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Shawna Arrowood Obituary

Shawna Leigh Arrowood, 16, of Lexington, died Friday, November 28, 2008. Family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday at the Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Dec. 1, 2008.

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Rose Wallace

December 22, 2008

Donna,
We would like to express our deepest sympathy and pray for comfort for you and your family. I only met Shawna in stories and pictures shared by you. She was a beautiful and happy young lady. Natalie and I are here for you and your family. May God give you peace, courage,faith and strength.
Love In Christ,
Rose and Natalie Wallace

ashley HENSLEY

December 5, 2008

we miss her so much i remember all the time we would hang out at the cabin.whatever we can do call.

ANOYMOUS AN

December 5, 2008

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

sadonna Coffey

December 4, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss and may God be with you every day. Sadonna, Isaac and Sara

Teresa Saul

December 4, 2008

Jimmy, Susan & Family, I wish to express my sincere sympathy at this sad, sad time in your lifes. Please know you have been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard of your precious Shawna's passing. May God bless each of you with His strenghth, wisdom & peace as you go foward. Sincerely, Teresa Saul

Nikkie Harris

December 2, 2008

Ms. Arrowood,
I can remember so many times that Shawna and i were together. She was a great person to be with. We always had fun together no matter what we were doing. We got distant the past year and i didnt see much of Shawna but I wish that hadnt been the case. I miss her very much as well as you im sure. Shawna is still my best friend and always will be. If you need anything im just a phone call away. 540-463-2256
Love always,
Nikkie Harris

Kelly Thompson

December 2, 2008

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

Addie Ratcliffe

December 1, 2008

Donna,
My co-worker and friend, I love you and I am so very sorry that this terrible thing has had to happen. I have watched your children grow and mature over the past few years, as you have mine. I can say that Shawna was an inspiration to many. And yes she was and still is, beautiful on the inside and out, just like you. She could never have been blessed with a better mother. I will always be here for you, my prayers are with you, Travis and Stormi.

Mollie Messimer

December 1, 2008

Donna, Travis and Stormi,
My mind is reeling with the thought that Shawna is no longer here. What remains are our indelible memories of Shawna's beautiful smile and her lively spirit and her remarkable love of learning opportunities. While other kids her age were sitting in front of the TV, Shawna was teaching young children at Boxerwood, kissing a fish at the Chesapeake Bay, earning travel money and hopping a plane to Costa Rica. She lived well and was loved by many, including me.
Mollie Messimer

Blake Rogers

December 1, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Erica Lane

December 1, 2008

Im so sorry to hear of shawna's passing. She taught me everything I knew about cheerleading and became one of the closest friends I have. We didn't talk much because I wasnt in school, but she was very close to me anyway. She was so smart and beautiful and always found a way to make someone smile. I love her like she's part of my own family and I'm thankful that I had a chance to meet her.

Sandy Fitzgerald

December 1, 2008

Donna,
I am so very, very sorry to hear of your daughter's accident. I never met her but everyone says that she was a beautiful girl inside and out. I wish I could do or say something that would ease your pain, but do know that she is in the arms of our Lord and you will see her again soon. I pray that God will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.

Heather Ruley

December 1, 2008

I am very sorry for your loss. i didnt know Shawna very well but i do remember that everytime i talked to her she was one of the sweetest girls at school! she was on JV my senior year and i was on Varsity but i could tell she loved cheering just as much as i did. she will be missed dearly

Lynne and Katie Brizendine

December 1, 2008

Our daughters meet in Summer School and was very upset to hear about your loss. She kept saying how sweet and nice Shawna was and how this was just hard to believe that something like like this could happen. Please no our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. We are so very sorry to hear of your loss.

Pamela Davis

December 1, 2008

My prayers go out to each of you during this so difficult time. I did not know Shawna or any of the family, but reading her guest book she was a very special person. I will continue to pray for you over the years. God Bless you!!

John & Carolyn Patterson

December 1, 2008

Susan & family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
(Tim & Tammy's parents)

Kathy Ruffin

December 1, 2008

May God Bless you and hold you close. Shawna was a beautiful young girl full of life and a radiant smile. Katie was always excited when she and Shawna were going to work together at Franks. We will miss her and keep you all in our prayers.
Kathy, Rob, Dabney and Katie Ruffin

Paig Cash

December 1, 2008

Donna, I am so sorry to hear of Shawna's tragic accident. It has been so long since I have seen you and the kids. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. It seems like only yesterday that you and I were pregnant together. If you need anything or would like to talk, mom has my numbers, please call me. Love Paige

Rich,Charl, Toni & Dylan Harrell

December 1, 2008

We are truly saddened to hear of Shawna's passing. She was so sweet. May the Lord be with her always and may he be with the family during this time of sorrow.

Katie Stump

November 30, 2008

I'm really sorry about Shawna we all loved her very much. I was on comp. and football cheerleading with her. So we were like her second family. We spent a lot of time together because as you know cheerleading is our life, the only day that we were free were sundays. She was an amazing person and we will all miss her very much. We loved and cared about her so much, she was like an older sister to me. We will all pray for her and your family. She was a beautiful girl in so many ways. We will never go to another game or comp. without talking about her. You should be so proud of raiseing the daughter you did. If you ever need a friend to talk to or anything at all please call or e-mail me. 5404631602 I will always miss her so much.
with lots of love Katie Stump

BOBBIE DESPER

November 30, 2008

DEAR DONNA, STORMI, TRAVIS AND SUSAN---I WAS SO SADDENED TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF SHAWNA. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL YOUNG LADY AND I FIND IT A BLESSING TO HAVE KNOWN HER. IF ANY OF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE WHERE I WORK. JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I WAS THINKING OF ALL OF YOU AND THAT YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. LOVE BOBBIE

Teresa McCoy

November 30, 2008

May God be with each of you during the loss of Shawna and bless you during your grief. Our prayers are with you and our hearts feel your pain also. God Bless. Jim, Teresa, Kimberly and Allison

Charlie Reid

November 30, 2008

Dear Family: My wife and I wish to express our sincere sympathy for your loss. We were the first to arrive at Shawna's accident. We are available if you wish to talk. Please know our thoughts and prayers will be with you all. Sincerely, Charlie & Amy Reid

Tommy Coffey and Family

November 30, 2008

We are so sorry about Shawna. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless and comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Tracy Akers

November 30, 2008

I am so sorry for the loss of this beautiful young girl. I had the pleasure of knowing her thru my son Michael. She was his classmate and good friend. I know she will be sadly missed by all.

Amy Coada

November 30, 2008

Jim, Susan, Travis and family, Mike and I would like for you to know that we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Shawna was a beautiful girl. Words are hard to find at a time like this. Just know that we are thinking of you and hope that you find peace and comfort in the Lord. Only he can give you the strength you need during this time. Your family is in our prayers and know that we are hear if you need anything. Mike, Amy, Kyleigh, Michael and Alyson.

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