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Sharon Calhoun Obituary

Sharon Jeanine Calhoun, 62, of Roanoke, Va., passed away after a courageous battle with lung cancer on Saturday, August 28, 2010. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bessie Jenkins; and sister, Doris Ann King. Sharon enjoyed a long career with Vista Corporation, a division of Graham White. Surviving are her daughter, Stephanie L. Reavis and husband, Greg, of Roanoke; grandsons, Mitch and Stuart; sister, Darlene Mross; brothers, Marshall Jenkins and wife, Scarlett, James Jenkins, Steve Jenkins, David Jenkins and wife, Robin and Darryl Jenkins; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Merton and the Palliative Care Team at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 2, 2010, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Pastor Kenny Bowles officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel and Crematory, 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 30 to Sep. 1, 2010.

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Lisa Lane

August 30, 2010

Dear Stephanie and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I wanted to call several times and seems like something always came up and I thought, oh I'll call another day....and now I'm missed my chance. Sharon was a special lady who loved life. She loved to have fun and we could laugh for hours. I will miss her. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and you family.

Linda Graybill

August 30, 2010

I would like to express my sympathy to the entire Jenkins family in the loss of Sharon. May she now have peace without suffering and pain.

Sonya Graham

August 30, 2010

Family of Sharon Calhoun:

Stephanie and the Jenkins family. So sorry about the loss of your sweet Mom. I hated to read of her passing. You are all in my prayers during this very difficult time.
In Deepest Sympathy,
and prayer,
Sonya Graham

L.G. Graham

August 30, 2010

Stephanie and Family:

We were very saddened to hear of the loss of your Mom. Our family sends our thoughts and prayers during the loss of Sharon. We think of you and the Jenkins family often.
God Bless,
In prayers,
L.G. and Rochelle Graham

Beth & Mike Stephens

August 30, 2010

There are no words that come to mind that can possibly equate the personal pain we feel at the loss of Sharon. I am so glad that God brought us to Roanoke to be able to see Sharon and kiss her goodbye on her last day here. She was a loving caring person and my memories of the fun, fancy and carefree young woman she was will sustain me in the days to come.

We hope you can find comfort and solace in knowing she has no more pain and hope to think she has journeyed to the place where angels dance and sing.

With Love

Beth & Mike Stephens and Kert Parkhurst II

August 30, 2010

Stephanie, Greg, Mitch and Stuart

I am so sorry for your loss. A know you will miss her so much, but I thank God that she is no longer suffering. You are in our thoughts and prayers-always!

We love you.

Penny, Gary, Suzanna, Patrick and Jaime

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