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Bonnylin Louise Simpson Vail

1913 - 2008

BORN

1913

DIED

2008

Bonnylin Vail Obituary

Mrs. Bonnylin Louise Simpson Vail, 95, of Roanoke, and formerly of Covington, died Friday, August 15, 2008, at Richfield Recovery & Care Center, Salem, Va. She was the wife of the late Willis Gibson Vail. Mrs. Vail was born March 23, 1913, in Covington, the daughter of the late Lee A. Simpson and Mattie Fridley Simpson. Mrs. Vail is survived by a son, Robert "Randy" Vail and wife, Janet, of Roanoke; a brother; two sisters; a grandson, Scott Vail and wife, Ginger, of Roanoke; a granddaughter, Ann Dalton and husband, Mark, of Lynchburg; three great-grandsons, Matt Vail and Chris Vail, both of Roanoke, and Landon Dalton, of Lynchburg; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Vail was preceded in death by a sister. A graveside service will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2008, at Alleghany Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon from 1 p.m. until service time at Loving Funeral Home, Covington, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Aug. 16, 2008.

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Sue Jones

August 17, 2008

God bless dear Bonnie. She was my Mom's roommate at the Oaks for several years. I live out of town, but when I would come to visit she was always such a dear. My sister was there almost everyday and would share stories of the 2 girls with me. Her spirit is with you today and always. No one can replace the wonderful person she was. I extend my sympathy to the family and know the Lord has her in safe keeping.

Charles Vernon

August 17, 2008

Randy, Gracie and I are thinking of you in your hour of grief.

Sybil Hoover

August 16, 2008

Sorry Randy to hear of Bonnie's death. Sybil

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