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Marie Gregory Obituary

Marie K. Gregory, 80, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, John R. "Jake" and Ruby Idella Keatley; and sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Euclid Boggess. Marie was originally from Bozoo, W.Va., and was married on July 9, 1949. She was a long time employee of Sam's Club. The love of her family is what she cherished the most. Surviving are her husband, Trubie R. Gregory Jr.; son, Richard W. Gregory and wife, Terri; daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth G. and Gary Fix, and Ruby G. and William Booze; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Howard Helms; grandchildren, Troy Cole and wife, Monica, Lee Ann Fix, John "Jake" Booze, Jennifer Booze, Nathan Russell and wife, Carrie and Alex Russell; and greatgrandchildren, Ryan and Madisen Cole and Autumn Russell. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice and Home Instead. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. J.R. Graybill and the Rev. Randy Daniels officiating. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, W.Va. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 8, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Mar. 5 to Mar. 8, 2009.

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Donna (Gerhardt) Adams

April 2, 2009

Richard
So sorry to hear about your mom. My prayers are with you and your family. I didn't find out till just now. I miss you.

Rhonda Evans Smith

March 8, 2009

Mr. Gregory, Richard, Ruth & Ruby and families. I've had the pleasure of being your neighbor and also working with Marie for several years. Marie was a great Lady and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pamela Kay Overbey

March 7, 2009

We will miss your mom at the Gregory reunions. She was a terrific lady. We are praying for you. Pamela Kay Overbey, Cleveland, TN

Scott, Lindsey & Riley Carr

March 6, 2009

Troy, Monica, Ryan and Madisen,

Scott & I are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Betty Young

March 6, 2009

Bill, Ruby and family - my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time - it is extremely hard to give up something you have had your entire life - your mother!! Please know I share in your loss and will keep you in my prayers in the days and weeks to come. God bless all of you.

Anita Wright

March 6, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

CATHY KEEN

March 6, 2009

Terri and Richard,

Ron and I are very sorry for your loss. Both of you are in our prayers.

Love Ron and Cathy Keen

Barbara Hughes

March 6, 2009

To Ruby, Bill and family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Barbara

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