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Geraldine Sewell Obituary

Geraldine M. Sewell, 80, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 20, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Wade Sewell; and a brother, Dave Reynolds. Surviving are her children, Gary Wayne Sewell, Lisa O'Donnell, of Roanoke, David Wade Sewell and wife, Cindy, of Goodview, and Sharon Grace Bush and husband, Chris; son-in-law, Douglas Weeks III, all of Roanoke; grandchildren, Derrick Sewell, Brandon Sewell, Christopher Bush, Chyanne Sewell, Kayla Bush and Nina Weeks; sisters, Gladys Glass, of Salem, and Emma Jean Wilson, of Franklin County; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Monday November 24, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2221.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 21 to Nov. 23, 2008.

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