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Lula Dalton Obituary

Lula Ramsey (Pete) Dalton, 76, of Gretna, Va., died on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Funeral services 2 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008, at Sycamore Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Dec. 11, 2008.

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Cindy Mae Roach

January 1, 2009

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I know Mrs. Dalton was a wonderful person. Im sure she was a great mother, and grandmother. I know you will all miss her greatly, I know I will miss seeing her and talking with her. I never had a conversation with Mrs. Dalton that didnt involve her family.

Ellen Childress

December 16, 2008

Jimmy and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ricky, Ellen and Justin Childress. Lacy Simpson

Lisa Weeks

December 11, 2008

Jimmy and Kahty,
I am so sorry to hear of mother passing.You both are in my prayers.
I will talk to you soon.
God Bless you and your family during this time.

Tim & Lucinda Davis

December 11, 2008

Billy and the Dalton family
I am sure that you will greatly miss "Pete" because she was a genuinely nice,caring lady .We are sure that each of you will miss her greatly but she suffers no more and she left you all good memories. I know I will miss her coming to the grocery store and talking to us .We are keeping you all in our prayers .

Areline Hazlewood

December 11, 2008

To Ronnie, Peggy and family:
My sincere sympathy to all of your family in the loss of your Mother.
May God give you strength to get thru the days and weeks ahead. I know you will miss her greatly. Treasure your wonderful memories.

Ellen Smith & family

December 11, 2008

I am sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a nice lady and I know you all will miss her. May God grant you all comfort during this difficult time.

Kim Rankin

December 11, 2008

Kathy and Jimmy,
I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I hope that have peace knowing she is in heaven. I miss seeing both of you at Ross. Take care and God Bless!

Margie Dillard

December 11, 2008

Junior, Jimmy, Ronnie, Yvonne, Kathy, Ramona:
Our deepest sympathy is with your families at this time. "Pete" was a sweet, dear person. She was one of my mom's favorite nieces. All of our children viewed your home as one of their absolute favorite places to visit. God bless you all. Our prayers are with the entire family at this time. With love, from Larry and Margie Dillard

Donald and Lorie

December 11, 2008

Yvonne, You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Betty Neal/Nannie Rigney(Roommate) Neal/Rigney Family

December 11, 2008

We were just recently honored with meeting your mother, Ms. Dalton. She was one of the sweetest people we had ever met. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God Bless your family.

Kathy Eanes Hodges

December 11, 2008

Kathy and Family: I was so sorry to read of the loss of Mrs. Dalton this morning. Let the strength of God get you through this difficult time. Your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

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