JoEtta Fortney Hemp, 81, of 505 White Oak Drive, Covington, Virginia, died Friday, January 25, 2013 at her residence.

She was born October 25, 1931 in West Union, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Ernest Duane and Agnes Davis Fortney.

Mrs. Hemp had retired as a secretary from the former McCaleb and Wayland Insurance Company. She was a member of Granbery Memorial United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Adult Sunday School Class, the Agape Circle, and was formerly a member of the choir. Mrs. Hemp was a member of the Callaghan Ruritan Club.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hemp was preceded in death by a sister Betty Smith and a brother, Ernest Fortney, Jr.

Surviving are her husband of 63 years, William H. Hemp of Covington; one daughter and son-in-law, Sheryl and John Stone of Covington; two sons and daughters Đin-law, Eddie and Lynn Hemp of Covington and Houston and Charlene Hemp of South Windsor, CT; 10 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren; one sister, Georgia Carter of Buffalo Gap and several nieces and nephews.

The family received friends Sunday evening from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. at the Arritt Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Barry Throckmorton officiating.

The interment will be made Monday at 2:00 p.m. in Augusta Memorial Park , Fishersville, VA.

The family suggests that memorial donations in Mrs. Hemp's name may be made to: Society of St Andrews, 3383 Sweet Hollow Road, Big Island, VA 24526 or to Mountain Regional Hospice, P.O. Box 637, Clifton Forge, VA 24422.