Laura Bell Givens Booze
Laura Bell Givens Booze, age 75, of 224 W. Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, Virginia died Sunday, December 31, 2023, at her residence.
Laura was born on March 10, 1948, in Alleghany County, Virginia to the late Lonnie Lewis Givens and Maybelle Wright Givens. She was self-employed throughout her life and stayed active in her community through her volunteer work with the Clifton Forge Rescue Squad Founders Auxiliary, the Iron Gate Fire Department Auxiliary, the Ladies Auxiliary for the Burnside Carpenter VFW Post 1033, the A.V.A.V.R.S, and other services within the Alleghany Highlands.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Preston Booze III; a son-in-law, Mark; three sisters; and one brother.
She is survived by two daughters, Teresa Lynn Smith of Lexington and Christy Jeffries and husband Bill of Clifton Forge; three sons, Michael Anthony Booze and wife Dollie of Alleghany County, Paul Booze, Sr. and wife Lisa of Iron Gate, and Kevin Booze and wife Janelle of Alleghany County; two brothers, Lloyd Givens and wife Phyllis and Bob Givens; twelve grandchildren, Heather Hicks, Paul Booze, Jr., Joey Stull, Adam Sweet, Johnathon Smith, Megan Smith, Mikayla Booze, Gabriel Booze, Preston Booze, Brooklyn Booze, Miky Mays, and Alex Mays; seven great-grandchildren, Luka, Tyson, Savannah, Jacob, Dalton, Maddox, and River; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM in the Clifton Forge Rescue Squad, 1610 Hickory Ave, Clifton Forge, with Mr. Chris Fisher and Mr. Kevin Booze officiating.
The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Clifton Forge Rescue Squad Founders Auxiliary, PO Box 419, Clifton Forge, VA 24422, or floral gifts may be sent to 224 W. Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA 24422.
To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com
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