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Ethel Tanner Obituary
Ethel Newman Tanner, of the Summit Health and Rehab Center and formerly of Gladys, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009. She was the daughter of the late James Benjamin Newman and Lura Chambers Newman. She was the wife of the late Norman A. Tanner, and they were married for 68 years. She is survived by a sister, Doris Martin, and her husband, Ed, of Lynchburg; her sister, Dorothy Newman, and her husband, Cody, of Forest; and one brother, Nat Newman, and his wife, Nancy, of Body Camp. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, at the Tanner Family Cemetery, 8552 Red House Road, Gladys, with Pastor James E. Galford officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 5662 Red House Road, Rustburg, VA 24588.
The family would like to thank the staff on Town Square Unit at the Summit Health and Rehab Center for the care and compassion given to Ethel during her stay.
Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, (540) 982-2100.
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Dorothy Hamlet
September 9, 2009
Doris and Ed,
Our sincere sympathy goes out to you in the loss of your sister. May the many memories you have help you through this time. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Harold and Dorothy Ann Hamlet
Beth Anne and Patsy
September 9, 2009
May you rest in Peace, Ethel. We both have so many fond memories of you when we were growing up. You will always hold a special place in our hearts.
John and Pandra Midkiff
September 9, 2009
Al, So sorry for you loss. If we can do anything, please let us know.
Carol Dugan
September 7, 2009
Even though I could not be there, my thoughts are with you all. May your memories of Ethel comfort you at this time.
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