Annie B. Kanagy Obituary (1922 - 2013)

Annie B. Kanagy, 91 Dayton Annie Barbara Yoder Kanagy, 91, died on January 16, 2013 in her home in Dayton, Virginia. She was born in Princess Anne County, Virginia on January 1, 1922 to the late Eli M. and Amelia Beachy Yoder. She served as a pastor's wife and homemaker in Wymer, WV, Harrisonburg, VA, Walnut Creek, Ohio, and Chambersburg, PA. She was a faithful and steadfast mother of eight who delighted her role as a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church. She was married on November 28, 1946 to Alvin C. Kanagy who preceded her in death on November 6, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her daughters, Faith Dawn, who died at birth and Pauline Kanagy Layman who died in 2001. She is survived by multiple siblings, including Ernest Yoder of Rustburg, VA; Ruth Yoder of Floyd, VA; and Grace Horsley of Arrington, VA. She is also survived by her children and their spouses: Sharon (and Lowell) Heatwole of Weyers Cave, VA; Paul (and Joy) Kanagy of Harrisonbug, VA; Eldon Layman of Dayton, VA; David Kanagy of Harrisonburg, VA; Phil (and Janine) Kanagy of Harrisonburg, VA; Arlen (and Sue) Kanagy of Lenoir, NC; Jon (and Pam) Kanagy of Timberville, VA; and Julia Kanagy (and Larry Hales) of Aiea, HI. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Pastor Phil Kanagy will conduct a memorial service Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Weavers Mennonite Church. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30p.m. at the McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com.