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Sharon Forrester Obituary

Sharon Kitts Forrester, 59, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 21, 2011. She was a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother (Nana). She was preceded in death by her father, Foster McFarland Kitts, and mother, Ella Mae Kitts. She is survived by her husband, John (Mike) Forrester; daughter, Cissy Ratliff and husband, Tony Ratliff; son, John (Michael) Forrester; daughter, Shannon Ratliff and husband, David Ratliff; grandchildren, Anthony, Amber, Blake, Landon, Alex and Kayla Ratliff; brother, Foster (Rusty) Kitts and wife, Julie Kitts; sister, Barbara Scott and husband, Rick Scott; and a very dear friend, Carole Dillon. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Chris Kingery officiating. The interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Nov. 22, 2011.

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Connie Poff

November 29, 2011

Mike, Cissy, Shannon & Michael,
I am so sorry to hear about Sharon, our thoughts are with you all.
Gary & Connie Poff

Lara Payne Walker

November 22, 2011

Cissy, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I have fond memories of her and remember how sweet she was. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lovern Family

November 22, 2011

Sharon will be missed greatly but her joyfulness will live on forever. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time of heartache.
David, Carrie, Pam and Heather

Debbie Brammer

November 22, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Sharon. She was a special lady. I don't know what I would have done without her lovingly taking care of Derek and Logan when they were babies. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carolyn Jackson

November 22, 2011

Cissy & family. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So very sorry for the loss of your mother. I always enjoyed talking with her. May you all dwell on fond memories. God be with you during this very difficult time.

Melissa Spencer Wardle

November 22, 2011

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you today and the weeks to come. Losing a loved one is the hardest thing I believe we go through, but soon the pain will ease and the scares will heal with the memories of laughter and love that was shared. May ya'll find many days filled with these memories. May God be with you during the time of sorrow.

tasha campbell

November 22, 2011

Cissy & family, I am SO sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I have many fond memories of time spent at your house growing up. You mom was such a sweet lady and always had a great tan! My heart aches for you and your dad, along with Shannon and Michael..please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do, you know how to get in touch with me. Hold on to the memories and know that your mom is an Angel now in Heaven looking down on you smiling and protecting you all daily. God is awesome and I pray that he will hold you all in the palm of his hands during this time & comfort you all.
Much love,
Tasha Robertson-Campbell

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