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Thelma McFarland Obituary

Thelma Foutz Saul McFarland, 84, of Vinton, Va., died on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Grace Foutz; brother, Douglas Eugene Foutz; former husband, Eldridge Saul and husband, Paul McFarland. Thelma was a member of Bonsack United Methodist Church. Surviving are her daughters, Brenda S. (Ronnie) Brooks, and Bonnie S. (Bill) Moore; seven grandchildren, Rhonda Gober, David (Mary) Moore, Ron (Lisa) Brooks, Tonya (Mark) Payton, Lesley (Dave) Hanak, Nathan (Jacqueline) Moore and Amy (Joe) Hall; and 12 greatgrandchildren; and special neighbors, Pam and Clarence Ayers. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's East Chapel on Friday, January 23, 2009, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Tim Tate officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery in Vinton. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 22, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Bonsack United Methodist Church, 4493 Bonsack Road, Roanoke, Va. 24012. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909.

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

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Kathy Overstreet

January 25, 2009

Bonnie, Brenda and all of the family I want to say your Mom was a great lady and was always enjoyable to be around she called me alot just to see how I was doing, I have known her since I was just a little girl, I am going to miss here greatly, You have all of our families sincere sympathy. If we can do anything for any of you please call us. All of you remember that Saul loved each and every one of you in her own special way. May God Bless this family at this difficult time. Love, Kathy & Barry Overstreet and Connie Guthrie and her son Joshua.

January 23, 2009

Our Love & Sympathy to Thelma's family.
Love, Helen Nickell Fariss & Margaret Nickell Bowling & families.
(VA. Beach)

Amy Hall

January 22, 2009

Thank you for always being there for me. There was never a time when I needed something you didn't find a way to help me get it. Thank you for always leaving your door open....we both know I used it more than once! I hope to one day be the kind of Grandmother you were to me. Thank you for always loving Joe and William. They will miss you as much as I will. We will never forget you and we will always hold you close to our hearts. I love you Saul.

Tonya Payton

January 22, 2009

I am going to miss you so much! I know I was your favorite granddaughter, I will love you forever, Love Tonya

Lesley Hanak

January 22, 2009

I will never forget all of the good times that we had to together. What a beautiful, independent woman you were. I will really miss you. Love, Lesley Dave and Rylee

Carolyn Kennedy

January 22, 2009

Brenda, Bonnie and Family,
We are sorry to hear the loss of your Mother, our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Our Deepest Sympathy.
Mildred Boitnott and Carolyn B. Kennedy.

Rena Worthen

January 21, 2009

My deepest Sympathy. I'm here for you if i can help. I'm sorry for the loss of your mother. With Love! R

David & His Best Friend

January 21, 2009

Kat, Zach and AJ Fulcher

January 21, 2009

Our thoughts are prayers are with you. How wonderful to have your mother with you so long, but I am sure that, today, it doesn't seem long enough. God bless you!

Dana Cook

January 21, 2009

Good morning Saul on your first full day in Heaven! I will miss getting to sit next to you at family functions. I always looked forward to talking with you. You were always such a good listener and such a pleasure to be around. You loved life and were such an encouragement to me! Life had surely thrown you some curve balls but you had a quiet diginity that I will now to be able to use as an example of what a courageous woman you were. I don't know what to do about David. He loved/loves you with everything that is in him. He misses you just a little . I only hope that anyone will miss me like that when I am gone. Saul, we all love you and even though we will never to able to sit together and talk on this side of Jordan...one day we will see each other on the other side and rejoice together!!! Love and Miss You, Ed, Dana and Earl Cook

Bonnie Moore

January 21, 2009

I am going to miss you Mom. It was fun going to Williamsburg with you in December and having you at my house. I will never forget the good times and I will always love you. Bonnie

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