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Lucia Carter Obituary

Lucia Talley Carter, 87, of Bedford, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008. A celebration of Lucia's life will be conducted at 11 a.m., Monday, September 29, 2008 at Main Street United Methodist. A reception will immediately follow in the church fellowship hall. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 27 to Sep. 29, 2008.

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Sue Kell

September 30, 2008

Dear Richard, Ann and Alec,
It was wonderful to see you all doing so well yesterday given the circumstances. I'm sure Lucia is proud of her children for arranging such a touching tribute to her life. I have fond memories of your mother, who was always so welcoming and gratious.

Sheila Johnson

September 28, 2008

Dear Anne,Joe and Family, So very sorry to hear about Lucia passing. I have so many fond memories of Lucia when we were young and I would visit your family. She will be remembered by all of us. I am thinking about you and your family. May God bless you all ! Sheila Johnson( Grants Pass, Oregon)

Fred Pollard

September 25, 2008

Dear Carter Family,
You know your mother will be sadly missed by all who knew her. My heartfilled thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fred "Pat" Pollard
Class of '66

Andy Coates

September 25, 2008

Richard,
I heard this morning of the passing of your mother. Reading the obituary, she sounded like a wonderful person. I just wanted you to know I am thinking about you and your family.

Father Stephen McNally

September 25, 2008

Dear Anne and Joe, Mike and Clarice, David, and family members,

Very sorry to hear about your loss. Lucia will be remembered in prayers at our Masses this weekend. May she rest in peace. God bless all of you.

Carl & Elizabeth Overstreet

September 24, 2008

A dear lady whom we have known for a long time. Our grown children remember her fondly because she was always so nice to them.

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