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Mrs. Viola Frances Lynch Fore

1949 - 2008

BORN

1949

DIED

2008

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Viola Fore Obituary

On Tuesday, January 29, 2008, God sent his angel to call home his faithful servant, Viola Frances Lynch Fore, of Gladys, Virginia. Viola departed this life at Lynchburg General Hospital after a battle with liver cancer. She was born January 24, 1949, in Lynchburg to Mr. Pleasant Lynch, Jr., of Lynchburg, and the late Virginia Elliott Lynch. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Thomas H. Lynch and Jerome A. Lynch and her brother-in-law Charles Fore. Viola was a loving, daughter, wife, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and family member to several who will miss her dearly. She was the wife of Calvin Leo Fore, of Gladys, and to this union two daughters were born LaRose Anne Fore Long (John), of Fredericksburg, and LaToya Virginia Fore Ray (Sgt. Dezmond J. Ray), of Albany, Georgia. She is also survived by four grandsons, Jalen Alexander Long, Jovan Elliott Long, Julian Wade Long and Aaron Thane Ray; her loving sister, Venessa Bates (Samuel), of Manassas, Virginia; brother Jamel (Shelia), of San Antonio, Texas; three brother-in-laws, W. Louis Fore, of Salt Lake City, Utah, Robert Fore (Judy), of Gladys, and Edward Fore (Christine), of Lutz, Florida, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and co-workers who will miss her dearly. A funeral service will be con-ducted 4 p.m., Saturday, February 2, 2008, at First Saint Paul Baptist Church, Rustburg, with Reverend Jack Wilson officiating. Interment will be in the Fore-Dennis Family Cemetery. Her remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. The family is receiving friends and the cortege will assemble at 683 Volunteer Road, Gladys. Condolences can be emailed to [email protected]. Community Funeral Home directing.

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Published by The News & Advance from Feb. 1 to Feb. 3, 2008.

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BARBARA LACKS

February 11, 2008

TO THE FAMILY OF VIOLA LYNCH-FORE:
I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU AT THE PASSING OF YOUR BELOVED VIOLA. AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME, PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN YOUR GRIEF. MAY THESE WORDS OF CONSOLATION BRING COMFORT AND UNDERSTANDING OF FRIENDSHIP; AND THE LOVING WARMTH OF FAMILY BRING YOU STRENGTH AND PEACE IN YOUR BEREAVEMENT. WARMEST SYMPATHY,

Judy Ferguson

February 6, 2008

To the Fore & Lynch Family:
I was so sorry to hear of Viola's passing. I graduated with her brother Jamel, DHS Class of 68. I'll always remember Viola's sweet smile and she always had a kind word for everybody. She will be greatly missed by all whom she ever came in contact with. I will keep your families in prayer.

Judy Rucker Ferguson

Michelle Clark

February 6, 2008

God bless you in this time of sadness. I've known Mrs. Vi since I was a child. She truly was a wonderful person. She will be missed but she's looking down on us smiling and waiting for us in Heaven.

Janicce Witcher

February 5, 2008

Calvin and Family, Even in sadness, you must feel pride in the legacy left by someone so special. That spirit will continue to shine lighting the way for others leaving all of us an example to follow and a remarkable life to remember with greatful hearts. With prayers of comfort and sympathy

Karen Ferguson

February 5, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Viola. Her brother Jamel was a classmate(1968) of mine, but Viola and I were in the DHS Chorus together. I will always remember that whenever you saw Viola she was always smiling. Pleasse know that Jamel and Viola's family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Karen Ferguson
DHS Class of 1968

PATRICIA WARE

February 5, 2008

WITH LOVE AND COMPASSION TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MRS. VIOLA LYNCH FORE. IM SO GLAD I GOT THE PRIVELEGE OF SEEING YOU THIS SUMMER AT THE CLASS REUNION. YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. LOVE, PAT GREEN WARE

DOUBLE O OWEN

February 4, 2008

Calvin my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these times. What a great person she was. Brenda and I send our prayers to you. Hello from Myrtle Beach, S.C.

faye jones

February 4, 2008

To the family of Viola :
May God comfort you during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Faye Barnett Jones

Leonard Brown

February 4, 2008

I was very sorry to learn of Viola's passing. I was so glad to see and talk with her at our 40th Class Reunion in July.I,as well as many Classmates ( DHS '67) will deeply miss her.

