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Geneva Estelle West

Geneva West Obituary

Geneva Estelle West, 70, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 1, 2008. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Eunice Vandevender and Katie West. She is survived by a daughter, Geneva Hamlett and husband, Henry Hamlett; brothers, Billy West, Bernie West, and Gilbert West; god children, Christine Tabor and Donell Earley; several nieces and nephews; and other family members and friends. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Harvey Anders officiating. The interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 2 to Dec. 4, 2008.

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Geneva Hamlett

December 10, 2008

I want to thank each and everyone whom has sent there condolences to me. Thanks so much for all your prayers. This is a rough time for me, because I lost my rock. I know my mother is with her father God and in no more pain. However, words could never express how much Geneva West would be missed. Again thanks so much for everything. And a special thanks to Carilion Environmental Services.

Geneva Hamlett

Lakisha Gaither

December 3, 2008

Geneva you have my deepest sympathy. If you need anything please feel free to call. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Pray and asked God to give you strength.

Shelia Hickman

December 3, 2008

No one can remove the sorry you feel at the loss of your mom, but we will be praying that in time, you will be able to rejoice along with the Lord that she is safe at home in HIS arms.
Psalm 116:15, Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.

Know too, there are many that love and care about you.
William & Shelia Hickman & Family

December 3, 2008

We are sorry for your loss and are in our prayers.
The Hodge Family
Katie,Keith and Christy

Evelyn Francis

December 3, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
I will always be here for you...trust in the Lord to heal your heart.

David & Shantell Brooks

December 3, 2008

May GOD be with you in your time of sorrow. You will be in our prayers.

Carilion 3rd shift

December 2, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Mary Rash`

December 2, 2008

My sincere sympathy to all the family in the loss of Geneva. May GOD strengthen and help you as only HE can do.

Psalms 46:1

Mary Rash

Carolyn Dent

December 2, 2008

You are in my prayers.

The Rosser

December 2, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

gladys motley

December 2, 2008

Geneva please feel free to call me if you want to talk. I know what it means to lose a love one. you will be forever in my prayers.

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