Lessie Elizabeth Perkins Paisley, age 98, of Troutdale, VA passed away at her home on June 1, 2023.  She was born on July 4, 1924, in Volney, Virginia to Edgar "Edd" and Winnie Reedy Perkins.  She was the widow of Kyle Ray Paisley, Jr.  She retired from textile mill work as a seamstress.  Lessie was a devoted wife for 61 years.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She enjoyed being with children and children loved being with her.   She was a special lady whose touch made everything better.  In her declining years where her memory had failed, she loved to call the names of her children.  She never left out a child's name.  Her chicken and dumplings and her cornbread and soup beans were unsurpassed!

She is survived by two sons, Kyle R. Paisley III (Connie) of Independence, VA and Scott Paisley  (Mary) of Troutdale, VA; four daughters, Martha Funk (Charles) of Troutdale, VA, Anna Paisley and Joe Murray of Galax, VA, Deborah Wooten (David) of Independence, VA, Sandora Winebarger (Ray) West Jefferson, NC; eight grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren; sister,  Opal Johnson of Roanoke, VA; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at 3:00 at Young's Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Halsey officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral at the church.  Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.  Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Young's Chapel Cemetery C/O Rodney Halsey 1134 Troutdale Highway Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363.

Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Independence, VA is serving the Paisley family.