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Carol McKenna Obituary

Carol Martin McKenna, 67, of Roanoke, died Friday February 13, 2009. She was a former member of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church and, in later years, was a member of East Gate Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by her husband, John P. McKenna; daughters and son-in-law, Angela Martin, Amy and Christopher Hodges; grandchildren, Aubrey and Holden Hodges, all of Roanoke; sisters and brother-in-law, Frances and David Wade, of Blue Ridge, Va., Nancy Kashanski, of California; aunt, Margaret Richmond, Roanoke, Va.; special friends, Juanita Ruble and Rita Jacobs; loving caretaker, Cherokee Stanley; stepson and daughter-in-law, John J. and Michelle McKenna and their children, Jack and Maggie, of Florida. Graveside services will be in Sherwood Memorial Park at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2009. Dr. F. Tupper Garden will officiate. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Avenue from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2009. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Feb. 15 to Feb. 16, 2009.

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Joe Grant, Jr.

February 25, 2009

I'm very sorry to hear that Carol passed away. We acted together with Showtimer's. The very first play I acted with her was a play called, The Loud Red Patrick, a Comedy, played at Roanoke College back in 1958 co-staring my dad, Cactus Joe Grant. I was Carol's boyfriend in this wonderful funny play. I know someday Carol and I were act again together in a great play in Heaven.
Best regards, Joe Grant, Jr. 989-6564 or [email protected]

Joanne Blankenship

February 17, 2009

I'm sorry to hear about Carol's passing. Carol was a very caring lady with a wonderful sense of humor. She was a part of our choir for years and we have really missed her. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.

Susan Davis

February 16, 2009

Angie and Amy, my prayers are with you in this sad time. I will always remember your mother and her laughter when I would come over to babysit. You were very blessed to have a mother like Carol.

Margaret Brammer Slate

February 16, 2009

I went to PH with Nancy and remember Carol also, I am so sorry to hear of her death, she was a very sweet person. Nancy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Carol's family.

Holly Chapman

February 16, 2009

I am sure Carol is at peace now. My thoughts go to Amy who has watched her mother struggle for so long.

Dellaphene & Nick Eades

February 16, 2009

Angie and Amy and family - We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a special friend and we cherish the memories of the good times we shared with her and Jack.

So sorry we won't be able to be with you since we are now living in Tennessee. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Wendy Blake Olichwier

February 16, 2009

I went to grade school with Amy, and I remember her mom well. She was a sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

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