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Mary Markham Obituary

Mary Lavera Markham, 87, of Bedford, died Thursday, March 5, 2009. A celebration of Mary's life will be conducted at 2 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2009 at Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dr. David L. Henderson officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends today 2 to 4 p.m., at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Mar. 8, 2009.

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JOYCE HENSLEY

March 10, 2009

MARKHAM FAMILY:
MARY WAS A GREAT LADY. I REMEMBER HER BEING VERY FAITHFUL IN WMU. YOU ALL HAVE MY SYMPATHY AT THIS SAD TIME
MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU.

Donna Caldwell

March 9, 2009

The Markham family, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Nicky and I played together as kids and his mother and grandmother were such sweet and caring women. I'll keep the family in my prayers.

Philip & Carolyn Kennedy

March 9, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
She will be remembered for her beautiful smile. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Don and Patsy Dooley

March 8, 2009

Vera's sunny disposition was always on display with that wonderful smile that greeted everyone. We'll miss her.

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