Fort Spring-Lois F. Burns, 86, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at Peyton Hospice House in Fairlea. Lois was born July 5, 1929, in Mount Vernon (Fort Spring) and was the daughter and last remaining child of the union of the late Jubal Early and Mary Alice Young Arbaugh. She was of the Methodist faith and retired after 29 years of service with the WV Daily News and Valley Ranger. Preceding her in death were her husband, Milburn “Dick” Burns; sisters, Mabel Gwinn, Arlene Brown, Betty Stevens and Doris Porterfield; and brother, John Arbaugh. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Saturday, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m. in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Fort Spring, with Pastor Stewart Farley officiating. Upon Lois’ request there will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to either the Peyton Hospice House, 1265 Maplewood Avenue, Lewisburg, WV 24901 or the Greenbrier County Animal Shelter, 151 Holliday Lane, Lewisburg, WV 24901. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Ronceverte is in charge of arrangements. Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.
