Violet Susan Boyd Kauffman, 61, of Covington, Virginia, and previously of Fincastle, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 17, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born June 7, 1949 in Clifton Forge, a daughter of the late John Samuel and Casoline Montgomery Boyd.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Vera Hodges Hayslett Boyd; a brother, Walter Samuel Boyd and a grandson, Bryan Dunbar.

She leaves to cherish her memory, a son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Michelle Dunbar; two grandchildren, Amber Dunbar and Alyssa Dunbar; one great grandson, Aiden Dunbar; two very special aunts, Bernice Young Rider and Opal Harris; six sisters, Linda McGraw; Patricia Brogan and her husband, Norman; Joyce Wilson and her husband, Donnie; Denise Linkenhoker; Cathryn Dunbar and Virginia Harlow; four brothers, John Boyd, Steven Boyd, Gilbert Boyd, and Lewis Hayslett; her companion, Bobby Brown, and his caring and loving children, Susan Nicely; Chad and Carrie Brown and their families; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and devoted caregivers.

According to her wishes, her body has been cremated.

The family would like to thank Mountain Regional Hospice for its care and support.

Memorials: The family suggest that memorial donations in Susan's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Karen Buzzard, 807 McCormick Boulevard, Clifton Forge, VA 24422.

The Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.