Mary "Liz" Elizabeth Depoy
Mary Elizabeth "Liz" DePoy, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Liz was a breast cancer survivor and had lived with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia for many years.
Liz is survived by three children: Patty Brook Delgado-DePoy; James Russell DePoy II and his wife, Darlene, of Greenville, and Rayburn Clinton DePoy and his wife, Anne, of Dayton. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Edna Wine of Mt. Solon and Edith Lam and her husband, Ralph, of Churchville; and brother-in-law, Guy Kiracofe of Manhattan, Kansas. Liz is survived by six grandchildren: James "Jamie" Russell DePoy III, Bethany Nicole DePoy, Allison Louise DePoy, Jaxson Hunter DePoy, Anderson Clinton DePoy, and Madison Grace DePoy. Additionally, she is survived by three great-granddaughters, many nieces and nephews, and her beloved cat, Fluffer.
Liz is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, James R. DePoy; daughter, Mary Lou DePoy; son-in-law, Alfredo Delgado; brothers-in-law, Wilbur "Snooks" Blair, Melvin Armentrout, Ray Wine, and Harry DePoy; and sisters-in-law, Margaret DePoy, Betty Armentrout, and Doris Kiracofe.
Liz was born in Mount Solon, Virginia, on June 28, 1935, to the late Rayburn Russell Myers and Minnie Copeland Blair Myers. She married her soul mate, James Russell DePoy, at the Mossy Creek Presbyterian Church on November 8, 1958.
Liz graduated from North River High School in 1956 and attended Bridgewater College. She co-owned Valley Antiques in Burketown and J and L Fashions in Mount Crawford. Additionally, she co-founded Five Springs Hunt Club in Highland County.
A friendly and outgoing individual, Liz never met a stranger. She loved her family and community, being a long-time resident of Mount Crawford and an active volunteer in her town. She assisted the Mount Crawford Ruritan Club with various meals and events, including Old Fashioned Days, and volunteered her time with the Farm Museum at the Rockingham County Fair.
Liz and her husband Jim enjoyed camping with friends in Highland County and square dancing with the Grand Promenades in Rockingham County. They shared a passion for antiquing, frequently visiting flea markets and antique auctions up and down the East Coast.
Liz delighted in participating in local craft shows, relishing the opportunity to catch up with friends and acquaintances at Dayton Days, Highland County's Maple Festival, and Belle Grove Days.
The family would like to sincerely thank the medical staff at Sentara RMH's 4 East and First Choice Home Health & Hospice for their compassionate care. These staff members are appreciated more than words can express.
Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, January 31, at Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater from 6-8 pm. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 1, at Victory Fellowship Church in Dayton at 11 am, followed by a graveside service at Mount Crawford Cemetery at 2 pm.
Memorial contributions can be made in Liz's honor to Victory Fellowship Church, 3206 Limestone Lane, Dayton, VA 22821.
