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Illene McKinney Obituary

Illene Williams McKinney, 70, of Narrows, Va., passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2010. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on May 5, 2010.

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Kristal Bland

May 5, 2010

Sarah and Jonathan, I am so sorry to hear about your grandmothers sudden passing. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything during this time, just let us know.

Karen Galford

May 7, 2010

Timmy and Darlene, I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you during this time.

Amy Sweet

May 4, 2010

Dear Sarah Beth, our deepest sympathies are with you and your family for the loss of your Grandmother.

If we can be of any help throughout this difficult time, please just let us know.

With all our love,
Amy Sweet & Family

Jeff & Laura Reed,Ethan & Ian

May 3, 2010

Timmy & Darlene,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both during the lose of your mother. May the Good Lord give you strength during this time of sorrow. We are here if you need us.
Love to you both,
Jeff,Laura,Ethan & Ian

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May 5, 2010

to family and friends of Ilene ou have my symphany
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David Blankenship

May 4, 2010

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

Geraldine Shaver

May 4, 2010

Your Mom was always smiling and such a wonderful lady..I pray you will be blessed with comfort and peace from Jesus..Just wish I could say something to help your grief, but know you are thought of and are being prayed for..

May 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with each member of the McKinney family during this time. May GOD bless you.

Bill and Carolyn Smith

Marian (Coombe) Hess

May 4, 2010

Thinking of you at this time. May God surround you with his love. A 1958 classmate of Illene.

May 4, 2010

We can't be there because of work but we wanted the family to know how sorry we are for thier lost of such a special lady.Our prayers are with you. Dickie and Donna St.Clair

May 4, 2010

Illene was a very special lady and will be greatly miss in the Wolf Creek area. She always had a kind word to say when you seen her out and about. Our hearts goes out to the family on this sad day. Pokey and Donna Frazier

Connie Vaught

May 3, 2010

May it comfort you to know that we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. May the love of GOD surround you during this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Kenny,Cecil Jr., Bobby and Angie,Connie and Roger

May 3, 2010

I join with Illene's family and especially all of her classmates from NHS, class of 1958, in sorrow at her death. May the peace that passes all understanding be yours in these days and your future.
Jim and Judy (Craig) Bradley
Christiansburg, VA

Lynne Conley

May 2, 2010

I was trully shocked to hear about Illene. We always called her Aunt Illene growing up because her and mommy were more like sisters than cousins. I will miss talking to her and going out to eat. She helped me so much when mommy died. I will miss her so much. My love and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.

Love, Lynne and Daniel Conley

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