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Virginia Craighead Obituary

Virginia Guilliams Craighead, 90, of Boones Mill, Va., passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010. She was born February 20, 1920, a daughter of the late Arthur and Emma Hill Guilliams and was also preceded in death by her husband, Willard T. Craighead; and son, Nathan Charles Craighead. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Willard and Lucia Craighead; grandchildren, Elizabeth Mills and husband, Casey, Brian Craighead and wife, Jennifer, Blake Webb; greatgranddaughter, Brianna; former daughter-in-law, Cathy Craighead; sister and brother-in-law, Mabel and James Furrow; sisters-in-law, Macie Guilliams, Susie Flora; best friend, Hooch; numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations be made to Snyder Nursing Home Activity Fund, 11 North Broad Street, Salem, Va. 24153. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday at Franklin Memorial Park with the Rev. Bill Hinton officiating. Her family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Flora Funeral & Cremation Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount. www.florafuneralservice.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from May 23 to May 24, 2010.

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sue loop

May 25, 2010

To: Blake, I know that you was the love of Virginia's life she talked of you often. In visting her at the nursing home she spoke of how she hoped you could get the home place someday. You was always a big help to her. I know that you was in her thought as you passed to heaven...

Steve Custer

May 23, 2010

"Willard Lee!!" - I remember Aunt Virginia calling for you ( most often using both your names) in a very stern voice whenever you did something she didn't approve of and you knew you were looking to receive a reprimand. She has had a long life in this place and she served it and you all well. Know that she is in a better place and she is with a lot of loved ones that have gone before. May God grant you the peace and time to realize that she is better off in a better place. Wishing we were there to console you and the whole family.
Steve and Sue Custer

Barbara Roth

May 23, 2010

Dear Elizabeth, I never knew your Grandmom, but knew she was dear to your heart. You spoke of her with such love and sweet memories. My Prayers are with you and your family.

Judy Angell-Sink

May 23, 2010

Dear willard,Pete, and family,I'm sure you feel truely blessed to have had Ginny in your lives for such a long time.I know you will miss her.She was such a good and caring person.God bless each of you and comfort you in his tender love. JUDY

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