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Shirley Janney Obituary

Shirley Collins Janney, of Goodview, Va., born on September 15, 1934, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2008. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Posey and Eva Collins; husband, Okie H. Janney; and daughters, Sharon Doyle and Dorothy Allen. She is survived by five sons, Mike, Howard, Rick, Homer and Kevin Janney; two daughters, Geneva Janney and Diane Martin; numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; special nieces; and a brother, Lindsey "Sam" Collins. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, Roanoke, Va., with the Rev. Paul White officiating. Interment in Salem Church Cemetery (Head of the River), Copper Hill, Va. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, from 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. Arrangements by Oakey's Funeral Home in Roanoke and Wood Funeral Home in Floyd, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2008.

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Michael W. & Sherry Janney

November 12, 2008

We expess our deepest sympthy! We love Grandma very much & she will be missed by many. Padro said it best, "she was a wonderful Grandma, to both of us." We are just thankful she is in pain no longer! Our thoughts & prayers our with everyone!

Kathryn Burnett

November 11, 2008

Vince, sent me an e-mail about the loss of a contractor. We send our deepest sympathy to all the family. I didn't know Shirley very well ,but by knowing Rick & Bear she had to be pretty special.Sara Lea and I hope knowing her and the others you loved so much are together again will help ease your pain. May God give you peace at this time of your loss and may he bless each one of you.With Love Kathy Burnett-Sara Lea Wooldridge Patterson

Kenneth,Tina,Taylor Conley

November 11, 2008

To the family:
We are so sorry for your lost.

Tracie and Crystal Sisters with different fathers

November 11, 2008

granny we will always love and miss you. Take care of our NoNo for us, and tell grandaddy that we miss him. Give Aunt Sharon and Aunt Dottie a kiss for us. We will never forget you and thanks for all you did for us. Love forever your two favorite granddaughters.

Diane Matin

November 11, 2008

Mom i will always love you and miss you but i know you are reunited with Dad, Sharon, Aunt Dottie, and Noah the baby boy you kept asking us about. We will all keep you in our hearts forever just like the ones that went before you.

Shanua Janney

November 11, 2008

Granny,
I never took the time to tell you how I felt but Thank You for excepting me as a part of your family !! Thank you for the help you gave Rick on the raising of the man who is now my husband!! I do so love him with all my heart!! The memories I have of you will always remain!! I will do my best to make you proud and take care of your grandson with all my ablity to make you proud!! I am glad to have had the chance for you touch my life it was truely a blessing and I will hold it close to my heart!! Thank you for being who you are and what you will remain to be to this family and to all you touched!! You are truely one of GODS angels!! Love and Miss you!!

Linda LaPrade

November 11, 2008

Homer...just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you. May you gain comfort knowing that she is at peace and watching over you.

Joy La Rue Volner -Aunt Elsie's grand-daughter

November 11, 2008

May GOD be with you all during your time of sorrow. Our love and prayers are with you.

bear janney

November 11, 2008

granny(mama)thank you four every thing you done for me pop and tracie.We could never pay you back in full. but i hope or love and respect was enough i love you with all my heart i miss you.take care of peepaw for me and wacth over me love you mama

Karen Begley

November 11, 2008

Grandma, although I know you are rejoicing in heaven with Granddad, Sharon, Dot and all of your family gone before you. I will miss you so very much. I love you.

Your Oldest Grandbaby,

jj janney

November 11, 2008

mom me and stephanie will love aand miss you very much but we know you are already thier be happy and enjoy your new life

rick janney

November 11, 2008

mom miss you i love you very much.you will allways be with me

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