Mr. Paul B. Foley, age 82 of Stuart, Virginia passed away peacefully Friday, November 24, 2023, at Blue Ridge Nursing Home. He was born in Patrick County on March 19, 1941, to the late Roy Benton Foley and Mary Agnes Ross Foley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one great-granddaughter, Julie Shelton. Paul retired from Fieldcrest Mills with over thirty years of loyal service. He enjoyed being outdoors, was an avid hunter and fisherman, and liked tending to his garden. He was very intelligent and enjoyed a challenging card game or puzzle. The joy of his life was his family, his dogs, and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Left to cherish the memories of Mr. Foley are his wife of 43 years, Peggy Lynch Foley of the home; two daughters, Portland Joyce Shelton and husband, David and Debby Joyce Jones and husband, Ricky, all of Bassett; three grandchildren, Amber Fizzano, Sarah Martin and husband, Tommy, and Taylor Shelton and husband, Brad; five great-grandchildren, Rocky Fizzano, Joanna Shelton, Rhiannon Martin, Josie Shelton, and Jack Shelton; one sister, Sue Kodenski and husband, Mike of Bassett; and one niece Laura Jones.
A memorial celebration of life visitation will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Ross Harbour United Church, c/o Cathy Adams, 35 Goblintown Road, Stuart, VA 24171. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
