Christine
Fisher
(Hurt)
Christine “GAGA” Fisher, 93, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed into the sweet arms of Jesus, who she loved and served wholeheartedly, on Friday, January 20, 2023.
She was born on May 24, 1929, in Hardy, Virginia, to Stephen and Maggie Hurt. She married Robert Melvin Fisher on February 5, 1954, who preceded her in death in 1996. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Ruth Ryder, and her siblings, Clifton, Stella, and Otha.
Christine was a church pianist at House of Prayer on Kirk Avenue. She deeply loved her Lord and Savior, and we will all miss her sweet and powerful prayers. She could touch Heaven, and those who heard her pray knew she was talking to one she knew so well. Christine’s mission in life was to run the race well, and she often said she wanted to hear him say, “well done.”
Christine loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There are many photos of her playing on the floor with them or pushing them around in the yard. She loved her walks, vegetable garden, phone calls with her church friends, anything sweet, and listening to hymns and sermons on her radio. “Mom, you are a jewel and left some big shoes to fill. While you leave a huge hole in our hearts, we are happy you peacefully went to see your Heavenly Father. See you later, momma. Our hearts will hurt but thank Jesus for allowing us to come and live in your house. Until we meet again.”
She leaves behind her son, Stephen Lee Fisher (Joyce), and daughters, Roberta Fisher Fike (Bill), and Rachel Renee Ridout (Steve). She will also be deeply missed by her grandchildren, Brian McDaniel (Rose), Andrea King, Chad Fike (Jenn), Nick Fike (Tess), Briana Fike, and Aaron, James, Abby, and Ainslee Ridout; great-grandchildren, Zachary McDaniel (Emily), Christian and Maddie McDaniel, Alyssa and Eli King, and Jude, Rowan, Piper, Crew, and Elle Fike; two great-great-grandchildren; and brother, Alfred Hurt.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel with Pastor Brian Hughes and Pastor Steve Roberson officiating. Interment will follow at Oyler's Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Hardy, Va. The family will receive friends from 4 until 7 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2023, at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Oakey’s Funeral Service – Vinton Chapel, Vinton, VA (540) 982-2221.