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Margaret Christley Obituary

Margaret Martha Powell Christley, 88, of Roanoke County, passed away Monday, August 18, 2008, at a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Thomas Shepard Powell; son-in-law, Jesse G. Clowers Sr.; grandson, Jesse G. Clowers Jr.; and great-grandchild, Haley M. Kesler. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Arlen (Pete) Christley; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Kathy Christley; daughter, Joyce Clowers; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Linda Christley, Warren and Barbara Christley, and Keith and Debbie Christley; 31 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren. Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Roanoke Second Ward on Cotton Hill Road at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 2008, with Bishop Gerald Hinds officiating. Interment will follow in the Ferguson Family Cemetery, Roanoke County. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 19 to Aug. 21, 2008.

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Hope Mitchell

August 23, 2008

Dear Christleys, I was so sad to hear of Margaret passing. I've enjoyed wonderful meals at her home since I met her in 1976 and I've enjoyed a lovely visit with her a few years ago. Each time Shaun and I would suggest that we needed to leave and let her rest, she would ask us to stay longer and she reassured us "my mouth and my hearing aren't tired yet." She was a loving person and my heart goes out to each of you at this time. Hope Mitchell, Shaun's sister

Patterson Family

August 21, 2008

Thinking of your family at this difficult time.
With love and hope for eternal happiness.
Tom and Kathy

julie padgett

August 20, 2008

Brooke, Kami and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your grandmother. Its always hard to lose a loved one, but just remember that she is in a beautiful place now!
Sincerely,
Julie, Hunter and Haylee

Sharon Mitchell

August 20, 2008

Joyce, I am very sorry to learn of you rmother's passing. Take comfort in knowing she rests with God. My prayers are with you.

Sharon Stanley Mitchell

Laurie Platt

August 20, 2008

I am so very sorry of your loss , my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mike and Jean Saunders

August 19, 2008

Our love and condolences to all of you.

Margaret will live forever in our hearts. She's such a wonderful woman.

The Saunders Families

Brenda Shertz

August 19, 2008

Margaret, I remember the first time I met you and you said let me give you some advice, don't say anything about anyone in this ward because we are all related in one way or another. We both laughed and I have loved her ever since. John and I both will truly miss her and our hearts go out to her dear family she has left on earth. Love, John and Brenda Shertz

FAYE AND FRED QUAM

August 19, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rick & Marnie Mowles

August 19, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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