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Mary Ellen Shorter Graham

Mary Graham Obituary

Mary Ellen Shorter Graham, 85, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2010. Funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2010, in the Roanoke Chapel of Lotz Funeral Home.

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Published by Roanoke Times on May 11, 2010.

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Kevin & Michelle Ray

May 13, 2010

Darlene,

So sorry to hear about your mom. Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

Lawanda Clements Martin

May 13, 2010

Terry, Donnie & Darlene
I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. She was one sweet lady. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sissy Campbell

May 11, 2010

Terri, Donnie and Darlene
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that your MOM and Dad along with your brother are all together in heaven. Woodside would love to have you all join us whenever you want. LOVE Sissy Toney Campbell

Cunningham/Tinsley Family

May 10, 2010

Lisa & Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts & prayers. May God Bless You all & comfort you in your time of need.
Lora, Ashley, Adam, Lil Adam

Linda Huneycutt

May 10, 2010

To the Graham Family: I am so sorry for you lost! Your lost is our lost too! I am praying for your family--Amen! GOD Bless You! Perry C. Taylor Jr. & Linda A. Huneycutt(Salem, VA)

Penny Robertson

May 10, 2010

Terry, Donnie & Darlene

I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was a gracious and caring women. For those who knew her she was an inspiration. Our neighborhood has lost one of it's best. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Penny Robertson

Penny Robertson

May 10, 2010

Terry, Donnie & Darlene

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our lives and our neighborhood are richer for having known her. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kim and Leon Dent

May 10, 2010

Darlene,

We are so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a wonderful lady, and we are lucky to have known her. You and your family are in our hearts, and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

With love and sympathy.

Ann & Brandy

May 9, 2010

The Graham Family, We are saddened by the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts are with your family.

Dottie & Pete Cadd

May 9, 2010

Darlene & Family

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

kenny jones

May 9, 2010

To all the graham family I will miss aunt ellen so much she was a aunt that no one could have ever had she was a very special lady,I will miss her so much, and i want you all to know that you are in my prayers and i hope you know that she is in a better place, now she is in heven know with no pain, she is with the angles in heven ,hope you know im here if you need me

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