Maria Byington

December 30, 1969 - October 8, 2016

Maria Byington, age 46, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at her home in Jonesville, VA. She was born on December 30, 1969 in Fairfax, VA. Maria spent her early childhood in northern VA. As a teen she lived in Altamonte Springs, FL. She lived several years in Hollywood, CA and several years in Huntington Beach, CA. She lived in Apopka, FL before moving to Jonesville in 2013 to help out with her family. Maria was preceded in death by an infant brother; her sister, Shanna Renee Childress; paternal grandparents, Georgia and Marshall Byington, Sr. and her maternal grandfather, Hugh D. Anderson. She was a devoted daughter, loving sister and loyal friend. She was currently employed as a senior purchaser at VFP, INC in Duffield. She was a very artistic and talented individual. She was co-owner of Blackwater Mountain Art, an internet store. Maria is survived by her father, Marshall Byington, Jr.and step-mother, Judith Byington, of Vass, NC; her mother, Linda Anderson of Jonesville; two brothers, Marc Byington, Ormond Beach, FL, Jack Anderson, Kingsport, TN and Dawn Mellick and family and her grandmother, Gladys Anderson. She also leaves behind her beloved dog, Brutus and her five cat children. Maria was always concerned about homeless people and homeless animals. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 15th, 2016 from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. at Robinette Funeral Home in Jonesville, VA. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Paul Davis Jr. officiating. Graveside services will follow at the Lower Wallens Creek Watson-Glass Cemetery #1, off State Route 70s.