Lillie Oakley Newland

1943 - 2008

Lillie Oakley (Ann) Newland, 64, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 29, 2008. She was born October 11, 1943, in Montgomery County, and was preceded in death by her father, John D. Oakley; mother, Sarah L. Oakley; and husband, Kenneth L. Newland Sr. She is survived by two devoted sisters, Helga D. Smith and Esther O. Crosier and husband, Bob; a special aunt, Cora Dickerson; five children, Linda Brickey, Sarah Horne, John Meredith, Eugene King Jr., and Kenneth King Sr.; nine grandchildren, Henry Brickey, Crystal Horne, Jennifer Horne, Courtney Horne, J.D. Meredith Jr., Kenneth King Jr., Kyle King, Katie King and Matthew King; four great-grandchildren; her devoted life long friend, Maxine "Mac" Duncan; and numerous other family and friends. Mrs. Newland took great pleasure in helping others and loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a beloved mother and very special grandmother who will be sorely missed. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Everett Kier Jr. officiating. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carilion Hospice Services for the special care they provided. The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel & Crematory, 540-362-1237.