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M. Drewry Obituary

M. Jane Drewry, 100, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008. She was born in Crockett, Va., on February 20, 1908, the daughter of the late Joseph Emory and Pearlie Wampler Rosenbaum. Jane retired from Roanoke Memorial Hospital as a nurse. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church for over 60 years. Jane was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Drewry. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth D. and E. Fulton Clark, of Stuart, Va.; and a son and daughter-in-law, George W. and Carol H. Drewry, of Roanoke, Va. She is also survived by her six grandchildren, Victoria Baker, of Roanoke, Joseph Clark, of Stuart, William Clark, of New York City, N.Y., David Drewry, of Jamestown, N.C., Julie Drewry, of Roanoke and Kenneth Drewry, of Roanoke; seven greatgrandchildren. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Jim Churchwell officiating. The family suggests memorial donations may be made to the Roanoke Rescue Mission. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Nov. 17, 2008.

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Nancy Tingler

November 17, 2008

Vickie, so sorry to read about the passing of your Grandmother. May your memories be filled with love.

nancy main Buck

November 17, 2008

My sister just called me today to tell me about Janie, my second mother. I am so sad but know she is with God and also Evelyn!!! They are probably sitting on the porch up there talking....My love to you.
Nancy and Ed

Sonny King

November 17, 2008

May you find comfort in knowing others care. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Aunt Jane was very special to us. We will always hold her memory close to our heart. Needless to say, she was a beautiful lady and a pleasure to be with. We will never forget her kindness to our Mom and Dad. Sorry we will be unable to attend the service, Betty has had knee replacement surgery on 11/4, she is doing fine. Blessings to each of you, Love, Betty, Sonny, and Adair

Rainy Grello

November 17, 2008

To the family of Jane Drewry
I was fortunate to have been able to sit with Jane on several occasions, employeed by Home Instead.
She was an inspiration, she would come over to sit on the couch with me, until her back got tired, we talked a lot. I would sit with her in the dining room, sometimes I would have lunch with her. After lunch, we walked the halls on her floor, she had it guaged out how far we needed to walk, and we did this 2 times on the shift I would have with her.
She is such a precious lady. I feel Blessed I was able to meet her.
Respectfully
Rainy Grello

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