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LaVerne Lester Obituary

LaVerne Lester, 73, of Narrows, Va., passed away April 5, 2010. Graveside service 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. Arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Apr. 7 to Apr. 8, 2010.

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Mary Lou Davis-Dyer

April 13, 2010

So sorry to hear of Laverne's death. I remember fondly the days we spent as children running through the fields of "Racket Town. My sympathy to all the family. Mary Lou Davis Dyer

April 8, 2010

Cliff, I am so sorry to here of your loss. May God give you and your family strength in this difficult time. Please let me know if I can do anything. Linda Bradley

Joe & Donna Walker

April 7, 2010

Lord bless this family, and let your hand of compassion, mercy, comfort, and healing be upon each family member. Lord I pray that each family member leans on you for their strength, and guidance.
AMEN

Ruth Wolford

April 7, 2010

Alesia--

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and it is my hope that you and your family will find comfort in the promise of the great resurrection!

Ruth Wolford

Christen Poe

April 7, 2010

Alesia, Everyone at work is thinking of you and your family and sending up prayers. Please let us know if we can do anything at all for you.

April 7, 2010

Alesia, please know that we at MoCo EH are thinking of your and your family and remembering you all in our thoughts and prayers. Beth & Becky

Tina Bland

April 7, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 7, 2010

Alesia-I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My prayers are with you. ---Sandy Wade (Montgomery County Health Dept. clerk)

Sheila McMahan

April 6, 2010

Regina and family - praying for the loss of your mother. May Jesus' peace comfort you. The McMahans - Dan, Sheila, Grant and Melody

Andrea Hetherington

April 6, 2010

Thinking of the Lester Family today and always.
Andrea Hetherington (Griggs)

Jason and Kristy Cassell

April 6, 2010

Cliff and Family,
Jason,the kids and I are so sorry for your loss.Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.Heaven gained a Beautiful Angel!

Chirpy Fitzwater

April 6, 2010

Our prayers are with you and the family at this time of loss. May God comfort you and give you peace.

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