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Lucy Atkinson Obituary

Lucy Lena (Gregory) Atkinson, 96, of Shawsville, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. She was born on December 6, 1911, in Appomattox, Va. Lucy was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, greatgreat-grandmother, sister and friend. All who knew her will miss her beautiful blue eyes, loving smile and sweet laugh. She was preceded by her parents, Ira Sanford and Cornelia Ann Gregory; husband, Robert Everett Atkinson; brothers, Bill and Jamie; and sisters, Florence, Alice and Susie. Lucy leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Garland Atkinson and wife, Pauline, Howard Atkinson and wife, Linda, Jack Atkinson and wife, Betty, Vivian Semones and husband, Dale, Dick Atkinson and wife, Kay, Phyllis Epperly and husband, James, Mack Atkinson and wife, Ilse, Allen and wife, Corinne, Connie Hall and husband, Glenn, and Deborah A. Davis. Lucy was also blessed to have 16 grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; six greatgreat-grandchildren; sister, Estelle Porter; a number of nieces, nephews and cousins; and also, a very loving and special caregiver, Phyllis Alderman. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2008, in the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by Pastor Mike Vest and Pastor Tommy Shafer and Pastor Ben Whitaker with interment to follow in the Barnett Cemetery, Shawsville. The Atkinson family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, 2008.

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lillie pond

November 1, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

betty pond

November 1, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Bonita Bland

November 1, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Roger Ayers

November 1, 2008

Allen...So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother...May God Bless & Comfort you & your entire family.

Pat and Lewis Miles

October 31, 2008

lucy was a very sweet person, whom I had the privlage of knowing, she will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Joyce Gregory McElveen

October 31, 2008

Dear Cousins, so sorry to hear about Aunt Lucy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Linda Fisher

October 31, 2008

Jack and Betty And Your Family
Thinking and Praying for you and your family

Kim Bowyer

October 31, 2008

Tim and Penny,
We are sorry to for your loss of your grandmother. Know that we love you very much.
Kim and Jerry

Buddy Keith

October 31, 2008

To the family of Lucy Atkinson.
I am very sorry to hear about the great loss in your family. She will be missed by a lot of people
My Prayers and thoughs are with the family. May ANGLES of Peace and Comfort surround all of you

erma andy caleb lawrence

October 31, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Nancy Lytton

October 31, 2008

Phyllis and Family...
Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I lost my Mom 1 year ago this past May and I know it is a hard road to travel. Thank The Lord We can meet them again someday in Heaven. Phyllis you look so much like the picture of your mother. I will try and get to the funeral home to see you and I send my love and prayers here today. I will never forget all the good times we had together at Inland Motors. Your Friend

Michael & Ellen Rachel Lockhart

October 30, 2008

Mr. & Mrs. Hall, Robert, Carey, Erin, and Debbie,

We are so very sorry about the loss of your dear mother and grandmother. Please know of our love and prayers for you during this difficult time.

Debbie Roope Davis

October 30, 2008

Aunt Lucy's Family,

Sorry to hear of Aunt Lucy passing away, but, I know she is in a better place and talking to Grand Jim!

Nancy Eanes

October 30, 2008

To all my cousins, sorry to hear that Aunt Lucy has passed away. Thinking of all of you.

CONNIE MCCOY

October 30, 2008

Sandy & Family,
We are so sorry about the loss of your Grandmother. You are in our thoughts & prayers.

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Frankie

October 30, 2008

Vivian,Debbe told me she got to visit with you and saw your mom at the hospital.You can contact me by e-mail if ou like. Jessie will see you at the calling.
Frankie

Frankie

October 30, 2008

Vivian,I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom.Jessie called me wed. and told me.YOu and your siblings had a great mom.I was recalling her soup beans.Growing up
I thought she cooked the best soup beans there was.She was a warm and caring person.My thoughts are with you at this time.
Frankie

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