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Leslie Shirley Obituary

3/23/1964 ~ 11/5/2011 Leslie Ann Shirley, 47, of Troutville, Va., and formerly of Floyd, Va., passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2011. Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband, Michael Shirley; mother and father, Carol and Don Osborne; and sisters, Susan Osborne, Sharon Lustig and Jennifer Stump. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 18, 2011, at Saint Peter's in the Mountains, Callaway, Va., with the Rev. John Heck officiating. Memorials may be made in memory of Leslie to the League for Animal Protection, P.O. Box 561, Fincastle, VA 24090.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Nov. 8, 2011.

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M. Grimes

November 2, 2020

We remembered Leslie and thought of her family yesterday at St. Peter's in the Mountains as the list of loved ones was read for All Saints Day.

JC & Sandie Terry

November 14, 2011

To Don and Carol and family our deepest and heartfelt sympathies! JC and Sandie Terry

anne and regina (stop in daleville)

November 11, 2011

michael, sending many prayers your way to help you through these difficult times.

Eddie & Sherry Snider

November 10, 2011

With deepest sympathy to Leslie's family. We are sorry to hear about her passing she will be missed. We feel blessed to have known her while working at catawba hospital. Our prayers go out to her husband michael and her family.

Katherine Grimes

November 10, 2011

The congregation of St. Peter's and the Grimes-Whited family offer the sincerest sympathy on the tragic loss of Leslie.

michael wilburn

November 9, 2011

Leslie will be greatly missed.She was a pleasure to be around and was the "candy Lady" to a lot of us.She will be missed as a Walmart Associate and a great person.My deepest sympathies Michael and family.

Andrea Lafferty

November 8, 2011

Mrs. Osborne and Mrs. Lustig,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Leslie. She was a patient of ours at Salem Surgical. I had just recently seen her in the office. May time bring you peace.

Rita Layne

November 8, 2011

Michael & family, I'm so very sorry to hear of Leslie's passing. I use to work with Leslie & you at Catawba Hospital I know you & her family will miss her, but God will be there to show you the way & comfort you all. May God bless and keep y'all.

Lisa Via King

November 8, 2011

Leslie,

It was a blessing to have know you.

November 8, 2011

Michael I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Leslie. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. May God be with you and your family during this difficult time. Sherry Weaver CSM

Nancy McDowell

November 8, 2011

Michael and Family,
My heart goes out to your entire family. Leslie will be missed greatly at work. Her quick wit and generous nature made her loveable. I will miss talking to her, as she was usually the first person I seen when coming in at 2 am. May God's arms comfort you and ease your pain.

Dan Isaacs

November 8, 2011

Michael and family-- I am truly sorry for your loss, Leslie was a very special lady with lots of spunk for life. May the Lord be with you during this very difficult time and embrace you in his love.

jeanette chaffin

November 8, 2011

I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Leslie!! I am praying for GOD's comfort to you all!!! You are a very dear family to us!! I am here if you are ever in need of anything that will help you through this difficult time.

Wanda Dalton

November 8, 2011

Doc Sue and family - So sorry to here of the passing of Leslie Ann. May God give you comfort and wonderful memories.

Patsy Stewart

November 8, 2011

You will be missed by all your friends at work. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this trying time.

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