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for Katherine Neff
chase hall
November 11, 2008
miss neff i miss you alot you were great to me you worked with me in first grade second grade third grade fourth grade fifth grade i will miss you alot miss.neff
Anita, Matthew, & Phyllis Williams
October 31, 2008
Kathy, we will miss you always. Jack & family, plese know how much Kathy meant to our family and helpful she was. She helped add alot to both of the kids lives and she was a good friend.
Linda & George Walters
October 24, 2008
Lucy,
I have always called you Lucy, and I have always loved you as a sweet and loving person. My heart aches for you on the loss of your Kathy.
Kay, Josh, and Joseph Custer
October 24, 2008
We were very sorry to learn of Mrs Neff's passing. We met her at Auburn Elementary and she was an excellent teacher.
Tom and Debbie Dodge
October 24, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. Kathy worked with our son at Auburn Elementary. We were always impressed with her creativity and how hard she worked to help him learn and grow. She was a warm person with genuine interest in the children she taught. After her first surgery, she spoke to Tom and said "Tell Patrick we both have something in common. We both have had brain surgery." She was a special person and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Lee Snider
October 24, 2008
You are all in our prayers! My smpathy goes out to all of you. I have know Kathy since High School at Christiansburg and most recently she was our son Cody's Speech Therapist. He really enjoyed working with her all thru his elementry, middle and high school days. Kathy was an important part of the Auburn Schools and I thank her for being herself. Again, my sympathy goes out to all of her family and friends.
BONNIE LINKOUS
October 23, 2008
LUCILLE, AND THE FAMILY OF KATHY, WE REMEMBER KATHY AS A LITTLE GIRL. WE ARE DAUGHTERS OF ALVIE AND HAZEL JONES. DAD WORKED WITH JIM AT THE SEALTEST PLANT FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS AND WE VISITED YOUR HOME OFTEN. OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU.
BONNIE (LINKOUS) BARBARA, ALENE, DIANA JONES AND THELMA SHELOR. BONNIE'S HUSBAND BUFORD LINKOUS
Gloria Chapman
October 23, 2008
Mrs. Neff was beautiful inside and out.What she did to help our son with his severe speech delay was amazing.She never gave up-a pink pig,Cookie Monster,shortbread cookies and sitting in the doorway to the supply closet was her magic formula for him.She would be so proud to hear him say the blessing at meatimes now.
Thank you dear lady.
Rhonda Moore and Logan Lawson
October 23, 2008
My deepest sympathys for all of Kathy's family. We met Kathy at Auburn Elementary School as my sons Speech teacher. She made all his "dreaded" lessons turn into fun and humor. She really did work miracles with her knowledge and way of relating to children. She enjoyed her work and was always so helpful. I will always remember how much she helped Logan, and would always give me a smile and say "its gonna be fine". Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Patricia Rose
October 23, 2008
Dear Jack,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Kathy was truly a wonderful teacher. I really enjoyed working with her when I was the gifted coordinator at Auburn Elementary. She always had a welcoming smile and cared deeply for all of her students.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
JAMES AND GLADYS ROGERS
October 23, 2008
LUCILLE AND FAMILY
WE ARE VERY DEEPLY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT KATHERINE PASSING AWAY.ANOTHER ONE OF OUR FAMILY IS GONE. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU DURING THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME
LOVE YOU
JAMES AND GLADYS
Lesa Miller
October 23, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Both my daughters loved her she always had a smile on her face, especially for the children. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Linda MountCassell
October 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Karen Jones
October 23, 2008
Dear Jack and Family,
We are so saddened by Kathy's death. We remember how she loved the flowers every spring that came from Blacksburg Middle School.
She was a WONDERFUL friend and co-worker.
So very sorry not to be a part of the celebration of her life, but we are in California visiting our family.
