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Linda Slaughter Harris, 64, of Christiansburg, Va. passed away on Friday, August 15, 2008. She was retired from First National Bank of Christiansburg after 32 years of service, leaving many good friends and customers that she never forgot. Friends and family were always very important to Linda, as well as her love for Drag Racing with her husband, Ronnie and her racing buddies. She also cherished her special times with her son, Kevin. She was preceded in death by her father, Lowman Slaughter. Survivors include her loving husband, Ronnie Harris, of Christiansburg; son, Kevin Harris of Christiansburg; mother, Trudy Slaughter of Christiansburg; brother and wife, Tommy Slaughter and Debbie, of Willis; brother-in-law and wife, Bill Harris and Nadine, of Hardy, Va.; nephews and nieces; special cousin, Faye Thompson; and many more friends and family, whom she loved dearly. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Red Cross (American Red Cross, PO Box 4002018, Des Moines, IA 50340-2018) or The American Cancer Society (South Atlantic Division, Attn: Memorial Gifts, 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060). Special Thanks to The Blue Ridge Cancer Center and Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Visitation will be Sunday August 17, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday August 18, 2008 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Lane Board and the Rev. Brian Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 16 to Aug. 18, 2008.

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LINDA FEMMINO REMINES

September 3, 2008

RONNIE, I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT LINDA LAST NIGHT. I AM SO SORRY. SHE WAS ONE OF THE SWEETEST PEOPLE ON THIS EARTH. I THINK SHE WAS AN ANGEL. IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I HAD SEEN HER SINCE I LIVE IN WV NOW. WOULD OCCASIONALLY SEE HER WHEN I CAME IN TO SEE MY MOM AND I WOULD TAKE HER BY THE BANK TO TAKE OF SOME OF HER BUSINESS. LINDA WAS ALWAYS SO SWEET AND KIND AND HELPFUL TO MY MOM. MY DAUGHTER, VICKIE, AND HER FIRST HUSBAND, TIM LAWRENCE, USED TO RACE W/YOU GUYS AT THE PCTN DRAGWAY. I KNOW YOU DON'T REMEMBER ME BUT ME AND MY FIRST HUSBAND, VIC, USED TO LIVE BESIDE YOU AND LINDA AND KEVIN AT LYONS TR PK BACK IN 1967. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE W/YOU AND KEVIN. GOD BLESS YOU ALL..

BRENDA WINKLE

August 25, 2008

DEAR RONNIE,KEVIN AND MS. SLAUGHTER,

OUR FAMILY WANT'S TO LET YOU KNOW THAT WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. LINDA WAS THE SWEETEST AND THE MOST CARING PERSON WE HAVE EVER MET. THE PAST 2 YEARS WE HAVE MISSED SEEING HER AT THE RACE TRACK EVERY WEEKEND. I KNOW IT HAS TO BE HARD FOR YOU TO FACE EACH DAY WITHOUT HER BY YOUR SIDE WITH HER SWEET SMILE ON HER FACE BUT YOU JUST HAVE TO KEEP TELLING YOURSELVES THAT ONE DAY YOU WILL MEET AGAIN AND WHAT A WONDERFUL DAY THAT WILL BE. LINDA WAS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON FROM THE INSIDE OUT. WE WILL MISS HER TREMENDOUSLY. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND ESPECIALLY OUR PRAYERS.

LOVE YOU ALL,

THE WINKLE FAMILY
TERRY,BRENDA,MELISSA,LEE,AMANDA AND DAVID HARRIS

Dwayne Moore

August 20, 2008

Ronnie:
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We have many happy memories racing with you and Linda, starting at Princeton Dragway. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dwayne Moore and Family

April (Fisher) Allen

August 18, 2008

Our prayers are with you in your loss. Linda was a very caring and wonderful person. She always carried a smile with her. She will be missed by all.

Joe & Donna Walker

August 18, 2008

To all of Linda's family,

We are so sorry for your loss. As you all know, only God can give you what is needed during this time. He is waiting to be of service to you all. We will keep you all in our prayers!
God bless you all.

Pansy Wimmer

August 18, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Brenda Smith

August 18, 2008

Ronnie, Kevin, Trudy and Family - May God give you strength and peace in the days ahead. Linda was a very special friend. She had so much patience and lots of knowledge to share as she helped me become a banker at FNB. She loved her family and racing. God has received a very special angel into his fold. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Dean, Debbie & Lyndsay Young

August 18, 2008

Ronnie and Family-
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of Linda. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if you need anything at all.

