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Sharon Marie Burnop Slusher

Sharon Slusher Obituary

Sharon Marie Burnop Slusher, 61, of Bedford, Va., died on Monday, October 13, 2008, at her residence. She was born May 23, 1947, in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Roy James Burnop and Ruby Anna Daniel Burnop. Sharon was a retired school teacher of the Bedford County Public Schools. Sharon is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Slusher Krantz and her husband, Steven, of Nathalie; two granddaughters, Emily Brooke Krantz and Abbie Elizabeth Krantz; one sister, Teresa B. White, of Roanoke; stepmother, Helen Burnop, of Bedford; aunts and uncles, Marvin C. Daniel and his friend, Dee, of Salem, Louise Wade and her husband, Bill, of Salem, James Daniel and his wife, Nancy, of Roanoke, Edith Hambrick, of Roanoke and Tommy Grubbs, of Florida; and numerous cousins, close friends and neighbors. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, Bedford County Camp, P.O. Box 791, Bedford, Va. 24523 or American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018. A celebration of Sharon's life will be conducted 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2008, in the Tharp Funeral Chapel with Pastor Andy Ferguson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 14 to Oct. 15, 2008.

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Dot Giles

October 17, 2008

Jenny,
I was very sad and shocked to hear of Sharon's death. Unfortunately, I learned the sad news to late to pay my respects in person. She and I were good friends, but it had been a while since we had seen one another. She was a bridesmaid in my wedding and you was there also. We shared many good times together going antique hunting and every Christmas Sharon would come to our house for dinner. Actually Sharon's love of antiques is how I became interested in them. We shared many good times, some sad times, but always shared a wonderful friendship. I share your grief and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Alesia Mosse

October 16, 2008

Jenny,

You probably don't remember me but you mom was my cousin. Your grandmother Ruby and my mom Roberta were sisters. I just got a call from Aunt Louise and my brother telling me about the sad news. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Alesia (Grubbs) Mosse

Janet Miller-Goodman

October 16, 2008

Jenny,
I felt great sadness, and shock, when I read Sharon's obituary in
yesterday's paper. She was a very kind, sweet friend and I will miss her.
She often talked of how proud she was of you and your two little girls.

My thoughts and prayers are with
you at this time and in the days ahead.

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