Erna Layton Hoover, 82, of 2513 Jackson River Road, Covington, Virginia, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at her residence.

Mrs. Hoover was born December 7, 1937 in Bath County, the daughter of the late Donnie F. and Mabel Donovan Layton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Paul E. Hoover in 2018; two sisters, Anita McElwee and Jodi McMann, and a brother, Buddy Layton.

She was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher of the Fellowship Class and a member of the choir.

She is survived by four daughters, Donna Ward and husband, Billy, Cindy Givens, Dreama Jenkins and husband, Bink, Paula Boone, and husband, Chris, all of Covington; eight grandchildren: Marcie Hoy and husband, Paul, Ryan Jenkins and wife, Kari, Michael Boone, Cody Jenkins and wife, Heather, Megan Ward, Brittany Jordan, Haley Harris and husband, David, and Patrick; 11 great grandchildren: Donovan Givens, Cole Hoy, River Jenkins, Wren Jenkins, Quinten Harris, Melody Boone, Dillion Boone, Lacey Boone, Alaina Jordan, and Josiah Jordon; a sister, Delma Laclair of Staunton, and several nieces and nephews to include Mike Hoover, who was raised in the home.

In keeping with the guidelines of the current pandemic crisis, a graveside service will be held Friday, May 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the Alleghany Memorial Park with the Rev. Mike Snyder assisted by the Rev. Deb Washer.

Memorial donations in Mrs. Hoover's name may be made to the Area 18 Special Olympics, 305 S. Craig Ave., Covington, VA 24426 or the Alleghany County Humane Society, 9313 Rich Patch Road, Covington, VA 24426.

Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.