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Elizabeth Gettle Obituary

Elizabeth Logwood (Betty Ann) Gettle, 76, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 22, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Elsie Logwood; brother, Lewis (Buddy) Logwood; sister, Colleen Diehl; and granddaughter, Anna Elizabeth Love. Mrs. Gettle was a 1950 graduate of Jefferson High School and attended Virginia Intermont College in Bristol for two years. She retired from the Roanoke City School system. She loved music and sang in the choir at Virginia Heights Baptist Church where she was a longtime member. Survivors include her husband, Harold W. Gettle Jr., of Roanoke; daughter, Luanne G. Love and husband, Stephen; grandson, Matthew Love, all of Johnson City, Tenn.; sister-in-law, Jeanne Logwood, of Roanoke; and nephew, David Logwood, of the United Kingdom. Funeral services will be held noon on Wednesday, August 27, 2008, from Virginia Heights Baptist Church with the Rev. Nelson Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Virginia Heights Baptist Church, 2014 Memorial Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24014. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 26 to Aug. 27, 2008.

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Cousin Paul Via

August 28, 2008

Dear Harold and Luanne,
I still find it hard to believe Betty Ann is gone. Just know that her cousins out here in CA will miss her too. Our love and prayers are with you.

Steve Jones

August 27, 2008

Luanne:

So sorry for your loss. Take comfort in the memories.

vickie perdue vickie

August 27, 2008

Harold & Luanne
Im so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I know you will miss her very much. I had thirty years with Betty and in those thirty years we becme very close friends, I will miss her very much and so will every here at Simply Hair Salon

Susan Barnhill

August 27, 2008

I had hoped to be there today to show my respect for Mrs Gettle and her family. I have fond memories of Mr and Mrs Gettle from my many years of friendship with Luanne. My heart goes out to Luanne and her Dad as they deal with this loss.
With Sympathy, Susan

Imogene Draper

August 26, 2008

I have fond memories of Betty who served as secretary to the English/Language Arts Program in Roanoke City in the 1980s. She was one of the kindest, most thoughtful ladies I have ever known. My prayers are with her family today. Peace.

David Hensley

August 26, 2008

Betty was a very sweet and outgoing person. She loved singing any type of music and was an excellent musician herself. She worked with my mother at the school administration building and both were good friends and even remained friends after their retirement from the school system. Betty will be missed by everyone! May God bring her family comfort during these difficult times.

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