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Mabel Soucek Obituary

Mabel Long Soucek, 77, of Radford, Va., died on Monday, November 10, 2008, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church over 70 years. She was very active in the Radford Humane Society and loved animals. She was preceded in death by a son, Edward Meade Soucek; and a infant child, baby Soucek. Surviving are her husband, Edward M. Soucek; son and daughter-in-law, James Randolph and Priscilla Soucek; daughter and son-in-law, Lynda and James Torgersen; brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and Joann Soucek, and Leo E. and Evelyn Soucek; sister-in-law, Evelyn Lipp; grandchildren, James Randolph Soucek Jr., Jonathan Soucek, Samantha Torgersen, and Paul Torgersen; and foster son, Gene Gregory. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2008, at First Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the church with Dr. Paul Lane officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Radford Human Society, P.O. Box 768, Radford, Va. 24143. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2008.

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Julie Ligon

November 24, 2008

I knew Mickey through her animal work. She was truely a dedicated, kind, caring individual. Her greatest contribution and her legacy is her love toward all of god's creatures.

Alfred J. @ Ronald L. Day

November 15, 2008

Ed, Randy, Linda, and Priscilla. I am sorry to hear of the loss of such a very dear and special love one. No pain is greater than to lose someone that you love so much. I am send ing to you my condolences and heart felt feeling and prayers durning this time. If there is anything that i may be able to help you with at his time please feel free to contact me. God bless all of you.

Donna Ford

November 13, 2008

Randy, Priscilla, Randy, and Johnny, I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Soucek's passing. If there is anything that I could do for you, please let me know.

Rick Weyer

November 13, 2008

Lynda and family,

Bob Hayes informed my of your Mom's death and I'm very sorry to hear of your loss and I remember your Mom from our younger days. I'm sure she will live on in you and in your memories and smiles when you think of her.

Warm regards,

Rod Sheppard

November 13, 2008

To Randy and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Know that our thoughts with you. God Bless.
Rod Sheppard and family

Debbie & Jerry Quesenberry

November 12, 2008

Ed and family.
We are so sorry. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mickey was a great friend, and a wonderful, tireless advocate for the needy and unfortunate animals in our area. God bless you all.

Nancy Hearn

November 12, 2008

Ed, Linda, Randy and Family.
Words can not express how sad I am. Mickey was like and mother and bestfriend for so many years. She was a wonderful loving lady. The community has lost a true legend for animal welfare. I will miss her..
All of you are in my prayers

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