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JOYCE THOMAS Obituary

Joyce Orange Thomas

Joyce Orange Thomas, 67, of Roanoke died Tuesday. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Friday at Cool Spring Pentecostal Holiness Church. Visitation 2 hours prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, 540-586-7360.
Published by The News & Advance on Oct. 22, 2010.

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Diana Kim

October 22, 2010

Bridget and family. We are thinking of you on the loss of your mother. May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time.
With our deepest sympathy.
Diana and family

October 22, 2010

Ronnie, sorry to hear about Joyce. may God confort and bless you in these times of sorrow and days to come. my thoughts are with each one of the family. Pam Overstreet Brown.

Doug Ridgway

October 21, 2010

Ronnie, We are so sorry to hear about Joyce.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do. Sincerely, Doug and Marilyn.

Becky Owens

October 21, 2010

Bridgett and family - so sorry for the loss of your mother, sister and grandmother. She was a very wonderful person. May God keep you in his loving arms at this time and comfort you. Love you all.
Becky "Sissy" Owens and Hunter

Pam Welch Ferris

October 21, 2010

Bridgett & family, We are sorry to hear of your loss. May God's love surround you all and give you comfort in the days to come. You will remain in our thoughts & prayers.~The family of Stella Heck Welch

Mildred Lynch Family

October 21, 2010

Ronnie;Our hearts go out to you .You know how much we love all of you and are here for you if you have a need,as we have always been.Much Love and God Bless

October 21, 2010

Bridgett and Family, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was one of a kind. Have many memories of her and your dad as I was growing up. May God be your comfort during this time and times to come. Love ya. Judy "wright" Brunk

Delores(Dooley) West

October 21, 2010

Ronnie
I am so sorry to learn of Joyce's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Janet Poage

October 21, 2010

Ronnie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Janet Poage

October 21, 2010

Bridgett ,my heart goes out to you and your family .Sending all my love and prayers May God bless you and your family

October 21, 2010

Our hearts are with you in your time of sorrow. We will miss her.

Jim & Anna Karnes and Family

jessie Parks

October 21, 2010

We Love You Mrs.Joyce

Dale & Ellen Overstreet & Family

October 21, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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