Norma F. Mowbray

Norma F. Mowbray, 79, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Andrew Lewis Mowbray and Virginia Harris Mowbray; brother, Charles Rodney Mowbray; and sister, Virginia L. Smith. Norma was a devoted member of Roanoke First Church of God. She was an employee of the Roanoke City School's Administrative Office with 45 years of service. In addition to her work with Roanoke City Schools, she had previously worked for Rainbow Bread and Avis Rent A Car. Surviving are her loving brothers, Eugene Mowbray, of Johnson City, Tenn., and Donald Mowbray Sr. and wife, Pat, of Roanoke; sisters, June M. Thomas and Gloria J. Mowbray, both of Roanoke; devoted nephew, Kenneth A. Mowbray and wife, Candy, of Salem. Also surviving are her precious, sweet great-nieces, Abbi and Sarah Mowbray; and many other nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Roanoke First Church of God, 5008 Hildebrand Road, Roanoke, VA 24012. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 23, 2011, at First Church of God by Rev. Jim Milner. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 22, 2011, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 540-366-0707.