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Erlyene Hite Obituary

Erlyene D. Hite, 79, of Rocky Mount, Va., died on Wednesday, October 1, 2008. She retired from Eli Lilly after 22 years of service and was a member of Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles K. and Mabel Stamper White. Mrs. Hite is survived by her husband of 63 years, Paul A. Hite; children, Gary Hite, Brenda Hite, Bruce and Darlene Hite, and Ralph Hite; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five brothers; one sister; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2008, from Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Richard Thomas and the Rev. Curtis English officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 3, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 3 to Oct. 4, 2008.

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Doris Radford

October 9, 2008

Paul & Children, I had the honor of being a friend to Erylene for the past 8 years. I work at the clinic where she brought her animals. She was one of the most caring people I know. I will dearly miss her.

Jim Hines

October 3, 2008

Ralph and family -
Just to let you know I am thinking of you during this difficult time. My sympathies go out to you and your family.

Ted McAllister

October 3, 2008

Ralph,
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Ya'll will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Ted & Debbie

Sharon (McGlothlin) Albert

October 3, 2008

Paul & family
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you and the family.

Phil Ross

October 3, 2008

Deeply saddened to hear of your Mother's passing. If there is anything we can do please don't hesitate to call.

Jimmy, Georgine and Melissa Ward

October 3, 2008

Brenda, Tonya, and Ashley
So sorry to hear about your mom and grandmother. That is a difficult thing to go through and know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Allison Prillaman

October 3, 2008

I will miss you Granny.!Hopefully ill see you sometime.Evan though you are in a better place ill still have great sorrow knowing that you're not down here with me to help me and get though things that are hard for me.I love you forever and always

Brenda Peters

October 3, 2008

Brenda & family:

Please know I am thinking of you and send you my condolences in the loss of your Mom. I know how very special she was to you and how much you loved her. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting her I feel like I know her because you spoke so lovingly of her. I am very sorry this has happened.

Ken Carter

October 3, 2008

Gary and Paul--Very sorry to hear about your Mom and Wife. Just went thru the death of my Mom several months ago. Know what you are going thru. Anything we can do, please feel free to call.

brooke kelly

October 3, 2008

Brenda, Ashley and Tonya

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. If anything is needed please let us know.

Love,

Brooke, Dustin, Devin and Dakota

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