Love and blessings,
Karen and Posey Jones
Jean & Paul Curtis
October 23, 2008
Lucille,
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Melanie Walker
October 23, 2008
Coach Neff,
May God comfort you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Virginia Quesenberry
October 23, 2008
Dear Family,
Our family is deeply sorry for your loss. Mrs. Neff was wonderful to our son Elijah. He told us last night that "Mrs. Neff is in heaven now and teaching the Angeles to talk". We will miss her dearly. May God be with you in this time.
The Quesenberry's
Karen Wadovsky
October 23, 2008
To the Neff and Montgomery County Schools Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Kathy for many years at several schools and remember her bright smile, sense of humor and devotion to her students. She was a great Speech Therapist.
I recall her visits to my office where we shared many fun times and discussed best practices for our students. I can hear her voice calling to me in the hall, "Hey Wadovsky"! We participated in many meetings together and Kathy always had valuable insights and information to share. She touched so many lives and we are all the better for it. I will miss her greatly as I know we all will.
Kathy, rest in peace and we will all see your smiling face again.
ALTIZER FAMILY
October 23, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sherry Hollandsworth
October 23, 2008
Jack and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy was a very good friend and colleague. I will truly miss her. She touched so many people in so many ways. I can't walk by her office without hearing her say," hey Sherry what do you know?" She always wanted to know what was going on around the school. She worked Miracles with the children she taught and no one will ever be able to take her place. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please call if you need anything at all.
Sherry Hollandsworth and Family
Gail Moles
October 23, 2008
Lucille & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you in the days ahead.
Sally Stolp
October 23, 2008
Dear Lucille: I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of Kathy. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult period. I know the sorrow of saying goodbye to a loved one, so may your memories bring you comfort. God bless and guide you through this difficult time.
With Love,
Sally Basham-Stolp
(John (Averill) and Edna Mabry-Basham's daughter)
Martin Family
October 23, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
pat bishop
October 23, 2008
Dear Family,
We are sadden of your loss of Cathy.
Our grandson was one of her students. He misses her a lot
He is J.T. From Alburn He has improved so much because of Cathy's love and care for him.
May God's love surround all of you at this time. Our prayers are with you all.
Love, Pat Bishop
Leane Charett
October 23, 2008
To The Neff Family & The Montgomery County School Families:
We have lost one of the finest teachers. She graced the halls of Auburn Elementary and was highly adored by all. She was so very instrumental in helping so many overcome so much. My dear friend Astrid Niemiec called me this morning to tell me how sadded she was to hear of her passing. Mrs. Neff helped her daughter Chelsea so much.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.
Leane Charett
Gray & Alexandra Miley
Sharon Woods Croy
October 23, 2008
Dear Mark and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mark, I remember how close you and Kathy were. I recall Kathy being so sweet and kind, and always making me feel comfortable. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom Harman
October 23, 2008
Mr Neff: I am so sorry for your loss. I too lost my lovely spouse in January via stroke and did not have a chance to tell her goodbye. I grew up with Kathy and our parents knew each other from the beginning.
She was a wonderful friend that we could always enjoy a good story and laugh. I also knew her brother Mark very well and the whole family. I just wanted to send my deepest sympanty and to let you know to keep on living as that is what Kathy would have wanted. I still hurt everyday at my loss after being married for 19 years. May God be with you and bless you and the family.
Melissa Johnson Akers
October 23, 2008
I attended Floyd Elementary School and Floyd County High School. I knew Mrs. Neff and was a student of Mr. Neff. I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this hard time. Treasure ALL your memories with Kathy.
Thoughts and prayers,
Melissa Johnson Akers
Jeff Willner
October 22, 2008
We are so sad to hear of Kathy's passing. She made this world a better place and inspired others with her efforts to hep others. Kathy will always have a special place in our hearts and in the hearts of everyone she helped.
Cheryl Griffith Quesenberry
October 22, 2008
Dear Jack, Lucille, Mark and family,
My prayer is for God to comfort you as He only can. My aim is to share a memory of Kathy with you that may brighten this difficult time in your lives.
How does one say good-bye to a friend she's known for 46 years? Our roots go back to first grade at Christiansburg Primary, on to being the last class to graduate from the old Christiansburg High School. From there our paths crossed again at RU. Who would have ever thought that we would end up working together as well?
