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Helen Layne Obituary

Helen C. Layne, 71, of Roanoke, Va., departed this life on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was gently led to a peaceful rest. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Layne Jr.; her parents, Robert and Arzelia Coleman; and five sisters, Madeline Trayham, Ann Saunders, Robbie Keeling, Catherine and Juanita Coleman. Those left to rejoice her precious memory are one sister, Marion Coleman; three nieces, Reynae, Jennie and Jarvis Coleman; three nephews, Ronald (Martha) Coleman, Gary and Devara Coleman; greatniece, Beryl McCadden, all of Roanoke; Ashley Coleman, of Rocky Mount; one greatnephew, Leon Davis, of Roanoke; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2008, at Blue Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Alexander officiating. The interment will be in the Saunders Family Cemetery, Blue Ridge. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2008, at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 12 to Dec. 14, 2008.

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Elizabeth Redd Pritchett

December 16, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Elinda Daniel Jefferson

December 16, 2008

My daily thoughts & prayers are with you during these days..

Stacey Crawford Rippee

December 16, 2008

I worked with Helen at Dominion Bank for many years. Helen was a very special lady to me, we had so many good times and laughs together. Helen was a true friend and always made me smile. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow. May God bless and comfort you.

Evelyn (Earldine) Law

December 16, 2008

To the Coleman family, may the grace and peace of God be with you in your time of sorrow, I know you loved her, but God loved her best. Helen will be greatly missed, God bless you all.

Cherie Brown

December 15, 2008

To the Coleman family,
Sorry about the loss of Helen. I still can hear her asking how I am doing and always asking about Jordan. She will always be remembered. Stay strong and may you find comfort during this time.

Muriel Short

December 15, 2008

To Helen's Family,
I worked with Helen for many years at the bank. She was a very sweet and thoughtful lady. We had alot of good times and laughs together. May you find comfort in the memories and strength in your faith. She will be dearly missed.

Walter, Deloise, Eloise and Family Keatts

December 15, 2008

Helen was a great friend of ours. Deloise and Eloise been knowing Helen all of their our lives. Helen and Charlie used to come over to our home often we can remember we was the little twins and our brother was the big brother we remember the love Helen and Charlie shows us and our Mother and Dad. We will missed Helen and we are praying for you all.

Walter, Deloise, Eloise and Family Keatt Family

December 15, 2008

Helen was a great friend of ours. Deloise and Eloise been knowing Helen all of their our lives. Helen and Charlie used to come over to our home often we can remember we was the little twins and our brother was the big brother we remember the love Helen and Charlie shows us and our Mother and Dad. We will missed Helen and we are praying for you all.

Hampton Church Family and McCadden Church Family

December 15, 2008

May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.

Beverly Brown

December 15, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Warren Holdren

December 14, 2008

Marion and family - for 62 years you and your sisters were family. From Arzelia (MaZelia) being with my mom when I was born until now we have been family. I was always MaZelia's baby boy and Helen, being her baby, was my friend and my sister. I will always cherish the fun times in Blue Ridge and the phone calls and visits with Helen. We had a special bond and we looked at each other as simply family. One of our favorite jokes was that she was younger than me. Well she won, because now she will always be young with a new body and with MaZelia and sisters. Marion, you and the girls are loved very much, as you know, and I will always be your brother, your family!

Dorothy Murphy

December 13, 2008

To Marion & family. I wish I could be there in your time of grief but remember I am always thinking about you and praying for you. May God throw His arms around you to comfort and keep you in His perfect care. My deepest sympathy.
Forever your friend. Love, Dorothy.

Gracie Wilson

December 12, 2008

Dear Coleman Family,
My Prayers and Thoughts are with each of you during this most difficult time. If there is anything we can do for any of you to ease your sorrows, please let us know. There are a lot of people who have fond memories of Helen because of the time she's given to her Church and Church Family (I fondly remember her giving me piano lessons) as well as her work at Central Academy. Ms Marion stay strong and know that You are especially in my Prayers that God will continue to Watch Over, Strengthen and Bless You.

Love,
Gracie Wilson and Janie Patterson

Samuel and Estelle Wade

December 12, 2008

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

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