Mrs. Vallie Mae Hylton Mankins, age 93 of Bassett, Virginia passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Stanleytown Health & Rehab. She was born in Patrick County on February 4, 1931, to the late Clifford Hylton, stepfather, Winfred Hughes and Jettie Lawson Hughes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William “Lester” Mankins; and one sister, Virgie Hylton. Mrs. Mankins was a faithful member of Fort Trial Christian Church. She enjoyed shopping, driving, sewing, and making floral arrangements as long as she was able. She along with her beloved husband, Lester enjoyed travelling and collecting wares to sell at their flea market booth. She had a very special dog, Skipper, that she cherished. Vallie loved her family dearly, and always baked a cake for every holiday and birthday.
Mrs. Mankins is survived by two daughters, Mary Ethylene Tatum and Bobby of Stanleytown, Virginia, and Charlene Bryant and Kent of Stuart, Virginia; two grandchildren, Shannon Lynnette Townsend and Alex of Nebraska, and Brandon W. Horton of Fieldale, Virginia; one step-grandson, Robby Tatum and Renee of Roanoke, Virginia; one great granddaughter; and two step grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mankins will be held on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Fort Trial Christian Church in Bassett with Pastor Danny Hart and Pastor Sam Caldwell officiating. Burial will immediately follow in Patrick Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Martinsville-Henry County SPCA or to Fort Trial Christian Church, 6356 Virginia Ave, Bassett, VA 24055. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart has been entrusted with the services and online condolences may be sent by visiting www. moodyfuneralservices.com.
