Mary Louise Paxton Kessler

Louise Paxton Kessler, age 97, met her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 2, 2024 with family by her side. Louise was born in Buchanan, Virginia to the late Cecil and Myrtle Hall Paxton. She and her younger brothers were raised on a farm near the community of Springwood. Her brothers, Howard Lee Paxton and Roy Malcolm “Buddy” Paxton preceded her in death.

Louise married Harold Kessler and together they raised four children: David Kessler (Violet), Linda Weade, Pat Brugh (Edward), and Phyllis Irvine (Milton). Her son-in-law, Monte Weade, preceded her in death, as did her husband of 31 years.

Louise provided a loving home for her family and was an excellent cook. She was an avid collector of salt and pepper shakers. She worked over the years as a waitress at various restaurants in Buchanan, retiring from Greenwood Restaurant in Troutville after many years of service. She was a lifelong member of Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church in Springwood.

In addition to her children, Louise is survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Forrest Kessler (Megan) and David and Haidyn Kessler, Shana Kessler Carter (Billy) and Tyler Carter; Valerie Brugh (Daniel Watts); Amanda Brugh Peay (Jeff) and Virginia Peay Ciccarelli (Anthony), Luke and Annabelle Peay; Shannon Irvine Childress (Keith) and Amber Westcott (Nate), Aaron Robertson (Elena), Riley and Mya Childress; Paul Irvine (Teresa) and Tyler Irvine (Emily), Kirsten and Jenna Irvine; and Michelle Irvine Tanoukhi (Adam) and Aden and Aken Tanoukhi.

Visitation will be held from 11am-1pm with the Celebration of Life at 1pm on Friday, December 6, 2024 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with Rev. Morris Bennett officiating. Burial will be private. Flowers are beautiful, however the family requests donations to be made to the Andrew Chapel Cemetery Fund or the Building Fund, PO Box 998, Buchanan, VA 24066. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfuneralhome.com or 540-254-3000