Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Bobbie” Barbara Diane SOOTS 
470, Barbara Diane “Bobbie” Stoots Lafon
470, Barbara Diane “Bobbie” Stoots LafonBirthMar 14, 1948, Giles County, Virginia470, Barbara Diane “Bobbie” Stoots Lafon
DeathFeb 6, 2020, Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia470, Barbara Diane “Bobbie” Stoots Lafon
BurialHighland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia470, Barbara Diane “Bobbie” Stoots Lafon
Spouses
1Jay Covington VEST 470, William Eugene Vest-Obituary,470, Shelby Jean Vest Johnston-Obituary,404, Jay Covington Vest-Male-21 May 1943 – 1 October 2019-•-GKVY-7RY,470, Jay Covington Vest
470, William Eugene Vest-Obituary,470, Shelby Jean Vest Johnston-Obituary,404, Jay Covington Vest-Male-21 May 1943 – 1 October 2019-•-GKVY-7RY,470, Jay Covington VestBirthMay 21, 1943, White Gate, Giles County, Virginia404, Jay Covington Vest-Male-21 May 1943 – 1 October 2019-•-GKVY-7RY,470, Jay Covington Vest
DeathOct 1, 2019, Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia404, Jay Covington Vest-Male-21 May 1943 – 1 October 2019-•-GKVY-7RY,470, Jay Covington Vest
BurialCremated470, Jay Covington Vest
FatherLuther Powell VEST (1912-1974)
Mother“Topsy” Lucille Gay UNDERWOOD (1912-2005)
MarriageSep 28, 1963, Sparta, Alleghany County, North Carolina404, Jay Covington Vest-Male-21 May 1943 – 1 October 2019-•-GKVY-7RY
Divorcebef Apr 8, 1973404, Jay Covington Vest-Male-21 May 1943 – 1 October 2019-•-GKVY-7RY
ChildrenLuther Eugene (1967-1967)
Obituary Online notes for “Bobbie” Barbara Diane SOOTS
Barbara Diane "Bobbie" Stoots Lafon
March 14, 1948 - February 06, 2020
Beloved mother, grandmother and sister, Barbara Diane "Bobbie" Stoots Lafon, age 71 of Wytheville passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at her home.
Born March 14, 1948 in Giles County she was the daughter of the late Alena Stoots.
Her son, Luther Eugene Vest, grandparents, Clarence & Rosa Stoots and sister, Patricia Stutler also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her
Children
Gregory J. Vest – Wytheville
Jeffrey Scott (Chrissi) Vest – Fairlawn
Shannon Kelly Lafon – Wytheville
Grandchildren
Brooklyn Makayla Lafon
Victoria Grace Vest
Morgan Elizabeth Vest
Sisters
Donna (Perry) Gallimore – Draper
Tammy (Maury) Robertson – Pulaski
Many nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM – Monday, February 10, 2020, at the Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, Pulaski with Ben Tickle officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family will receive friends between 4:00-6:00 PM Sunday evening at the funeral home. Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.
Source Citation: Bower Funeral Homes 470, Barbara Diane “Bobbie” Stoots Lafon
March 14, 1948 - February 06, 2020
Beloved mother, grandmother and sister, Barbara Diane "Bobbie" Stoots Lafon, age 71 of Wytheville passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at her home.
Born March 14, 1948 in Giles County she was the daughter of the late Alena Stoots.
Her son, Luther Eugene Vest, grandparents, Clarence & Rosa Stoots and sister, Patricia Stutler also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her
Children
Gregory J. Vest – Wytheville
Jeffrey Scott (Chrissi) Vest – Fairlawn
Shannon Kelly Lafon – Wytheville
Grandchildren
Brooklyn Makayla Lafon
Victoria Grace Vest
Morgan Elizabeth Vest
Sisters
Donna (Perry) Gallimore – Draper
Tammy (Maury) Robertson – Pulaski
Many nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM – Monday, February 10, 2020, at the Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, Pulaski with Ben Tickle officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family will receive friends between 4:00-6:00 PM Sunday evening at the funeral home. Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.
Source Citation: Bower Funeral Homes 470, Barbara Diane “Bobbie” Stoots Lafon