NORMA JEAN CASH AUSTIN

Norma Jean "Jeanne" Cash Austin, 88, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 3, 2023.

She was born in Clinton, TN and grew up in Bristol, VA. After moving around states with the Army during the first few years of marriage, she and her sweetheart George "GF" Austin settled in his hometown, Pound, VA.

They had two children; a son, Mitchell Austin and daughter Medina Austin Stanley, several grand and great grandchildren, and have owned and loved many Boston Terriers over the years and they were her babies. Jeanne was also the "neighborhood cat lady", not like you think, though, she had her cats a special "cat house" built that even included heat and A.C. One might say that her animals were a little spoiled as she always kept several bird feeders out and filled. She was a true animal lover. G.F. and Jeanne were very involved in the community.

Jeanne was president of Pound Woman's Club for many years and a member of the VA Alpha Phi Sorority. They ran several businesses together before retirement; Stop N Shop Grogery, Bargain City Furniture and the P.X. Consignment Shop. G.F. and Jeanne own Austin Hills Mobile Home Park in Pound, where several of the residents have become like family over the years. Jeanne was a very beautiful woman and was even featured in a magazine in her 20s. Not only was she beautiful, but she also had a giving heart. She always volunteered throughout the community and donated to many charities; especially American Heart Association, SPCA, Animal Rights Group and Wise County YMCA. When Jeanne left the house, she was always dressed to the 9's and her hair fixed perfectly. At home, her grandkids always remember their "Nanny" wearing a red bandana in her hair and giving them lots of tootsie pops, a cold Pepsi and taking a Polaroid picture before leaving. Those visits will be truly missed.

Jeanne is preceded in death by her parents, Lester D. and Alice Cash; grandparents, Daniel and Dora Byrge; sisters, Alice Nelson and Gerlidene Baker; son-in-law, Jimmy Stanley; great grandson, Logan Jase Collier; cousin, Cleo and special friends Liz Yates and Dinah Wright.

Surviving are her loving husband of 67 years, G.F. Austin; son, Mitch Austin and wife Eula of Norton, VA; daughter, Medina Stanley of Pound, VA; 4 grandchildren, Sarah Lynch and husband Chris of Richmond, VA; Carissa Collier and husband Brett of Pound; Jessica Keith and husband J.R. of Pound; Nicholas Austin and wife Lauren of Nashville, TN; Rachel Austin of Norton, VA and Kimberly Lawson and husband Brett of Kingston, TN; great-grandchildren; Alex and wife Lanie, Lexie, Shawn, Kyla and Jaxon Collier of Pound; Braylen, Kayleigh, Emaleigh, Abbie and Maycee Keith of Pound; Oakland Cash (named after his Nanny) Lawson of Kingston and Kyle and Ellie Lynch of Richmond; expecting first great-great-grandchild, Hudson Collier; brother, Frank Cash of Richmond; niece and nephews, Alissa Nelson Taylor, Christopher Cash, Connie Baker Brandon and Mark & Carol Lynn Baker; great nephew and nieces, Easton, Tallula-Jane and Lilah-Mae Taylor; special cousins, Billy, Joanie & Joe, Jimmy & Ed, Dot & Dickie, Phillis and Susie; special friends and caregivers, Mary Barnette and Taylor Baker; good friend and their go to, "Mr. Fix it" Billy Large and countless other friends, prior employees throughout the years and many more loved ones.

Funeral services for Jeanne Austin was conducted at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at the Sturgill Funeral Home Chapel in Wise, VA. Reverend Tommy Shell officiated. Burial followed in the Bolling Cemetery in Pound, VA. The family received friends from 2:00 p.m.. till time of services at 4:00 P.M. Sunday at Sturgill Funeral Home in Wise.

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Sturgill Funeral Home 1621 Norton Road SW Wise, VA 24293 is in charge of arrangements.