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Tay SARVER-KEY Obituary

Tay Marie Sarver-Key was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, on February 28, 1980, and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 2, 2012. She was raised in Delta Junction, Alaska, where she graduated from Delta Junction High School in 1998. She is survived by her son, Austin James Key, of Nixon, Texas; and her parents, Mike and Elizabeth Sarver, of Roanoke, Va. She also leaves behind a sister, Janis Sarver, of Roanoke, Va.; and maternal grandparents, Paul and Arlene Eilers, of Shelby, Mich.; mother-in-law and best friend, Candy; father-in-law, Richard Guidry; Granny Fay Robinson and sister-in-law, Summer Guidry, all of Texas.

Tay was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Charles and Jane Sarver, of Roanoke, Va.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 6, 2012, at Shenandoah Baptist Church, 1265 Williamson Road, Roanoke, Va., and will be officiated by Pastor Stanley Long.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes contributions to be made to the American Cancer Society, Carilion Clinic Hospice of Roanoke or to the hospice of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Roanoke Times on Apr. 5, 2012.

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Lynne Morgan

April 5, 2012

May our Lord give you comfort and peace in your time of grief and suffering. My prayers are with you and your family.

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3

God bless you.

Brenda Pippin

April 5, 2012

May God give you comfort in this trying time and gently remind you of the wonderful times here on earth until you all meet again. God Bless.

Theresa Taylor

April 5, 2012

May our Father be near you until we all meet in Heaven. May He hold you and dry your tears!

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