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Ruby Phlegar Obituary

Ruby McDaniel Phlegar, of Roanoke, Va., died Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at age 95. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Ballard T. Phlegar, of Salem, Va.; her parents, J. Luke and Ora Thomas McDaniel; two sisters, Beatrice (Courtney) Vandergrift and Thelma (Theren) Hoback; two brothers, Jasper William Lee (Bertha) McDaniel and Roy Thomas McDaniel; and two sisters-in-law, Grace Phlegar Thomas and Dora Phlegar McDaniel. She is survived by her daughter, Montra Peerman (John) Clements; son, Richard Barry (Wanda) Phlegar; six grandchildren, Bryan (Laurie) Peerman, Mark (Becky) Peerman, Robert (Carey) Peerman, Lisa (Gregory) Phlegar Cain, Richard (Kelly) Phlegar, and Alan Phlegar, of Florida; two stepgrandchildren, Tracy (Melissa) Clements and John Bradley (Michelle) Clements; five great-grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; her twin sister, Ruth M. Garst Showalter; sister, Sarah Frances Douthat; and one sister-in-law, Josephine Jessup McDaniel Macon. Ruby was employed by Rowe Furniture in Salem for 25 years. She was a lifetime member of Fairview United Methodist Church of Roanoke, Va. A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, April 23, 2010, in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 22, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. To send condolences to the family online, please register at www.johnmoakey.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22, 2010.

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Jon Griesenbeck

April 26, 2010

Dear Montra and Family, I was so sorry to hear about Ruby's passing. I was out of town last week so I missed not only seeing Ruby at Brookshire but also the funeral. Ballard and Ruby will always hold a special place in my heart. They were two of the finest people I have had the pleasure to get to know. Janet's and my prayers are with you and your families. There are few blessing in this world and I count them as one of mine. God bless, Jon and Janet Griesenbeck

Mary Thomas Shelton

April 23, 2010

Montra, Barry & Families,

I was so sorry to read of Aunt Ruby's passing. I send my sincere sympathy, prayers and love.

I know you will miss her so May God grant you strength as you face the days ahead.

Know that you are in both my thougths and prayers.

Bruce & Yvonne Michie

April 22, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of Ruby's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Remember the happy times with her.

Michael & Ellen Rachel Lockhart

April 22, 2010

Robert & Carey,

We are so sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing. We still remember meeting her many years ago. What a sweet, fun spirit she had! Please know that our prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God grant you a special peace & comfort in the days ahead.

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