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Mary Poindexter Obituary

Mary Dare Poindexter, 69, of Boones Mill, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday April 23, 2010. She was a member of Halesford Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Robert (Red) and Virginia Dare Overholt and two sons, Robert Allen and Christopher Lee Poindexter. Surviving is her husband of 47 years, Robert W. Poindexter; sons, Todd Poindexter and wife, Maha, Eric Poindexter and wife, Katie; five grandchildren, Lina, Amanda, Lydia, Daniel, and Anna. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2010 at Halesford Baptist Church with the Rev. Melvin Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Apr. 24 to Apr. 25, 2010.

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May 2, 2010

I just found out about Mary's passing and am so sorry that she had to suffer. I loved her and feel so blessed by having her as my Sunday School Teacher at Halesford Baptist! I know one day we'll all be together again! Until then, may God continue to Bless You!
Love - Rita Holt

Wanda Griffith

April 27, 2010

Bob, I am so sorry to hear about Mary. She was a great person. I will keep you and your family in my prayers..

Lisa Edwards

April 27, 2010

Robert,
My heart goes out to you and your family during this time of loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep you.

Jenny Deeringer

April 26, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of this news. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Mary was a loving and kind woman. May God give you all peace and comfort during these difficult times. With Deepest Sympathy,
Jenny Kimrey Deeringer

Linda Tuck

April 25, 2010

Robert,
So sorry to hear of the Mary's passing. I have fond memories of her from back in the Fallon Park Weslyan Church days. May God Bless
you and your family.

Tim and Linda Tuck (Roanoke VA)

April 25, 2010

Eric, i'm so sorry for your loss. She sure was a wonderful lady, so kind and understanding. I'll never forget her. She made me and all our other friends feel like her kids. May God strengthen you and your family during this heartbreaking time. Steve Whorley(Roanoke, Va.)

Mary & Randy Thurman

April 25, 2010

Robert - We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts right now. What a wonderful Lady she was....and like you so much a part of our lives. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you...Our love and prayers............In Him, Mary & Randy Thurman

Kathleen Robertson

April 25, 2010

Robert,
So sorry to hear this news. You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers. But just think of the welcoming committee at Heaven's gate. What a homecoming!!

April 25, 2010

So sorry to hear of Mary's passing. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless and strengthen you in this time. Sue Kimrey

Mary Dolinger

April 25, 2010

Mary certainly will be remembered in all of our hearts. God has given us a wonderful women for us to share. Mary will be missed and I look forward to seeing her again. My love and prayers go out to Robert and their children and grandchildren. Thanks for your love Mary!

E. J. "Buddy" Reaser

April 25, 2010

Dear Robert,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Todd, Eric and their families.
We were so sorry to learn of Mary Dare's passing. We know she is now with her Savior, healed and healthy once again.
Love,
Buddy & Kay Reaser

Sue Yearout

April 25, 2010

Robert, I am so sorry for your lost and I will be praying for you and your family.

Marjene

April 24, 2010

So sorry to hear about your Mother. I know the next few weeks will be tough but remember GOD will never give you more than you can handle. I'll be saying prayers for you and yours.

April 24, 2010

So sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Such a wonderful, special lady.Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Sue Kimrey

Mel & Nancy Neill

April 24, 2010

We were so shocked and saddened to learn of Mary Dare's death. Know that you are all in our prayers. We cherish all the wonderful memories we have of her and all the good times we had over the years. May God keep you in his care and give you His peace.
All our love, Mel & Nancy

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