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Dorothy Sawyers Obituary

Dorothy Louise Sawyers, 73, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at her home. Memorial services will be held noon on Saturday, November 15, 2008, at the Gilbert Linkous Elementary School, 1813 Toms Creek Road, Blacksburg, Va., conducted by the Rev. Doug Price. Interment will be private at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The Sawyers family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Nov. 15, 2008.

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teresa muse

November 14, 2008

dear steve and anita@family
im very sorry to learn of your loss my thoughs and prayers are with you and your families i will keep in touch with you all
teresa muse

Nancy Lytton (New Hope COG)

November 14, 2008

Steve and Family,
Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Please know you are in my prayers, and I know God will sustain you all at this time.

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