Leonard L. Brown Jr.
Dunbar High School
Class of 1967

DR. JAMES ABBOTT,JR.

February 4, 2008

TO THE FAMILY,GOD IS A GOD OF COMFORT AND HE WILL COMFORT YOU DURING YOUR TIME OF LOSS.

Mary Lynne Arnold

February 4, 2008

Dear Fore Family,
My deepest sympathy is extended to all of you and my prayers are with you. Vi was dearly loved all who knew her and her cheerful attitude, characterized by her quick smile and contagious laugh will be greatly missed.

MARILYNN WRIGHT

February 3, 2008

TO THE FORE AND LYNCH FAMILIY, WE WERE SADDEN TO READ ABOUT VIOLAS PASSING. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS EACH OF YOU AND EVEN THOUGH ITS BEEN YEARS, WE OFTEN THINK ABOUT ALL OF YOU. MARILYNN AND SHAMEKKA AND JERMEL

LYNETTE TYLER-DANIELS

February 3, 2008

TO THE FAMILY OF VIOLA:
MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO ALL THE FAMILY OF VIOLA. I REMEMBER VIOLA FROM HOLLINS STREET AS I WAS A YOUNG GIRL VISITING LYNCHBURG EVERY SUMMER TO SEE MY AUNT, WILLIE WASHINGTON, WHO LIVED ON THE CORNER OF MONROE STREET. EACH TIME I WOULD COME TO THE LYNCH'S HOUSE, I WAS GREETED WARMLY BY ALL AND VIOLA WAS ALWAYS SMILING AND OFFERING KIND WORDS. SHE WILL BE MISSED. JAMEL AND VENESSA, I WANT TO SAY THAT YOU ALL HAD A VERY LOVING FAMILY. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ALL WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF LOSS!

Shanda Fore

February 3, 2008

Words cannot express my sorrow, my prayers go out to you all.

Shani

Vanessa Jones

February 2, 2008

The Fore Family- Her "sweetness" will be remembered always. May God bless and keep you in His care. Regal Hair Salon

Barbara Guthrie

February 2, 2008

We were saddened to hear of Viola's passing. She was well loved by all those who knew her. And anyone having children into cheerleading sports at some time had special talks with Mrs Fore. She was very sweet, caring and a very giving person to all whom knew her. God Be with her family in this time of sorrow . She was loved by us all and will truly be missed. She led my daughter many years ago in little league cheering Squad her name was Cherie Guthrie for which Viola was a mother figure to all these girls and they looked up to her. Viola we love you and will greatly miss you. Christ Love, The Guthrie Family - Ronnie & Barbara Dusty and Cherie

Curtis & Farrah Yuille

February 2, 2008

Mr. Fore, LaRose and LaToya, We're sorry to hear about your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.

Jennifer Yuille-Love

February 2, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Leosha & Larry Calloway

February 2, 2008

Calvin & Family...
We are truly sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you and your family strength, peace, and comfort.

Betty McCraw

February 2, 2008

Dear Calvin and family:
With deep sympathy from your friends at this time of sadness. Vi was a wonderful person and we will never forget her. Calvin you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Betty and Billy McCraw
Gladys, Va.

Christin Elliott

February 2, 2008

Calvin, Rose & Family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathies are offered to you at this time.
Asher & Christin Elliott

Flat Creek Baptist Church

February 2, 2008

To the Lynch & Fore Family:
Loving thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of sorrow. Your extended family at Flat Creek Baptist Church will truly miss "Vi".

Morgan Bell

February 2, 2008

Calvin and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this difficult time. Viola was a very special lady and will be missed by all who called her friend.

Lynwood and Latricia Clements

February 2, 2008

Our prayers are with you during your time of grief. Viola was a wonderful woman.

Altavista EMS

February 1, 2008

Calvin & family,
It was a privilege to know Mrs. Fore. We are praying for you and your family during this most trying time.

Rev's. Dorn & JoAnna Lewis

February 1, 2008

Dear Calvin and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.We'll always remember Voila and her beautiful smile. She was a lovely person.
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

Michael Bentley and Family

February 1, 2008

Dear Calvin, LaRose, LaToya, and Family,
My deepest sympathy is extended to all of you. I will always have fond memories of our summer visits to Lynchburg with Viola and her sister and brothers. I will keep the family in my prayers

Cynthia Daniels Coles

February 1, 2008

I have known Viola for such a long time; she has always been such a wonderful, earthly example of God's love. WE know you know how special she has been to all whom she touched. My prayers are with you. Keep the faith and know that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

Sincere Sympathy,

Judy Graves

February 1, 2008

How wonderful to know that God has all our cares at heart. To the Fore family you have so many people just waiting to support and comfort you in the love of Christ. I will miss my soft spoken Spirited Viola but, I know she is with my sweet Jesus and I will see her one day!

