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Zadi Margaret Gannaway Hale

Zadi Hale Obituary

Zadi Margaret Gannaway Hale, of Wytheville, Va., born November 25, 1919, in Zeitun, Turkey, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2009. Adopted by Dr. and Mrs. Charles R. Gannaway, medical missionaries with the Armenian Committee for Syrian Relief, Zadi grew up on Long Island, New York. She received her degree in nursing from Berea College in Kentucky, where she met her husband, Helton Lowe Hale, of Cripple Creek, Virginia. Zadi had many talents and a creative spirit. She was the beloved mother of Penny, Holly, Leslie, Robin, and Chris. She will also be dearly missed by her ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A private visitation was held for the immediate family. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Mar. 8, 2009.

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Angel Underwood Spangler

March 16, 2009

Penny, Ellery and family:
I just found out yesterday that Mrs. Hale had passed away. I remember parking outside her house to walk over to Ellery's house when we were in high school. I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Erin and Jerry Cruise

March 14, 2009

We just heard of the loss of your mom. So sorry - she was a special lady and I enjoyed meeting and talking with her about her old nursing days and Berea College.

Mary Alice Kays

March 10, 2009

Holly, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
God Bless!

Gerald and Vicky Via

March 10, 2009

Holly, Penny, Iago, Elizabeth, and Maezie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. If there is anything you need, if you need someone to talk to, or just a shoulder to cry on we're here.

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