josiah A. Brockway, Rebecca L. Brockway, Matthew I. Brockway, Jonathan M. Brockway and Sara B. Lancaster; two grandchildren, Elias and Barrett Brockway and a very special friend, Lori Penn.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 110 Melinda Dr., Lynchburg.

Following the service there will be a reception providing a time of celebration and fellowship.

Because of Mary Beth’s love for animals, the family requests memorial contributions be made in her name to the Amherst County Humane Society, 318 Shelter Rd., Amherst, VA 24521.