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Elyria Jackson Obituary

Elyria (Tillie) Christian Jackson, 85, of Blacksburg, passed away February 22, 2009. Funeral Thursday, February 26, 2009, 11 a.m., Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, Richmond. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Feb. 25, 2009.

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Rob McCormick

February 25, 2009

Uncle Gary,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. May God give you Sharon, Rachel, and Sarah peace knowing that she is now in a better place. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to be of assistance. Respectfully,
Rob, Stephanie, Brennan and Mackenzie McCormick

Terry Elgert

February 24, 2009

Gary,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother, Tillie.

Barry & Terry Elgert
Brad & Stephanie Schaible

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