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Everette Crookshanks Obituary

Everette Warnie Crookshanks, 84, of Lewisburg, W.Va., passed away Friday, April 16, 2010, after a battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his wife, Susan Crookshanks, wife, Madeline McFall Crookshanks and sister, Cleo Smailes. He is survived by his children, Charles, Sharon and Larry (primary caregiver) Crookshanks; grandchildren, Dallas Armentrout (Melissa), Jared Hoke, Brandon Hoke, Jessica Hoke and Brooke Hoke; great-grandchildren, Kaytelynne and Ayla Armentrout; sisters, Stella Smith and Louise Duffield; brothers, Willie Crookshanks (Claudine), Truman Crookshanks (Betty) and Ralph Crookshanks; stepdaughter, Dee Morrison (Bill); and special friend, Viola Wiseman. A memorial service officiated by Hat Defibaugh and Joe Hendricks, is planned at Bethel Church in Frankford, W.Va. The family would like to thank Dr. Marc Nevin, Dawn Forehand and Amedisys Hospice, along with Maggie, Stephanie, Kelly, Donna, Kathy, Bel, Robert and Gloria for their care and support during this difficult time. Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 366-0707.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Apr. 20 to Apr. 21, 2010.

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Lisa Smith

April 21, 2010

Sharon and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Smith (former PA student of Sharon's)

Leroy and Ann Dooley

April 21, 2010

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

Linda Shields, MSW

April 20, 2010

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

Barbara Armentrout

April 20, 2010

To the family, I'm so sorry for your loss, if you ever need anything call..Barbara Armentrout

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