Herman Smalls

February 1, 2008

Dear Calvin and Family, Take comfort in knowing,the Angels in Heaven are rejoicing because "Vi" is there!
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Herman and Anna Smalls

Lucille Withers Deane

February 1, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ernestine Morse (Marshall) Class of 67

February 1, 2008

To The Family of Viola Lynch Fore,

"God is our refuge and strength". You have my deepest sympathy in the passing of Viola. It was wonderful to see her at our 40th reunion in July. I will remember her beautiful personality during our days at D.H.S. I pray that God's love will sustain you during this time of sorrow.
With deepest sympathy,

RONALD and ALFREDA MONDREY

February 1, 2008

We, at this hour, share in your grief and loss. We hereby commend you to the Almighty God, who is able to strengthen us and comfort in times of tribulation, and who promised to wipe every tear from our eyes.

Dale Cyrus

February 1, 2008

My sympathy to the family. Vi was a wonderful person. I will miss her smile and cheerful attitude.

Lolita Warwick

February 1, 2008

My condolences to Viola's family. I was so happy to see Viola at our 40th Class Reunion. She was so determined to be there and that speakes volumes to her character and strength - I watched her in admiration. I will keep you in my prayers. Viola will be deeply missed.

With love,
Lolita Warwick

Ruby Mickles and Brenda Mickles Foote

February 1, 2008

To Vi's Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and the loss of such a sweet spirit among us. You have our most heartfelt sympathy, our thoughts, and our prayers. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.

Sandra Rice, BWXT

February 1, 2008

Calvin,
Thinking of you and your family.

Adriene Wilson-Otey

February 1, 2008

Viola, was a wonderful person and will be missed by the entire church family. Our deepest sympathy.

Joan Woodson

February 1, 2008

To Vi's family,
I have known Vi for several years through the school system and consider it a blessing to be able to call her a friend. She lived her life as a role model for us all. She will be deeply missed.

Sandi Banton

February 1, 2008

Vi was so bubbly and full of life. She made everyone feel welcome and everyone who knew her loved her. I was fortunate to work with her at the school board office. She leaves behind many memories and I know you will treasure them always. May God bless you and offer you comfort at this time.

Audrey Saunders

February 1, 2008

"Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal". Today may be cloudy but the sun will shine again. My prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.

Carolyn Cunningham

February 1, 2008

Calvin and family,
We at work will miss Vi's loving sense of humor and her beautiful smile. She was a dear person to so many. My heart aches for your family at this sad time.
Deepest sympathy,
Carolyn

SHIRLEY GATLING

February 1, 2008

TO THE LYNCH FAMILY,
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT VI.
SHE WAS SUCH A LOVING PERSON. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ON THIS DAY. MAY GOD LIFT YOU UP AND SEND HIS ANGELS TO COMFORT YOU.

SHIRLEY THOMAS GATLING AND FAMILY

Rhonda Monroe

January 31, 2008

Vi was a beautiful person that will be missed by all. I will keep the family in my prayers.

Patricia Hamilton

January 31, 2008

Dear Calvin, LaRose, LaToya, and Family,
My deepest sympathy is extended to all of you. Many people will touch your life, but only a few leave footprints on your heart. Vi was one of those rare individuals that you meet and love during your lifetime. She was my dear friend.
May our Heavenly Father wrap his arms around all of you during this most difficult time.

Emily Hamlette

January 31, 2008

Calvin, Rose, Toya and Mr. Lynch,
God makes no mistakes. That's what I'm holding on to. Vi was not just my co-worker, but she was my friend.
Many a day would she come down to my office singing a gospel song to fit my situation.
I love her, and miss her already.
I will continue to lift your family up in prayer.
Please call if there is ever anything I can do for you.

Rosa Turner

January 31, 2008

Vi was a loving full of life person I was so fortunate to know and work with at the school board office. I will truly miss her laughter and her singing. I know she is singing with the angels today. May you find comfort in God's love. My prayers will be with you and your family.

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