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Ollie Johnson Obituary

Ollie B. Johnson departed this life on Friday, December 12, 2008 at the Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center, Salem, VA. She was born in Bedford County, Va. on September 1, 1924, to the late Harry P. Childress and Nannie Pearl Board. Her husband, Riley Johnson; and seven brothers; and two sisters preceded her in death. Those left to cherish her memory are two devoted daughters, Shirley (Irving) Cooper and Janice Waldron, of Roanoke; one sister, Viola Childress, of Vinton; three brothers, Irvin (Mary), of Roanoke, Marion Childress, of St. Cloud, Fla., and Donald Childress, of Vinton; four grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; four greatgreatgrandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at 2 p.m. in the HamlarCurtis Chapel with the Rev. H. A. Lindsey officiating. Family visitation will be at 1 p.m. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. Friends may call for viewing on Tuesday afternoon, December 16, 2008. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 13 to Dec. 16, 2008.

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Kathleen Claytor

December 16, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

James and Frances Wright

December 15, 2008

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

Charlie, Robin & April Morgan

December 15, 2008

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

Beadie Childress

December 15, 2008

To Janice and Shirley:
May God bless you both, I will miss Aunt Ollie, she was a big part of my life growing up. I will always have my good memories of her.

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