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Lena Simpson Obituary

Lena Shelton Simpson, 85, of Gretna, Va., died on Friday, October 24, 2008. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday, October 27, 2008, at Greenfield Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 25, 2008.

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David, Karen, and Adam Green Pauline Haskins

November 4, 2008

I will always remember Great-Great Aunt Lena when My father(Winfred Haskins)would go in and ask how his great aunt was and people would look cause they were about the same age lol She will be missed by all who knew her.May the memories of Lena bring the family closer.We are all sorry for your loss.

Shirley Bailey

November 3, 2008

Lena was the person I looked forward to seeing at H & E Drive In every night on my way in to my work at WMNA Radio. She was always so pleasant, and NOBODY could make a better hotdog with "red slaw"...I am so sorry for your loss, and feel it too.

Rita Moore

October 25, 2008

It was such a pleasure knowing Lena.
I met her at REMH when her husband was there and her volunteering. She was very special.
I know you will miss her.God bless each of you and give you peace.

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