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Christine “Suzi” Chacona Clinger

October 20, 1935 - December 22, 2021

Christine “Suzi” Chacona Clinger died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 22nd. She was born on October 20, 1935, in Franklin, PA. She and her late husband, Richard, made a life in Floyd, VA, where they bought Floyd Pharmacy in 1972 and ran it for thirty years. She was an artist and was one of the original founders of The Old Church Gallery. Her Faith in God the Father, Christ our Redeemer, and the Holy Spirit our Comforter was unshakable. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Richard Clinger, and her parents, Chris and Eunice Chacona. Christine is survived by three children, Case (Beth) Clinger, Cara (Roger) Barber, and Richard Clinger II; seven grandchildren, Nova (Nathan) Willie, Derek (Viveny) Clinger, Kennedy Clinger, Gracenne Clinger, Graham Clinger, Olivia Barber, and Avery Clinger; six great-grandchildren, Ryan Willie, Emma Willie, Freya Willie, Alexa Clinger, Riley Clinger, and Callum Clinger. A private graveside service will be held at the Clinger family cemetery on Sunday, December 26th. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Medical Charities of Floyd County, Virginia, Inc.


Guest book

George Spangler


December 24, 2021

So Sorry for your loss, G.C.&Rhonda Spangler


Mr.&Mrs.Bobby ManningJr.and family

Copper Hill Va
December 24, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.


Derek Clinger and family

Guam,Guam
December 25, 2021


Tommy Royal


December 25, 2021

So very sorry for the loss


The Whitlocks

Floyd, va
December 25, 2021


Kathy Conduff Bates

Roanoke Va
December 27, 2021

cara and family, I am so sorry to hear the passing of your mother, I remembered all the fun times we had growing up together in Floyd. Please remember you are not alone in your grieve, and may the lord comfort you in this difficult time.