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April Mabe Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 6, 2010.

April Dawn Mabe ROANOKE, Va. Miss April Dawn Mabe, went to another place to make people laugh, just two days shy of her 41st birthday. In those short 41 years, April touched many lives and made a lasting impression on many. She was a 1992 graduate of the Roanoke County Occupational School and a former employee of Goodwill. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Roy S. and Bertha S. Mabe and Reggie E. and Reba C. Parks. Surviving are her mother, Freida Parks Mabe of Roanoke; father, Robert W. Mabe and wife Connie of Abingdon; brother, Robert "Rob" Mabe and wife Marcie of Glenn Dale, Maryland; niece, Kathryn "Katie Mabe; half brothers, Kregg and Kalan Mabe both of Abingdon; step-sister, Tasha Trent and husband Josh of Bristol; aunts and uncle, Aleta Blevins and husband Bobby; and Barbara Carrier; special friend Todd Selbe; devoted pet, Reggie, and numerous other friends, relatives, and special neighbors. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the National Association for Down Syndrome or to the March of Dimes. A celebration of Miss April's life will held 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road. On line condolences may be sent to www.simpsonfuneral.com The family will receive friends immediately following the celebration. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory. 366-0707

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November 8, 2010

Sheriff Fred Newman

Sheriff Fred Newman and the Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like to express their sympathy in the death of April Dawn Mabe. If our Sheriff’s Office can be of assistance to you during your time of sadness, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sheriff Newman and Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office

November 7, 2010

Dear Freida and Robbie,
We are so sorry to learn of April's passing. We remember her sweet and tender spirit mixed with just the right amount of mischievousness. Our prayers are with you.
Don and Lisa Wilson

November 7, 2010

Gene Godwin

Dear Freida,

You will not remember me, but I remember you and April from Trinity Methodist.
My condolences on the loss of a wonderful person and my admiration for the life that you gave April.

November 7, 2010

Margo Godfrey

Freida,The world has lost a wonderful lady. April was indeed the sweetest people that God ever created. Her kindness to my mother, Irene, was so sweet. She always showed so much concern about the well being of others.
I am sure that many loving arms in Heaven are wrapped around her.

November 6, 2010

Fredia, I Was So Sorry To Hear About Your Precious April. I Still Remember her Calling The Store Asking For You.She Would Always Ask Whom She Was Speeking To And If You Were Busy.Herman And I Will Keep You And Your Family In Our Prayers Always. Love Herman&Marjorie Chaney

November 6, 2010

APRIL HURLEY

MS MABE,I WORKED WITH YOU AT KMART A WHILE BACK JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT IM SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR DAUGHTER, APRIL.I WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS AND MAY GOD COMFORT YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

November 6, 2010

Brenda Atkins

Dear Freida and Family, I am very saddened and I know that you have broken hearts. April had an innocence and a delight in life. Her light will be sorely missed. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, Brenda Atkins

November 5, 2010

Dear Freida and Family, I was very sorry to hear of April's passing. My heart goes out to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Surraine Rucker

November 5, 2010

Freida & Family, Mike and I are deeply sorry to hear of April's passing. Although we only knew her for a short time, she was a real delight and our life was enriched by knowing her! Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time...Leslie Mehaffey (Bedford, VA)

November 5, 2010

Rebecca Janney-Austin

Freida and Rob, I can not began to express my sympathy for the passing of of your precious April.Please know you will be in my thought and prayers. May the Lord wrap his arms around you and hold you close as you go through these difficult times ahead. John 14 1-4

November 5, 2010

SANDEE SCHUTTS

FREIDA
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT APRIL . SHE WAS SO SWEET AND SO MUCH FUN. I KNOW SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

November 5, 2010

Myra Blankenship

Freida, words can not express the feelings I have at this moment. I have an empty feeling. I thought a lot of Miss April. She was the highlight of my day when she would call or come to Kmart. I always looked forward to seeing her for the special occassion at the store. I will miss her ever so much, however I have my special memories of her and her smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family. I love you.

November 5, 2010

Eddie Seay

I am so sorry about April. I have fond memories of her through conversations in the break room at KMart and on the phone. One of those special memories was selling donuts for March of Dimes at the front of the store. April was a very special girl. My thoughts are with you and your family at a difficult time.

Regards,
Eddie Seay

November 5, 2010

Bonnie & Bobby Bush

Freida & Family, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time and the days ahead. This candle reminds me of April her beauty, her warmth and the glow that she brought to others when she was in the room. She will be greatly missed by all of us knew and loved her!

November 5, 2010

Bonnie & Bobby Bush

Freida and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers today and for days to come. This candle reminds me of April of her beauty, her warmth, and the glow that she brought to others she was around. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May God give you all strength and comfort through this difficult time. Please let us know if you need anything!

November 5, 2010

MS MABE IM SO SORRY ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR DAUGHTER APRIL I WORKED AT KMART WITH YOU YEARS AGO AND REMEMBER HER COMING IN SHE WAS SUCH A SWEET GIRL
CHERYL HODGES MEYERS

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