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Etta Cassell Obituary

Etta Rosenbaum Cassell, 97, of Wytheville, Va., passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Edgar and Carrie Vaughn Rosenbaum. She was a member of Marvin United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ray Cassell; and half brother, Claude P. Umberger. She is survived by her daughters and sons-inlaw, Amy and R.B. Sutherland, of Wytheville, and Deloris and Tom Wagner, of St. Louis, Mich.; sons and daughters-inlaw, Alvin and Monterey Cassell, of Wytheville, Rodney and Janet Cassell, of Austinville, and Dennis and LeJeanne Cassell, of Wytheville; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service will be held 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2010, in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Cindy Privette with the interment in the East End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home on Friday, September 3, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. or at the home of the children at anytime. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Max Meadows Fire Department, P.O. Box 434, Max Meadows, Va. 24360 or to the Marvin United Methodist Church, 646 Crawfish Road, Rural Retreat, Va. 24368 or to the charity of your choice. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 2 to Sep. 3, 2010.

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September 3, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of Etta's passing. I remember having so much fun and had so much food when I and the family visited her home. She was a wonderful lady. Her cousin, Rebecca Wampler Thornton, daughter of Ollie Rosenbaum Wampler. 3011 Denine Dr., Conway, SC 29526 cell phone 804-347-5760

September 3, 2010

Sorry to learn of "Mrs. Etta's" passing. I always enjoyed visiting with them when I was a boy . With sympathy, Michael & Teresa, Marion, VA.

Mark Vipperman

September 3, 2010

She was a great woman, aunt and mother to many people. I know that her and my grandmother shared many happy times during their lives. She will be missed by us all.

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