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Martha Hale Obituary

I extend my profound gratitude and appreciation to the marvelous, extraordinary people who gave their skillful and compassionate care to my Mama, Martha Hale, the last four months and two days of her life. Her care needs were many, technical, and very intense. To the doctors and staffs of Roanoke Memorial Hospital and Berkshire Health and Rehabilitation Center, I shall be eternally grateful for all of your efforts, your sincere concern and dedication, and the love she felt from you. May all who are ill and who are the recipients of health care officials be so fortunate as to have persons of your competency, skills and compassion. To my "rock," my friend, Joan Morgan, there is no sufficient manner to express to you the appreciation I have for all the help you gave me in caring for Mama, helping me get her to her doctor, and all the visits you accompanied me on with her which made her so happy.
To Mama's church family and our other friends, I say, 'Thank You," for the flowers you sent, donations to animal organizations, sincere messages in the cards, and your presence either at the funeral home or her burial to express your love of her and to comfort me. In whatever way you touched her life you also touched mine for SHE was my life.
May God bless you all for your contributions.
Dawn Hale, Daughter

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Published by Roanoke Times on Mar. 4, 2009.

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Robert Parks

March 11, 2009

Dear Dawn,
I like Lynn Ellen had not gotten the news of your Mothers death until I received the information from you yesterday. Thank you so very much for taking the time and making the effort in sending this to me.
As a teenager my first emotions of love and heartbreak were entwined with my relationship with your beautiful sister Dreamer Lynn.My memory of your Mom has always been one that I cherish very dearly.I can still recall so clearly your Mom opening the door on the porch and saying "Robert,don't you think its time for you to home?" Many times J C Mills who you were seeing at th e time would take me home in his Henry J. Even as an adult on many trips back to Virginia your Mom always seemed happy to either have a call or a visit from me. God has given me a good life with a wonderful family and friends and He has given me the ability to retain beautiful and wonderful memories of your family. I feel blessed beyond what I deserve.
I hope you find peace in knowing where your Mom is now and the disabilities she had on earth have been replaced with a Heavenly Body. This is God's promise to all His children.
Our prayers are with you.

Robert Lee ( Bob ) Parks & Wife Gayle

Lynn Ellen McCutchen Thompson

March 10, 2009

Dear Dawn,

I am so sorry that I didn't know of your mother's death, nor that she had been so sick these last few months. Thank you for the copy of the obituary and the folder from Oakey's. I am here for you whenever you have time to visit, and regret not being there for you, especially these past few months. Do know that you are in my heart and prayers, and know how I enjoyed your mother so many years ago, and miss Dreamer every day.

Please call when you have a chance, and if I can help you in any way, don't hesitate to let me know.

Love, Lynn Ellen

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