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Margaret Gillespie Obituary

Margaret E. (Granny) Gillespie, 92, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday January 14, 2009. Graveside services 2 p.m. Monday January 19, 2009, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 982-2100

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2009.

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Jerry and Betty Adkins

January 20, 2009

Glorie Jean, Vicky and Family
My heart goes out to you because 1 know what Mrs. Gillespie meant to all of you. Our Prayers to all of you time will heal your hearts.Just remember Sheltered In The Arms Of God thats where she is now.

vickie

January 18, 2009

granny,

I am going to miss you so much my life will never be the same.

GRETCHEN LAVINDER

January 18, 2009

May the lord bless and keep you close during this difficult time, the blessing is we know she is no longer suffering and is now in the land of glory

J C

January 17, 2009

I am sorry to hear of your loss but know she is now with the one at the cross..may gods strengh help you in the days ahead.
jc

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