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Margaret Sullivan Obituary

Margaret Berry Sullivan, 89, of Roanoke, passed away October 31, 2008, at Lewis Gale Medical Center, Salem. She was born on May 1, 1919, in Rockingham County, Va. As a young woman, she worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and was awarded a Certificate of Honorable War Service during World War II. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary M. Sullivan, of Roanoke; her sister, Judith Berry-Pit, of Sarasota, Fla.; and parents, Russell and Gladys Berry. She is survived by her brother, Russell H. Berry Jr., of Rockledge, Fla.; a son, Gary Jr. (Patricia), Richmond, Va.; and a daughter, Susan Stuck, Montgomery, Ala.; grandchildren, David and Charlotte Sullivan, Richmond, Va., Chris Stuck (April), San Antonio, Texas, and Travis Stuck (Melanie), Columbus, Ga.; great-grandchildren, Emery, Cailey, Evan and Ryan Stuck, San Antonio, Texas, and Payton Stuck, of Columbus, Ga.; and a nephew, Bill Craig, Sarasota, Fla. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 3, 2008, at 10 a.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, Route 419 and Brambleton Ave., with the Reverend Rick Elmore officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1923 East Main Street, Salem, Va. 24153. Arrangements are being handled by Oakey's South Chapel.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 1 to Nov. 3, 2008.

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Soomee Ji

November 3, 2008

May God bless and comfort the family during this time.

Bradley & Jessica Stump

November 2, 2008

We are very sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. Mrs. Sullivan will be surely missed at Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Joyce and Buel Combs

November 2, 2008

May God bless you in this time of sorrow and loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Aunt Margaret was such a sweet, gentle person who always displayed a preference for the concerns of others.

Joyce Berry

November 2, 2008

Gary,Pat and Susan and your families, I am so sorry for your loss. Margaret was one of the sweetest and kindest people that I have known. Love, Joyce

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