Forney, Veronica Kinkade

Veronica Diane Forney (ne. Kinkade) of Radford, Virginia passed away peacefully after a long struggle with cancer on November 6th at the age of 61, while surrounded by loved ones. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska to Veva Kinkade (now Veva Reid) and Leland Kinkade, Veronica brought security, faith, warmth, and laughter to everyone who knew her.

Veronica grew up in Southern California and graduated from William S. Hart Highschool in Newhall, California in 1983, later graduating with her associate’s degree in Fashion Merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles. Over the years Veronica worked as a Theme park public relations professional, a Librarian, cave tour guide, Substitute Teacher, and her favorite jobs – Mother and Wife.

Beyond work and the amazing care, she gave to her family, she had a deep passion for knitting and crafting, creating award-winning works requiring tens of thousands of stitches and thousands of hours. She shared her creations with friends, family and those in need. Veronica was actively involved in church activities her entire life. Known for her unwavering faith, amazing organizational skills, jovial wit, endless generosity, and unflinching candor, she left a lasting impact on those she interacted with.

Veronica Forney is survived by her husband, Scott Forney, her sons Kyle and Brandon Forney, Daughter-in-Law, Amber Forney, Granddaughters, Ivy and Olivia, Soon-To-Be Daughter-In-Law, Merideth Antanasio, her Sister, Valarie Kinkade, Brother-In-Law Kevin Grant, Nieces Megan and Madison Grant, Mother, Veva Reid of Blacksburg, and a wide circle of loving family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 13, 10:00 am at GraceLife Church, 1640 Peppers Ferry Rd NW, Christiansburg, VA. Visitation will take place at the church immediately following the service. No food should be sent to the Church or home due to food allergies.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Veronica’s memory to GraceLife Church, designated for the Church Building Fund or Crafter’s For Christ: 1640 Peppers Ferry Rd NW, Christiansburg, VA 24073