Obituary of Florence Ikenberry Covey

Florence Elizabeth Ikenberry Covey joined her husband of 57 years,
Francis, in heaven on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the age of 95. She was
pre-deceased by her parents, Joseph and Lula Kingery Ikenberry,
brothers, Luther and Ernest Ikenberry; and sisters, Lucille Barnhart
and Hattie Divers.

Florence is survived by daughter, Victoria Covey Taylor and husband
Tom; son, Arnold Covey and wife, Sheree; five grandchildren and eight
great grandchildren; Beth Ryder, husband Mike, and their son, James
Smith; Adrianne Taylor-White, husband William and their children, Daxton
and Jubilee; Lori Taylor Rolf, husband Christopher and their son
Thaddeus; Brandon Covey, wife Emily and their children, Noelle and
Anna-Blake; Carmen Mutispaugh, husband Neil and their children Ellie and
Joci.

Florence was a member of First Church of the Brethren where she served
as a deaconess and demonstrated her deep love for her church family.
After graduating from Radford College she taught 5th grade for 30 years.
The majority of her career was spent at Broad Street Elementary School.

Florence and Francis loved to travel. They also enjoyed many summers at
Smith Mountain Lake in the summer home that Francis built.

In recent years Florence was a resident at Friendship Manor and later at
Richfield.

"Granny" was a gentle soul who inspired all she met. She brought
laughter, comfort, guidance and acceptance. She had a way with her
words that would stick with you forever, and would cause you to giggle
each time you thought about them. We were honored to spend as many
amazing days with her as we had, and while its is hard to say goodbye,
we know it is only goodbye for now.

Flowers are appreciated, and in honor of her many years of teaching you
may contribute school supplies to the First Church of the
Brethren's "Back To School Supplies Project".

A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2019 at First Church
of the Brethren 2001 Carroll Avenue by Pastor Dava Hensley. Interment
will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive
friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Simpson Funeral Home
5160 Peters Creek Road. 366-0707