Mrs. Yvonne F. Fannon Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Big Stone Gap, VA Yvonne F. Fannon, 67, of the Seminary Community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2014 with her family by her side. Yvonne succumbed to Pancreatic Cancer after a courageous one year fight but ultimately won her battle as she entered into eternal rest. Yvonne was born in Big Stone Gap, VA on August 18, 1946, to the late Kyle and Mildred Fields. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Billy Fields. Yvonne was both a member of The Heritage Church of God and The Voices of Hope Community Choir. She had a passion for singing and an unshakable faith. She was an avid gardener and loved all types of flowers. Yvonne is survived by her husband, Boyd C. Fannon, Jr. of the Seminary Community and three children; Melissa F. Sloan and husband Martin of Gate City, VA, Boyd D. Fannon III and fiancé Jennifer Oaks of Fort Blackmore, VA, Kiley Fannon of Big Stone Gap and an honorary daughter, Amanda Lane who also resides in Big Stone Gap with her two children Kailey and Hank. Yvonne is also survived by 7 sisters ; and 4 brothers; Mary and James Carpenter of Winter Haven, Fla., sister, Norma Volger and companion Ray Pizzino of Advance, N.C., brother, Claude and Geraldine Fields of Dunkirk, IN, sister, Betty and Earl Pennington of Big Stone Gap, brother, Robert and Loretta Fields of Big Stone Gap, brother, K.C. Fields of Big Stone Gap, sister, Linda and Danny Powers of Big Stone Gap, sister, Alice and Drew Osborne of Big Stone Gap, sister, Teresa and Rick Jones of Coeburn, VA, brother, Ricky and Robin Fields of Big Stone Gap., and sister, Debbie and Cotton Ryan of Big Stone Gap. Surviving are nieces, nephews, a host of friends; and special friends, Nadine Simpson and Sandra Bowman, both of the Seminary Community. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday at Holding Funeral Home (17 E. 3rd St., N.) in Big Stone Gap, VA. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. on Monday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ronnie Mutter officiating. Interment will be Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Powell Valley Cemetery in Dryden, VA. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home by 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday to go in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Collins, Richard Jones, Hank Lane, Jack Lane, James Osborne, Daniel Powers and Danny Wells. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kyle Collins and Boyd Fannon III. To view the obituary online and offer condolences, please visit www.holdingfuneralhome.com. Holding Funeral Home is serving the Fannon family.

Mrs. Yvonne F. Fannon

August 14, 1946 - June 26, 2014