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Joyce Marie Via

Joyce Via Obituary

Joyce Marie Via, 76, of Christiansburg, Va., died on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. The daughter to the late John Bentley and Kathleen Wilson Myers, she was also preceded in death by her ex-husband and friend, Jack E. Via; and son, Mark Jackson Via. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, John E. and Barbara Via, and James R. and Beth Via; two grandchildren, Jack A. Via and William A. Via; brother and sister-in-law, John B. "Tommy" and Annie Myers; cousin and his spouse, Ralph and Nancy Reed, all of Christiansburg; and companion, Richard A. Miller, of Fort Myers, Fla. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Blue Ridge of Virginia Chapter, 2728 Colonial Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24015. A private family graveside service will be held. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting hornefuneralservice.com. The Via family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22, 2009.

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Angie Lynch

January 22, 2009

Jim,
I am very sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Beth.
Sincerely,

Cindy Price

January 22, 2009

Jimmy,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.May God comfort you and your family at this time.

Cimdy Price

January 22, 2009

Jimmy,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.May God comfort you and your family at this time.

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