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Shirley Peters Obituary

Shirley (Sam) Peters, 67, of Salem, Va., passed away on Friday, May 28, 2010. She is predeceased by her parents, Betty Sanders and Jesse J. Campbell; and husbands, Phillip Painter andWarren Peters. "Sam" is survived by sons, Phillip and Jesse Painter (Kim); grandchildren, Maggie Joe and Grace MacKensie Painter; siblings, Sharon Clady, Cindy Sanders, Patricia Barlow, and Paul Sanders, all of Pennsylvania, Billy, James, and Chuck Lawhorn, and Freda Overton, all of Clifton Forge, and Sue Richards, of Roanoke. She was a waitress at Shoney's for over 20 years. She was a dedicated mother (and father), and friend, who was a nine year survivor of a lung transplant. A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2010, at the Lighthouse Baptist Church, Buck Mountain Road, Roanoke, with the Rev. Jeff Gardner officiating. Special thanks to Gary Richards, Bonnie Foley, Sue Hayes, Dr. Godwin and staff, and all her friends and neighbors, from Jesse and Phillip. In lieu of flowers, donations may be brought to the service for her favorite charities. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1609 Peters Creek Road, NW, Roanoke, Va., 540-562-1182. "Making the Necessary Affordable"

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Published by Roanoke Times from May 30 to Jun. 2, 2010.

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Kimberly Fifer

June 8, 2010

Jesse and Phillip,
I am so sorry to hear about Sam. I am so glad that I got to see her recently. I know how hard this is, just having gone thru it myself. My heart goes out to you. She was one of the best people ever, and the world was a better place because she was in it.
Kim Fifer

DeStacy Roberson

June 5, 2010

I worked with Sam for several years and came to think of her as a second Mom. I could always count on her for a sympathetic ear and a kind word..I had not seen Sam in several years, but thought of her often. I am very sorry for your loss, for I know she will be greatly missed.
My sincere condolences,
Stacy Roberson

Patricia Bunn

June 4, 2010

Phillip, I am sorry about your mother's passing. She was a very precious friend. I feel so blessed to have gotten to know and love her through church and sunday school class. She loved the Lord and it showed in her daily walk. She loved her family and her church family. We will miss her very much and joy in knowing that she is in Heaven waiting for her family to someday join her there. God bless you and your family and know we will be praying God will lift you up, and give you grace through this difficult time.
Love and Prayers,
Pat Bunn(her sister in Christ)

June 2, 2010

Phillip, Jesse and family,

We are so very sorry to hear of Sam's passing. She was a wonderful person who was so easy to talk to.

Our thoughts are with you all during this very difficult time.

Glenn and Connie Welch

April Hanger

June 2, 2010

"Momma Sam" will be missed by our family. She was a wonderful person, and fought a very tough battle during her last years. No matter what life threw at her, she continued to smile. Sue, I know she thought of you like you were one of her own, and I'm sure she appreciates all that you've done for her over the last 20+ years. I'm very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our prayers.

Tanni

May 30, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I hope the passing of the days ahead will help to ease your pain, just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lorrie Byrd

May 30, 2010

Philip,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother and best friend, she was a special lady that I am very glad I got to know. You know I'm here if you need me.

Lorrie

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