Mary Alice Atkinson Keiser, 92, of Buena Vista, Virginia, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Saviour, Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family.

Mary Alice was born March 5, 1921, one of seven children born to the late William and Birdie May Atkinson.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Horace Keiser; four brothers, Allen Atkinson, Manuel Atkinson, Billy "Bud" Atkinson and Jack Atkinson; two sisters, Helen Atkinson and Dorothy Gillespie; and two children, William Earl Keiser and Horace "Buddy" Keiser Jr.

Mary Alice was baptized in October, 1957, and was a faithful and active member of the Buena Vista Baptist Church, including the TEL Sunday School class for most of her adult life.

While she worked several years outside the home, she found her most joy and comfort as a homemaker, tending and caring for her family.

Mary Alice is survived by her son, Stockton Keiser and his wife, Myrica; granddaughter, Michelle K. Jones and her husband, Joshua; grandson, Derek Keiser and his wife, Kristy; and two great-grandchildren, Thomas Jones and Raegan Keiser.

The family would like to thank her special friend, Donna Beverly, for her love, support and friendship given to Mary Alice over the past several years. Appreciation and gratitude is also extended to the staff of Rockbridge Area Hospice, particularly Sue Clark and Terry Volant for ensuring comfort in her final days.

Visitation for family and friends will be held 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Bolling, Grose, and Lotts. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 12, 2013, at Bolling, Grose, and Lotts, the Rev. David Bain and the Rev. Bryon Lepere officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Greenhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Buena Vista Rescue Squad or Rockbridge Area Hospice.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Buena Vista.