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Virginia Tuning Obituary

Virginia Patterson Tuning departed her life on Friday, February 6, 2009, at Franklin Health and Rehabilitation. Virginia is survived by her husband, William Terry Tuning, of Rocky Mount; six sister-inlaws and three brother-in-laws; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral service will be held at noon on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at Morningside Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Kirby Whitfield Sr. officiating. The interment will be in Franklin Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the funeral service. Expressions of condolences may be sent to Davis-Turner.com. Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service, 1016 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg Va., 434-846-9011.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Feb. 7 to Feb. 9, 2009.

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Sadie Tuning

February 10, 2009

Terry,
I will miss Virginia so much. Virginia and I go back so many years.
We shared being sister-in-laws,we worked together at the hospital, we Ushered together at church. I sat back and think of all the fond memories we had together but I know she is in a better place now. Your sister in law.
Sadie

John Judy and Zachary King

February 9, 2009

Uncle Terry,

I wish that we could be with you at this time. I will miss Aunt Virginia. I will never forget all those days we (Lucas ,Nathan,mama, daddy and myself) spent around the kitchen table at your house. I will never forget her. May God Bless you Uncle Terry and keep you in his arms. We Love You

Mary Gibbs

February 9, 2009

To William T. Tuning, you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife Virginia. I'm a friend of your sister Rosetta. Mary Gibbs

Rosetta Tillman

February 9, 2009

To my loving brother William T. Tuning you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife Virginia. Love Victoria Washington

Rosetta Tillman

February 9, 2009

To my loving brother William T. Tuning. You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife Virginia. Love Rosetta Tillman

Adrian Fulton

February 9, 2009

To the family: We will miss Virginia very, very much. I will miss picking with her in the choir stand on sunday mornings when the Sr. choir would sing. She is in a better place now. Keep a seat behind you in the heavenly choir for me Ginnys, so I can pick with you once more. Adrian

WILLIAM & FRANCES WADE

February 8, 2009

TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. VIRGINIA P. Tuning: Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends at this time. May God bless the the life of Mrs. Tuning.

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