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Joan Pillow Obituary

Joan Carter Pillow, 70, of Blue Ridge, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. She was preceded in death by two sons, Billy and Gregory Robertson. She is survived by her husband, Harold Butch Pillow Jr.; daughters, April Alldredge and Tabatha Hiner; sons, Timothy Robertson and Robert Robertson; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and special lifetime friend, Evelyn Welch. A memorial service will be held 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2009, at the East Gate Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Shannon Harris and Pastor George Stevenson officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 22 to Jan. 24, 2009.

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Dana and Charles Silva

January 27, 2009

Dear Tim, Robert, Tabatha and April -

Our deepest sympathies are with all of you and your families at this time. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers and we share your grief over such an immeasureable loss. Your mother was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend who put forth all her efforts to take care of everyone before herself. May she be at peace now and gazing lovingly down upon each one of you. I will always remember her like a second mother and pray for you that each day the pain eases as you go through this difficult time. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

Love and Respect,
Dana, Charles, Ben Dooley and Family

Pam Welch Ferris

January 24, 2009

Tabatha, April, Timmy & Robert,
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy in the passing of your Mom. May your hearts be eased by knowing that Joan is now at peace,wrapped in the loving arms of our Lord. She can have no more pain. I know Joan always loved you children very much and is now able to watch over you all from heaven. You all are in my thoughts & prayers.

Mary Edwards

January 22, 2009

Butch,Timmy,Robert,Tabatha and April sorry to hear of Joans passing. Her and I had some great times together Memories that I will cherish always. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. If I can do anything let me know. Love to all of you. She will be missed

Kathy Cockrell

January 22, 2009

Rick and I are praying for you and your family. We know that Joan is in a much better place now and is at peace!

Tim and Rhonda Robertson

January 22, 2009

Our Mom :
It's with breaking hearts that we write this to you . We will miss you more than you will ever know. You were always there for us in the darkest of times . You were our light that shown the way to better times when things were at its darkest . You always steered us to a better places. Always there with a smile ,a hug , a kiss and a fierce love and loyalty for your family that transcended all things, all times . It's with heavy hearts that we remember your passion for your family . We pray that your love will always be the guiding light that takes us thought this the darkest of times . We pray that you find peace in the arms of God and may the arms of our family members that have gone before us embrace you for all times .
With all our Love Mom your Children Tim , Robert , Tabatha and April .

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