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Mary Louise East

Mary East Obituary

Mary Louise East, 78, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 9, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband, James B. East; parents, Frank and Della Kirk; sister, Edna Mae East; and granddaughter, Jennifer Dawn Phillips. Surviving are her daughters, Deborah Eary and husband, Edward, of Roanoke, and Pam Smith and Fred Owens, of Moneta; three grandchildren, Kevin Eary and wife, Sarah, Richard Eary and wife, Linda, and Angela Fulk; seven great-grandchildren, Rachel, Eric, Summer, Richard, Brandon, Tanner and Nathan; two brothers, Clifford Kirk, of Falls Church, and Roger Kirk ,of Conway, S.C.; sister, Lorene Harvey, of Bluefield, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the League of Older Americans (Meals on Wheels), 706 Campbell Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24016. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Elmo McLaurin will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time on Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 10 to Nov. 12, 2008.

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DILLY/JEANETTE WALKER

November 30, 2008

DILLY AND JEANETTE

Diana East Worrell

November 11, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss. The pain never goes away but the promise of seeing our loved ones again is a ray of hope that we must cling to. I know in my heart Louise is in a better place with the ones she loved that have gone on before her. Know in your heart you were truly loved by her. She was special and will be missed by many.

Becky Shilling

November 11, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

James (Pedro) Spencer

November 11, 2008

To the East Family:

My prayers and best wishes are extended to those who will miss Mary.

Connie (East) Darago

November 11, 2008

Deb and Pam, We were so saddened to learn of your loss. The years pass we get busy; involved in life and forget those who are so very special. For years we lived next door and shared the good times and bad. Us as kids and our Mom's as "buddies." Looking back I imagine our mom looked at Louise as the sister she never had. I know she was heartbroken and yet happy when you all took the leap of faith and left the mountain. How very brave and bold you all were. I think for us all, life became a job with kids, work and all the extras and we just lost touch. But somethings remain strong. Those special happy memories still bring a smile to me when we talk of the "old days" growing up. Hikes in the woods with peanut butter sandwiches and Kool-aid, 15 minutes to play and loosing track of time and least we forget those barns and chicken coops we fondly referred to as our playhouses. And yes Pam you were the littlest so you were always the baby. We will keep you all in our hearts and prayers and special memories too. Love Connie & George

Michael Linkous

November 11, 2008

I remember my grandmother being good friends and neighbors (Bluewell) with Louise Oshe Surface. When I was a little boy, my parents sold a mobile home to Mrs. Kirk and I used to go see my old bedroom.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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