NORMA JEAN REASOR TANKERSLEY

Norma Jean Reasor Tankersley, 76, of Dryden, went to her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 18, 2022. She was a devoted wife, mother, and granny. She was of the Baptist faith her whole life and loved Jesus. She grew up on a dairy farm in the Olinger community and never lost her passion for farming with her family. She was the backbone of her family farm, even keeping up with farming schedules long after she retired. She was known for her green thumb, work ethic, and love of nature. One of her great delights was watching nature through her binoculars or enjoying quiet time on the farm. She enjoyed traveling and experiencing new things, and never failed to bring back gifts to friends and family after her latest adventure. She served as a member of the Lee County FSA Committee and the Lee County Farm Bureau.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Joseph “Joe Bud” Tankersley; her mother and father, Ora Lee Boggs Reasor and Martin Henderson Reasor; brothers, James, Frank, Richard, Ray, Joe, and Claude Reasor; sisters, Becky Holbrook, and Mae Reasor.

She is survived by her son, Lawrence Tankersley and wife, Cheryl, of Stickleyville and granddaughters Lauren and Lydia Tankersley; daughter, Dottie Blanken and husband, Tim, of Dryden; daughter, Stephanie Leedy and husband, Aleck, of Murray, Kentucky and grandchildren Verena and Will Leedy; daughter, Amanda Fig and husband, Mike, of Dryden and granddaughter Jaden Barnette. She is also survived by three sisters; Lillian Baker, Margaret Dzakowic, and Kathy Lawson (Carl); two brothers: Ralph Reasor (Pat) and Tommy Reasor; two sisters-in-law: Helen Reasor and Alma Reasor; one brother-in-law: Foster “Ram” Tankersley (Cindie); and many beloved nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, and cousins. Norma’s caregivers became part of her family: Teresa Spivey, Brenda Craft, Denise Blanken, Kristie Pol, Vickie Lewis and Barbara Middleton. The family would like to thank these women, and the many dedicated home health workers that were involved with her care. The family would also like to thank the Lee County Sheriff’s Department and the Lee County Rescue Squads for their immediate assistance on several occasions that enabled us to have more time with our mother.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 pm Tuesday, July 26th at the Roy A Green Funeral Home with services following in the funeral home chapel officiated by Tommy Ely. Burial will follow in the Powell Valley Cemetery, Dryden, Virginia. Roy A. Green Funeral Home of Appalachia is in charge of arrangements. Tommy Ely officiating.