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Shirley Gallahan Obituary

Shirley Lynnette Gallahan, 41, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Apr. 15, 2010.

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Theresa King

April 13, 2010

I was very saddened to hear of your lose. My thoughts are with you Brenda and Leroy. I cannot imagine anything more difficult in life than losing a child.

Stacy Howard Hopkins ( cousin )

April 13, 2010

I will always remember Lynn for who she really was. We used to be so close then as time went by and we got older we strayed apart,she came back into my life a few months ago and now she is gone. My prayers go out to Brenda & Leroy. Lynn You will be missed

April 13, 2010

It has been a while since I have last seen Lynn but she was a beautiful person who loved her family and friends. She will be sadly missed. I will keep you all in my prayers for peace, strength and comfort.

LaSonya Daniel (Betty's granddaughter)

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