Lawana Rae Back, 77, of Slanesville, WV passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019 at her residence.

Born on March 2, 1941 in Covington, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Thurman C. Brown and Louise Craft Watson.

She was raised by her grandparents, Bonnie and Aaron Craft, and Aunt Millie Marshall and husband, Lacey.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She loved to walk at the beach, read, listen to music, and paint.

She leaves behind many paintings and a legacy for her family.

She is survived by two daughters, Beverly Williams and Terry Hurt, both of Slanesville, WV; two sons, Kevin Back of Sykesville, MD and Craig Back of Arnold, MD, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a sister, Bonnie Sue Fortner of Covington, Virginia.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2019 from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home, Covington, Virginia.

The family will receive friends on Saturday morning from 11:00 a.m. until time of service.

Arrangements are being handled by McKee Funeral Home, Augusta, WV. Local arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com