Myra Waybright Lowry, 76, of Monterey, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Augusta Health.
Born November 20, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Charles Pinkney Jr. and Thelma Pauline Pritt Waybright.
She married W. Allen Lowry June 26, 1971.
A very versatile lady, Myra wore many hats. She served as treasurer for Victory Chapel Advent Christian Church, where she held membership, along with the W. H. and F. M. Society. She had also served as treasurer for McLaughlin Cemetery, cheerleading coach for Highland High School, and enjoyed setting up and judging the canned food and baked goods exhibits at the Highland County Fair and fairs of surrounding areas. Myra had been a substitute teacher and served as administrative assistant to Shad Solomon. However, one of her most cherished roles was secretary and “parts runner” for Lowry Logging – the business she owned and operated with her husband.
In her spare time, Myra enjoyed being around people and especially looked forward to visiting with them during the fair. She loved to pick on people within the community, as well as the parts suppliers she would see each week. Myra had a personality that was to-the-point, and she was known to not beat around the bush. She also loved traveling with Allen.
Above all, Myra will be remembered as a loving and “irreplaceable” wife and mother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her half-sister, Linda Barnes; half-brother, Billy Pritt; and brother-in-law, Mike Lowry.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, W. Allen Lowry; sons, Brad and Russell Lowry, of Monterey, Virginia; brothers, Charles P. Waybright, and wife, Nancy, of Huddleston, Virginia, Gary W. Waybright, and wife, Bonnie, of Winchester, Virginia, and Richard B. Waybright, of Monterey, Virginia; sister-in-law, Connie Gablel, and husband, Richard, of Louisville, Colorado; three special children, whom she considered grandchildren, Kristina, Kaden and Kolyn Neil, of McDowell, Virginia; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service was Friday, March 8, 2024, at Obaugh Funeral Home in McDowell, Virginia, with Rev. Andre Crummett officiating and Pastor Kenny Carroll assisting. Burial was in Green Hill Cemetery at Mill Gap.
Active pallbearers were Vernon Simmons, Richie Hicks, Jacob Lightner, Robert Lightner, Rocky Waybright and Mike Isles.
Honorary pallbearers were James Hinkle, John Mann, Allen Armstrong, Stacey Mick and Pat Lowry.
Memorial contributions may be made to McDowell Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Delbert Rexrode, 527 Windrush Lane, Doe Hill, Va. 24433.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at obaughfuneralhome.com
