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Alta C. Keyes Turner

1917 - 2008

BORN

1917

DIED

2008

Alta Turner Obituary

Alta C. Keyes Turner, 90, of Salem, Va., passed away Friday, September 5, 2008. Memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2008, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 6 to Sep. 8, 2008.

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Dawn Gartner

September 7, 2008

To the Keyes family, I am thinking about you during this time. I have nothing but wonderful memories of MawMaw. It warms me all over to think about them. She was a very loving and caring woman. I know she loved you dearly.

michelle eisa

September 7, 2008

I was so lucky to have such a caring, wonderful, and fun grandmother. She really led her life to the fullest and I thank her for all the laughter and memories she has given me and our families. We will truly miss her.

To my dad, you were a wonderful son who took such great care of her in her times of need. You were truly her "rock".

To my mom, you were such a wonderful daughter-in-law who took care of Mawmaw as if she were your own mom. I know she viewed you as one of her own as well.

I will be thinking of you all. Michelle

Ruth Hendrixson Schudel

September 6, 2008

Please accept our condolences. Aunt Alta was a special lady. I know my father, Gerald, has lots of fun memories of their childhood.

Robert & Linda DeHaven

September 6, 2008

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

Ronald & Jo Ann Russell

September 6, 2008

We offer our condolences & thank you for some great memories. Aunt Alta could always make me laugh & when she & mother got together, it was a riot.

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