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Helen Louise Looney

1936 - 2008

BORN

1936

DIED

2008

Helen Looney Obituary

Helen Louise Looney, 72, of New Castle, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 27, 2008. She was born on August 29, 1936, in Inglewood, N.J. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Julia Vautrin. She is survived by her husband, Fred Looney, of New Castle; sons, Steven Looney and wife, Kyna, of Orlando, Fla., and John Looney and wife, Cathy, of New Castle; grandsons, Justin, Sean, and Will; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2008, at Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Castle Christian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 287, New Castle, Va. 24127. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle, Va. www.paitselfh.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, 2008.

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Emma Jacobs

December 1, 2008

What the heart has once owned it shall never lose. May you find comfort in the many loving memories you will carry in your heart forever.
With Deepest Sympathy

Jake and Emma

Karen (Givens) Wiseman

November 30, 2008

John, Cathy, & Family:
Thinking of you during this difficult time and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I was so sorry to hear of Helen's passing and hope that the good memories help get you through this difficult time. Thinking of you and sending special thoughts your way.

Milli Reynolds Washock

November 29, 2008

I am holding a place in my heart for everyone this evening. Our thoughts and prayers are in Virginia.

Welvie Lynn Bowling

November 29, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Betty Barnes Lettshek

November 29, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

BARBARA REYNOLDS

November 29, 2008

FRED, OUR HEART ARE SO HEAVY FOR YOU. WE ARE SO SORRY WE CANNOT TRAVEL AT THIS TIME.OUR LOVE AND SYMPATHY TO ALL.
SISTER BARBARA AND MILLI AND CHUCK

JACK MEADOR

November 29, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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