Thomas Houseman

August 18, 2008

Dear Ronnie, Kevin and Mrs. Slaughter,

An expression of sincere sympathy as Tom and I learned about the loss of your beloved wife, mother and daughter. May the many fond memories that you have of her along with the kindness of family and friends, words of condolence and God's sure promise of removing sickness, death, sorrow, pain and even resurrecting our loved ones help you cope now and in the days ahead.
I was so glad to have seen and talk with her briefly in June. My hopes were to have visited her in your home before her last stay in the hospital. Enjoyed working with her for many years at FNB. Her warm smile said it all!
Please accept our apology for not attending the visitation as we are out of town until the weekend.

Heartfelt sympathy and prayers,
Mary Houseman

Kim Lyons

August 18, 2008

Ronnie,
We're so sorry to hear of your lose this morning.
There is no words to express how much Linda meant to Jim and I. know matter how bad she felt she always had a smile on her face. What a lady!! Our lose and Heavens gain.
Kim, Jim, Beth & Robby Lyons

Derrick and Beth Lancaster

August 18, 2008

We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. She was a wonderful person and will be missed. God Bless.

Diana White Harrell

August 18, 2008

I have special memories of you on the school bus growing up and when I would go into the bank where you worked. You are a special person. My sympathies to Trudy, Tommy and your husband and son. I will see you in heaven some day.

Larry Bowman

August 18, 2008

Ronnie and Kevin: Her smile; her countenance; her sense of humor, we will never forget. The world needs more Linda Harris's. I feel priveleged to have known her and worked with her. Our sincerest sympathies to you and your family.

Sabrina Price

August 18, 2008

I am terribly sorry to hear of your loss. I used to work with Linda at FNB. She was the sweetest, most caring individual. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Judy E. Cole

August 18, 2008

Linda was one of the most professional, efficient and helpful people ever to work at FNB. Our loss is Heaven's gain. Many people along with the family with miss her cheerful smile. My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult period. Others share your loss
Judy E. Cole

Randy and Ricky Hilton

August 18, 2008

Ronnie, we are so sorry to hear about Linda, just being around her and you, it was easy to tell she was more than your wife but your best friend as well. You have our condolences.

Mr. & Mrs. W. Richard Shelton

August 18, 2008

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Linda. May God comfort you and your family at this time. Hold onto the special memories and times you shared together.

Evelyn Phillips

August 18, 2008

Ronnie, Kevin, Trudy and Tommy, there are not words to express the sympathy I feel for all of you at this time. I can't remember when I didn't know Linda. She has always been the same. Her gentle kind soft spoken voice and big beautiful smile could always heal any problem that you had. She was always interested in everyone else's problems before her own. She always had that winning smile for everyone. Just remember we have not lost our loved ones when we know where to find them. She is with our Heavenly Father where all is love, peace and joy and there is no more pain or tears or heartaches. She is whole again and free of suffering. All is well. The only comfort we can find is through our Lord Jesus Christ. May He be with each of you in your time of grief. GOD BLESS!!!!

Theresa Dellinger and Steve Swenson

August 18, 2008

Dear Ronnie and Kevin,

Our thoughts are with you and your family. Linda was a lovely lady and will be sorely missed by all.

Debbie Atkins

August 18, 2008

Ronnie, I worked with Linda at FNB for over 25 years and her smile and kindness never faded in all those years, she was truly an Angel on earth. Cherish your memories of Linda and she will always be by your side.

Tammy Harris

August 17, 2008

Ronnie & Kevin,

I am very sorry to hear of Linda's passing. I used to work with Linda at the bank - she was so loved by all - people would wait hours to see her. She was such a loving and giving individual - she will truly be missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tammy Duncan Harris

Marjorie Akers

August 17, 2008

Heaven is brighter now with this special lady but she will be missed until we see her again.Linda & I worked together years ago & she was always so helpful at the bank.Always had a smile & was so proud of her family.
May God be your strength & give you peace as He walks this road with you. Marjorie Akers

Linda MountCassell

August 17, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

KENNY & RAMONA RICHARDS

August 17, 2008

RONNIE AND KEVIN,I'M SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT LINDA,IT BREAKS MY HEART AND WILL MISS HER TREMENDOUSLY AT THE RACES AND ALL THE FUN AND CHEER SHE BROUGHT TO MY HEART.IF YOU OR KEVIN NEED US JUST LET ME KNOW AND I'LL BE THERE IN YOUR TIMES OF NEED NOW AND ALWAYS.GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND KNOW MY HEART AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

Butch and Carol Dowdy

August 17, 2008

Dear Ronnie, We can't express the grief we are all feeling. Linda was such a wonderful person, she always asked about everyone, no matter how she was feeling or what was going on in her life.. I will always remember the day I was going to race my personal car at elk creek and I went to Linda to ask her advice and words of encouragement.. I will never forget her.. Linda's friendship is something that I will always cherish... I am a better person knowing Linda.. If its anything that Butch and I can do for your family please dont hestiate to call.. We love you,

MILDRED (MCGUIRE) WHITESCARVER

August 17, 2008

RONNIE AND KEVIN,I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT LINDA'S PASSING.SHE WAS SUCH A SWEET LADY AND WILL TRULY BE MISSED.GOD BLESS YOU NOW AND THE DAYS TO COME.

