Altavista………Patsy Kegley East, age 78, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Born May 9, 1935 in Pittsylvania County she was a daughter of the late Tom Virgil Kegley and Pearl McDaniel Kegley. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Virgil "Bunky" Kegley and Terrell "Biggie" Kegley; and one sister, Lupe K. Adams.
Patsy worked at Yeatts Transfer for 30 years. She was a long time member of New Prospect Baptist Church where she sang in the choir since age 17. Patsy served in many other capacities at the church including teaching in the Betty Mattox Sunday School Class, and was a faithful WMU member.
Family was very important to Patsy. Grandma Patsy loved to attend ballgames, ballet recitals and school activities. For anyone who was ever in her presence, you know her beautiful smile lit the room. Her bright smile and positive approach to life became her trademark. Patsy's home was a place of warmth where all felt welcomed. Patsy blessed all whose lives she touched. She would want us to continue her legacy of service to God and family. In the words of St. Paul, "Patsy fought a good fight; she kept the faith."
She is survived by her husband, Robert Edward East of the residence; four sons, Eddie East and his wife, Janet of Huddleston, Mike East and his wife, Sharon of Hurt; Wayne East and his friend, Kathy Fielder of Hurt; and Brian East and his wife, Tanya of Hurt; one brother, Monte Kegley and his wife, Brenda of Evington; one sister, Peggy Tharp and her husband, Jim of Altavista; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Farris , Jonathan East, Apryl East, Jay East, Justin East, Ryan East, Brianna East, Braelyn East; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 24, 2014 at New Prospect Baptist Church by Rev. Brady Willis. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 P.M. Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to New Prospect Baptist Church Building Fund, 509 Prospect Road, Hurt, VA 24563.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.