Isla W. Lynch

Isla B. Lynch, 77, of Roanoke, Va., passed away after a long illness, on Tuesday, January 13, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward M. Lynch; and her mother, Nora Lockard. Her survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Richard Reynolds, of Roanoke; grandson, Brian Hodges; great-granddaughter, Isla Hodges, of New York; her sisters and brother who were so supportive of her, Euna Thompson, Barbara Lynch and husband, C.J., Ava Brown and husband, Linwood, and Earsul Williams and wife, Vickie; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Because of her love for dogs please consider memorials to the Angels of Assisi. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Elmo McLaurin will officiate. Interment will be private at Barnhardt Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.