I walk by Kathy's office and still want to call out, "Good mornin' Neff!" To which she would reply either with "Good mornin', or guess who I saw?" And so we would visit and laugh and marvel at who Kathy "saw!" Or we would joke about who would get to Lowes first during summer break. That seemed to be our meeting place. It wasn't unusual to see another teacher sitting in a chair in Kathy's office doing anything from talking to getting a hair cut!! Kathy let Janice set up her beauty shop in her office. No one has ever been more accomodating and concerned about others than Kathy. The world was a better place because of the way she treated others. I certainly will miss my dear friend, and look forward to seeing her again. And so, Kathy, this is not good-bye, this is bon voyage. You have crossed over where we all must cross, so I'll see you soon!
Shirley Studebaker
October 22, 2008
Dear Jack:
I worked with Kathy when I was the Secretary at Bethel Elementary. Not only was she an excellent teacher, she was so much fun to be with. She was always smiling and cheerful.
Not only have we lost an excellent teacher, we have lost a wonderful friend.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shirley Studebaker
443 Deerfield Links Drive
Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Jennifer McGlothlin and family
October 22, 2008
The halls at Auburn seem very empty with the loss of Kathy. She was so giving of her time to both students and her colleagues. Kathy was a dear friend and I always felt welcome to come to her with anything that I needed. My heart is so sad for both your loss and ours. May God bless your family at this time.
Tom Zuckerwar
October 22, 2008
Jack and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers... Kathy will be missed greatly.
Tom and Sharon Zuckerwar
Amanda Brennan
October 22, 2008
We are so sad to hear of the loss of Mrs. Neff. She was a wonderful teacher who helped our daughter with her speech lessons. Thanks to Mrs. Neff, our daughter is more confident and no longer afraid to speak in public. She made such a difference and her students and all who knew her were truly blessed to know her. I am thankful to know that she is no longer in pain. May God comfort those who are suffering with this loss. Mrs. Neff will always have a place in the hearts of her students and everyone in the Auburn community.
Alan and Gayle Cantrell
October 22, 2008
Jack, just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you today and everyday. We are so sorry for your loss. God Bless you
Danielle & Wayne Dickerson
October 22, 2008
Kathy was a sweet lady. My children go to Auburn , and thought the world of her. They always loved going by her house at halloween and she would always have a "special" bag for them. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief.
October 22, 2008
Remembering you and the family with love and prayers.
WE WILL MISS HER ALOT>
FRIENDS in Riner
Mr. & Mrs. W. Richard Shelton
October 22, 2008
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Kathy. May God comfort you and your family at this time. Hold on to the special times and memories that you shared together.
Anita Ferguson
October 22, 2008
The county has lost a wonderful teacher. Ms Kathy was my son's speech teacher and we will miss her terribly. Your entire family will be in our prayers. We love you Ms Kathy!!!
Amber Stacy
October 22, 2008
I worked with Kathy for several years. She was a wonderful coworker and friend. She will be missed. I am praying for your family.
Angel Spangler
October 22, 2008
Jack and family: I had the priviledge of getting to know Kathy through working with her at Auburn Elem. She was such a kind and caring person and very compassionate about her job. She will truly be missed but never forgotten. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Angel Spangler, Floyd, VA
Hook
October 22, 2008
Coach Neff,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, please if there is anything I can help you with now or anytime, let me know.
Elaine Gray
October 22, 2008
I did not know you personally, but my son and daughter-in-law(Mark&Stacy Hollandsworth), really thought a lot of you. They were always telling me about visiting and trying to help out all that they could.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Janice Hamrick
October 22, 2008
Jack, Lucille, Mark, Laura, Sam and Hannah,
I am here for you all, I love Kathy like a sister. She is one of my very best friends and I cant wait to see her again in Heaven. I love all you guys and Dana and I will be praying for you. I am just a phone call away.
Love
Janice
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