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Judi Derr Obituary

Judi Ramsey Derr, 62, of Salem, Va., passed away at home, Friday, April 29, 2011 with her loving family surrounding her. She was born on November 9, 1948, in Fort Benning, Ga., daughter of Major General Lloyd B. Ramsey, Retired, and the late Glenda Burton Ramsey. In addition to her father, she is survived by her loving husband, David Edward Derr Jr.; daughters, Jessamine Guido and husband, Noel, Abigal Burton Derr and her fiance, Charles Blair Whyte, and Mackenzie Lee Derr; brother, Larry Ramsey and wife, Pamela Cadmus; and a sister, Lloyd Ann Wallace and husband, Kyle. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, 2011, at John M. Oakey and Son, Salem. Services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Judi's memory to the Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue, P.O. Box 13, Hardy, VA 24101 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org). An online guestbook is available for family and friends at www.johnmoakey.com.

Published by Roanoke Times from Apr. 30 to May 1, 2011.

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Barbara Segal

April 24, 2022

Hard to believe my dear friend has been gone 11 years now. I have such strong and clear memories of our lives together. I hope her beautiful daughters are thriving and that David is well

Lesley Mills

May 4, 2011

Derr Family-
Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. Judi was a special lady that was full of life.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Lesley Mills and JJ Childers

Dirk DeRolf

May 3, 2011

David and family,

We are so very sorry for your family's loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

With sympathy,
Dirk DeRolf, Lee Metrey, and the crew at DeRolf Animal Hospital

May 3, 2011

David and Family,

We extend our deepest sympathy to you for your loss of Judi. Our prayers are with her soul and your family.

God Bless,
Ray and Carol Freas, Tuckerton, NJ

May 2, 2011

David,
We were so sad to learn of Judi's passing. Our deepest sympathy to your and the family. I feel we will always share a part of her by living in this house.
With kindest regards,
Regina & Steve Hyer

Jim Wooldridge

May 2, 2011

David and Family,

We're very sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

The staff of Bobcat of Roanoke

Gerald Carter

May 2, 2011

David and girls, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of great loss. Blessings to all.

Mary Surdyk Haller

May 2, 2011

David and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Judi was was a brave, bright light. I will treasure the time I spent with her last year. My prayers are with you.

May 1, 2011

We are saddened to learn of Judi's death and send our deepest sympathy. Sincerely, David and Judy Derr
Paola, KS (formerly of Salem)

May 1, 2011

We were sorry to learn of you loss...the following Irish quote expresses our feelings for Judi's love ones, "death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal". Becky and Roy East, Kentucky

Tom & Peggy Surdyk

May 1, 2011

Dear David,girls,and Ramsey family,
Our hearts ache for your loss of Judi. She was so unselfishly brave for all of you. We shall miss our friend. Please know our thoughts are with you. Tom and Peggy Surdyk

Joan Shelor

May 1, 2011

Jessa, Maggie, & Abbey,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I haven't seen you girls or your Mom for several years, but I shall never forget her beautiful smile and how much she loved you girls. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Greg Allen

May 1, 2011

David & Family

What I will miss most about Judi was her great smile and even greater laugh. There was always laughter when people were with her. She was part of the original gang at McLean and will be truly missed.

Jesse Gump

April 30, 2011

David and Family,

We're sorry to hear of you loss. We will always remember Judi's bright smile and the great times we had together in Northern Virgina. She will always remain in our memories. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Jesse and Barbara Gump

Mary June and Alan Forsythe

April 30, 2011

We are very sorry to hear about your family's loss. We know the family is very close-knit and Judi will be missed. Our prayers are with the family.

April 30, 2011

David and family,

Was sorry to hear of Judy's passing but I know she fought a good fight and now she is at peace!! Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you!! Hold onto the memories and she will live with you forever!!

Love,
Randy and Gail Zimmerman

Pauline Underwood

April 30, 2011

We were very sorry to hear of your family's loss and know that if there is anything we can do just let us know. Our thoughts will be with you and may God help through this difficult time.

Barbara Segal

April 29, 2011

Judi is a great spirit, with great dignity, and a heart as big and wide as the ocean. I am honored and humbled to call her my precious friend. Her smile could light up a room. She left us way too soon. May this candle burn forever, as her memory will in our hearts. Much love and deepest sympathy to David and the girls.

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