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Jean Marmaduke Obituary

Jean Sinclair Marmaduke, of Salem, Va., passed away on Friday, September 26, 2008. She was the widow of Jack Marmaduke. Surviving are her sons, Richard S. Marmaduke and wife, Judith, of Botetourt County, and Robert "Duke" Marmaduke, of Salem; and grandchildren, Denise Crampton and husband, Ray, of Raleigh, N.C., and Stephen Marmaduke and wife, Roxy, of Knoxville, Tenn. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road. Burial will be private. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 27 to Sep. 28, 2008.

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Bonnie Gillette (Lee)

October 26, 2008

I lived two doors down on Morwanda street and went to school with Ricky. I have fond memories of Jean. She and my mother were fast friends. My sympathies to the family.

Pauline LeCompte

September 29, 2008

Rick and Judith,

May you and your family find the strength and supports you need to go through this most challenging and difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jay Johnson

September 29, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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