SAM & GLADA LUCKADOO

August 17, 2008

RONNIE AND KEVIN,IM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF LINDA'S PASSING.SHE WAS TRULY AN INSPIRATION TO ALL THAT KNEW HER AND ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND KIND WORDS FOR EACH PERSON SHE CAME IN CONTACT WITH.IT SADDENS OUR HEARTS BUT KNOW GOD TOOK ANOTHER ONE OF HIS ANGELS HOME.GOD BLESS YOU ALL IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.ONE OF YOUR NEIGHBORS FOR MANY YEARS AND SUCH A JOYOUS SMILE WHEN WE WOULD VISIT THE BANK.IF YOU OR KEVIN NEED US PLEASE FEEL FREE!

Allan Burke

August 17, 2008

I served as Montgomery County Clerk of Court for 16 years and Linda was a great help to my office. She was always pleasant, friendly and a joy to deal with. My thoughts and prayers to her family.

Kenny and Jeanie Compton

August 17, 2008

Ronnie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Kevin and all the family Linda was a very special lady, always a smile and always as wonderful a person as you could ever meet. May God be with you.

Ronnie&Ann Allen

August 17, 2008

Ronnie and I were so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. At one time a neighbor and always a smiling face at F.N.B. She was such a help to me at my parents passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Ronnie and Kevin. God Bless.

August 17, 2008

Linda was great in so many ways. She was really a TRUE friend. She will be missed so much and especially at the race track. She always had that big smile every single time you saw her. We have lost a terrific person but we all know shes in a better place. Our prayers are with you Ronnie and the whole entire family.

Brandon Bailey and Jessica Arnold

Leo Hoffman

August 17, 2008

Mrs. Harris, I remember when I first met you and Mr. Harris. I was with Duane and we came over to watch the Monday night football game and many other games while I was a student at Va. Tech. You and Mr. Harris treated me as family. I'm forever grateful and sadden by your passing.

Glenn & Phyllis Boyd

August 17, 2008

We remember Linda from Willis High School days as a very sweet & caring person. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during your great loss.

Larry Bishop

August 17, 2008

The world truly lost a special person. I met Linda in 1975 as a new employee of FNB. Her smile will always be missed. She was a positive influence on so many...

Shanna Shreve

August 17, 2008

My prayers our out to ronnie and kevin.Linda was a very special person in my childhood and she will never be forgottton.Love

Curtis Spence

August 17, 2008

Linda,
You will be missed, now you get to have fun on Heaven's 1/8 mile.

Curtis and all the staff from Motor Mile Dragway

JR, Heather, and Kyla Venteicher

August 16, 2008

Linda was always a sweet and loving person no matter where she was! She is in a great place now looking down on all of us! We will miss her greatly and we send our hearts to Ronnie, Kevin, and the family! We love you!

Peggy and Joe Quesenberry

August 16, 2008

Love and sympathy to all of Linda's family. especially Ronnie, Kevin, Trudy, and Tommy. She was a truly special, gentle and kind person to everyone.

Dennis Kiernan

August 16, 2008

Dear Linda,
You've been a great neighbor, asking about how Jimmy (my handicapped son) is doing no matter how you were feeling. We will miss you terribly. Ronnie and Kevin are lucky to have had such a wonderful person in their lives. Thanks for everything.
Love, Dennis and Jimmy

RICKY, RITA, AMY & TYLER BOYD

August 16, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Bill Collins

August 16, 2008

Ronnie,
Sorry to hear about Linda.She's racing in heaven today. Our prayers are with you and the family.

Charlotte Epperley

August 16, 2008

I am so sorry for the loss of Linda. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. May she rest in peace now. She fought the battle with grace and dignity. What a loss of us, but what a gain for our Heavenly Father. God Bless each of you. May God comfort your broken hearts.

Melissa Winkle and David Harris

August 16, 2008

Linda was a very sweet and loving person that everyone loved so very much and she will be missed tremendously. Ronnie and Kevin you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Sheila Shreve

August 16, 2008

I send my deepest sympathy to Ronnie and Kevin and Linda's family.She was full of life and always kind to everyone.You are all in my prayers. Gary and Sheila Shreve

larry hollins

August 16, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jessica Riddle

August 16, 2008

Kevin & Ronnie,
I am sorry to hear of Linda's passing. I always enjoyed doing business with her at First National Bank and the weekends at the race track whether it was Princeton or Elk Creek. She was always the same person whether she was at work or having fun. I truly believe that God only takes the best and today the Angel's in Heaven are rejoicing. May god bless you in the days ahead.

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