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Gloria Lee Stables

1937 - 2008

BORN

1937

DIED

2008

Gloria Stables Obituary

Gloria Lee Stables, 71, of Narrows, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Princeton, W.Va., on March 24, 1937, and was the daughter of the late Tea Robertson and Virgie Pennington Robertson. In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Irene McPherson, Edna Lawson, Carlotta Evans and Jo Ann Hill; and three brothers, Bill Robertson, Charlie Robertson and Otis Robertson. Those left to cherish her memories are her husband of 53 years, Bill J. Stables, of Narrows; one son and his wife, Timmy and Linda Stables, of Narrows; two daughters, Teresa Giles and husband, Craig, of Pearisburg, and Spring McMillion and husband, Russell, of Moneta; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; that she loved so deeply. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2008, in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Tom Gordon officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. The family will receive friends at Riffe's Funeral Service on Thursday, September 18, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolence messages can be sent to the family at www.riffes.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 18, 2008.

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Pete and Jennifer Woods

September 18, 2008

Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you.

September 18, 2008

Tim, Linda, and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of this lose of your loved one, stay strong and stick together as a family.
CURTIS AND CHERYL COOPER
MELISSA, AND GARY,
May the lord be with you all!!!

shirley and John Weikel

September 18, 2008

Our sincere sympathy goes out to the entire family. Thoughts and Prayers. Shirley and John

Brenda Flack

September 18, 2008

I know how much you are hurting and I am sorry. I am here for anything any of you need.

I love ya'll

Loraine Lambert

September 18, 2008

Bill and Family,
May God grant you all his peace and comfort at this time. I know she will be deeply missed but you know you will see her again if you just put your trust in the Lord, the giver of all comfort and peace. You are all in my prayers.

martha lucas

September 18, 2008

My heart goes out to you Bill and family,i have been there so i know how hard it is to lose someone you love so much.she is in heaven and you will be together again someday.I knew gloria and she was a beautiful lady.But now she is a angel!my prayers and thoughts are with you and family.

Barbara Perdue

September 18, 2008

Teresa, i am so sorry. Your memories will keep you going. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Robert Morris

September 18, 2008

Bill and Family,
So very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife and mother. A great lady.
When you were employed at Shuff's Equipment I remember you so vividily.
My condolences to the family.

Bob Morris

TINA TATE

September 18, 2008

AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS SHE WILL BE MISSED SHE IS WITH THE LORD AND HE WILL WATCH OVER HER
AND SHE LOVED BEING A GRANDMOTHER
PEACE BE WITH YOU

David Blankenship

September 18, 2008

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

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