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Mary Elizabeth Hall Delp

Mary Elizabeth Hall Delp obituary, Roanoke Valley, VA

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Mary Delp Obituary

Mary Elizabeth Hall Delp, 75, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 31, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Vivian Lee Hall; mother, Lydia Davis Hall; and two infant brothers. Mrs. Delp was a longtime and faithful member of New Life Christian Ministries. She retired from Tultex and Walmart. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, John Delp; son, Audie Delp; daughter, Andrea (Freddie) Shively; brother, Frank Hall; sisters, Zella (Ludlow) Busick, and Kathy Reed; grandchildren, Mark (Laura) Delp; Wendy (Glen) Swearengin, Monty Delp, Dwayne Delp, Breanna Wall, and Christopher Delp; great-grandchildren, Payton Perkins and Tresden Delp; her last surviving aunt, Ruby Huffman; and a number of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2012, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by Pastor Walter L. Wood. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Simpson Funeral Home. 540-366-0707.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jun. 2 to Jun. 3, 2012.

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Dottie Cadd

June 4, 2012

Sorry to hear about Mary's death.I worked at Tultex with her for years. My thoughts and prayers are go out to all of her family and friends.

Judy Doughty

June 4, 2012

Dear Andrea and family,
Was so sorry to hear about the
passing of your mom. Remember she will now be the angel watching over you. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Andrea if you need anything please call me.

Sheryl Roddy (Sims)

June 4, 2012

I remember Aunt Mary and Uncle Frank from my many summer trips to Wytheville with Cindy to vist Grandpa Hall. The world has lost a beautiful lady, but Heaven has gained a special angel. To all that Aunt Mary touched, as she did me, you will meet again!

Barbara Webb

June 4, 2012

So sorry for the loss of such a good floor lady at work and friend. Never met her that she didn't have a smile waiting for you with a greeting. Will miss her greatly.

June 2, 2012

You are the most amazing grandmother I could have ever asked for.you taught me so many important life decisions.you will be greatly missed.we love you memaw

conne Keith

June 2, 2012

Another of our Tultex family has moved on to a better place. You will be missed at our reunoins. My prayers go out to your loved ones.

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