Saltville, VA Lois Taylor "Granny" Lowery, age 94, of the North Holston community of Saltville, Virginia, passed away March 21, 2021, at Francis Marion Manor. She was born January 1927 to the late Sanders and Rachel Talbert Taylor. Lois married her late husband William "Bill" Lowery, February 14, 1951. She was also preceded in death by her eldest son, Kenny Lowery; brothers, Carl, Sanders "Tuck", Vernon; sisters, Lillian Bowers, Mabel Henegar, Kathleen Surber, Nora Henegar, Eithel Rhea, Gladys Surber. She is survived by sister, Janet "Milt" Lambert, Peoria, AZ, son, Gary Lowery and wife Robin, Marion, VA, daughter, Janice Russell and husband Tony, Ceres, VA; grandchildren, Chris Lowery and wife Robin, Glade Spring, VA, Brian Russell and wife Cassie, Columbia, TN, Kevin Russell and wife Amber, Wytheville, VA; great-grandchildren, Kristen Lowery and Ethan Russell; daughter-in-law, Jackie McVey; and a host of nieces and nephews. During her long life, she enjoyed cooking, gardening, playing the autoharp and singing with musician-husband, Bill, and church activities. She was an avid student of the Bible and lived a life of Christian faith. Following her husband's passing in 2005, several close friends, relatives and neighbors befriended her and helped her along the way including special niece, Linda Runyon and husband Tom; friends, Linda Harrell, Wick and Wayne Lamie, Carl and Michael Brickey, Betty Church, Janice Hayton and special sister-in-law, June Taylor. The family would like to thank the medical staff of the Smyth County Hospital and Francis Marion Manor which served Lois following a recent fall accident. Lois was a cherished, precious and loveable throw-back to times long past. Those who knew her spoke of and will continue to speak of what a wonderful, sweet, adorable and unique person she was. She will be greatly missed. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville with Rev. Mack Blevins officiating. Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery and to please follow the COVID19 guidelines. Memorial donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Online condolences may be expressed at drhendersonfuneralhome.com. The D. R. Henderson Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Lois Taylor Lowery Family.