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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 16, 2009.

WILKES, Marguerite Leslie, 90, of Roanoke, went with the angels to be with her Mama and Daddy. She was preceded in death by her parents, James C. Sr. and Maude Leslie; brother, James C. Leslie Jr.; two sons-in-law, James C. "J.C." Arthur and Kenneth "Ken" Cochran; and former husband, Floyd Duval Wilkes. Marguerite was a lifelong member of Melrose Avenue United Methodist Church until its closing, and then joined Grace United Methodist Church. She was an active participant on many committees, sang in the choir, taught Sunday school, and attended numerous training programs including those for Mission Work. After receiving her own training as a hairdresser, she taught at a beauty school and had worked for N&W Pugh's Beauty Salon, and later at the Veteran's Hospital in Salem for 11 years. Later she owned and operated her own beauty salon for many years and was an active member of the state and local organizations with the honor of representing the state of Virginia at the National Hairdresser Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. Marguerite was incredibly involved in community and volunteer groups including: holding past and present offices in the oldest Rebekah Lodge #16 where she received the highest honor, the Degree of Chivalry; president of V.F.W. Post #484 Ladies Auxiliary; member of the U.T.U. #818 for 57 years; member of the American Business Women's Association for 33 years; and member of the WCTU (attending as delegate for Virginia). Surviving are her daughters, Katherine W. Arthur of Troutville, Darlene W. Cochran of Penn Laird, and Elaine W. Lee of Richmond; eight grandchildren including Elizabeth M. Lee, Erin L. Scott and husband, Dominic, and Jessica R. Lee; and nine great-grandchildren including Roland D. Scott, Walker L. Scott, and Aidan A. Chesser. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2009 at Grace United Methodist Church with Rev. E.E. "Dick" Jones officiating. Interment will take place at Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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July 18, 2013

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Elaine Lee

July 18, 2013

Yesterday was your birthday. I celebrated it in my heart but shared your memories with everyone. Time does not change how much I miss you although I know you are in a better place. Just know that you are always in my heart. My tears are not of joy just yet. Maybe someday I will be able to say that. I love and miss you so much. Your pennies tell us that you are always with us. Smile!!

Elaine Lee

November 14, 2011

Mama, I cannot believe it has been 2 years. 2 years without hearing your voice or seeing you. I miss you so much. You were my biggest cheerleader. You were the one who said I could do whatever I wanted in life. I wish I would have listened to you more. I wish I could listen to you now. Life does go on but you have a hole in your heart that will not heal. Whenever I see a penny I know that you are there with me and it is such a comfort to me. I love and miss you. Love Me

ELAINE LEE

November 26, 2010

Mama, Yesterday was Thanksgiving. We missed you. We missed your prayer. I am learning how to go on without you, but the tears still come. You would be so proud of the boys! Mama, I know you are in heaven,so give Nanny and Grampy a big hug and kiss from all of us and I know you will be smiling!!! Love, Me

Elaine Lee

July 25, 2010

Mama,
We celebrated your birthday on July 16th. We sang your songs and looked at pictures and yes shed a few tears. But we wanted to honor you in a way that you would have liked. We felt your presence the whole time but we each know that you are with us all the time. There are so many moments when we look to heaven and say, yes I know Gagee, you are watching over us. We all love you and miss you so much.
Love, Me & my 3 girls and our 3 boys.

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December 2, 2009

We know you are an angel now and watching over us all. We miss you Gagee, but we will remember what a extrodinary woman you were. We Will Love You Always.
Love
Jessi & Aidan
Granddaughter & Great Grandson

November 30, 2009

Dear Katherine, Darlene and Elaine,
I was so sorry to hear of your sweet mom's passing, but we know she's in a much better place. Please know we are praying for you all at this time. Time seems to be the best healer and with God's help He'll get you through.
Love,
Cousin Jane

November 29, 2009

Dearest Elaine, Katherine and Darlene,
How my heart goes out to each of you since hearing of Marguerite's
passing. I have such wonderful memories as do so many others. I
especially remember her coming up on
Nana's porch to show everyone pictures
of what she had been doing. When I first heard this news, the first thing
I said was that she was one of the most
cheerful, happy people I have ever
known. What a wonderful life she had
and how much each of you enriched it.
I will sure keep each of you in my
prayers as you go through these first
few months of adjustment. With love
and deepest sympathy. Your cousin, Gail

Elaine Lee

November 26, 2009

I still don't know how you go on without your Mama. All I do know is that I will miss hearing your stories and songs. You were always full of good things to say and always had time to help others. I will miss you for the rest of my life but I will try to carry on all of our traditions and hope that you are looking down from Heaven with Nanny and Grampy and smiling. I love you, Me

Edith Utterberg

November 18, 2009

November 18, 2009

I was sad to hear of Marguerite's death. She is part of my fond memories at Melrose Methodist when I was a child. Katherine was in my group but I remember Darlene and Elaine too. I left Roanoke and didn't see them very much but when my sister and I visited Roanoke in 2006 we had breakfast with Marguerite's after church group. We enjoyed hearing about her family and telling her about ours. She was jolly as I will always remember her.

My love, prayers and sympathy to everyone.

Edith Trout Utterberg

Robin Fowler

November 18, 2009

To Katherine, June and Becky and family,

My prayers are with you and the family at this time. May god be with you at the needed time of healing. Gagee will be greatly missed.

Jeanette Warwick

November 16, 2009

Marguerite,

You were a TRUE southern lady in all you accomplished during your 90 years! We remember visiting your beauty shop as little girls! My daughter admired you and was always impressed by your fashion sense with your "little metallic shoes." You were a role model to my 18 year old who thought you were just "so cool" and valued your stories!

I am sorry we weren't able to honor you at the visitation/funeral but we didn't know about the arrangements until it was too late. Please know that although we weren't physically present, our thoughts and admirations were with you! Thank you for being such a positive role model for future generations of women!!!
Jeanette and Morgan Warwick; Beth Day

Patricia Eichenberger

November 16, 2009

My deepest sympathies to all of the family....with our families' friendship covering so many years, I have memories of her that go way back to my own childhood and ones of her helping out with my own grandmother. She was one of the happiest and energetic women around and of course never at a loss for words....she was amazing and will be missed.

With love,
Patricia Milan Eichenberger

Bun Janney (Masters)

November 16, 2009

The fondest memories of General and Annie Janney's family is remembering all the good times we spent with Marguerite while staying with Uncle Jim & Aunt Maude's family for summer vacations. Bun remembers a family reunion when as many as 32 Janney's were welcome to stay with the Leslies. Thank you Marguerite, and to your lovely family, for those cherished days of our lives. Our prayers are with Marguerite and her family. Much love from "THE JANNEY'S".

Kellen and Ashley Williams

November 16, 2009

Gagee will be greatly missed. She was a wonderful woman, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Ida Atkins

November 16, 2009

To all of the family, we would like to send our sympathies and share in your saddness at the loss of a wonderful , wonderful lady! Mother and I have many great memories of her and many more stories we can tell of her terrific nature. She shall be terribly missed by all.
With saddness and love, Betty Jane (Martin) Clark and Ida Clark Atkins

June and Rick Landers

November 16, 2009

Ms. Katherine, June, Becky and Family. Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Gagee. She was a jewel, and we are glad we got to know her. The memeories of her will keep her close to your hearts. She will be missed.

Jesus said, "If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." John 14:3

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