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Sylvia Alberta Ford Burgess

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Sylvia Burgess Obituary

Sylvia Alberta Ford Burgess, 85, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2010, surrounded by the love and support of her family. Sylvia is survived by her son, Carl Ford and her caregiver, Pamela Ford; brother, Gerald White; granddaughter, Tara Dunnam, great granddaughters, Elizabeth Thornton and Skyler Thornton; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends including, Marge Buchanan. No formal visitation, a private memorial service will be held for family at a later date. Arrangements Family Choice Funerals & Cremations, 4922 Valley View Blvd., Roanoke, Virginia, 24012, www.familychoicefunerals.com. "Your Family... Your Choice... Our Experience & Value"

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Published by Roanoke Times from May 26 to May 27, 2010.

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Melissa Berglas

August 9, 2012

Holding you in our memory. Thankyou for your heartwarming letters and phone calls.
Love Melissa & Anthony Berglas

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