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Kaye Gregory Obituary

Kaye Frances Gregory, 54, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2009. Kaye was a very dedicated mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her father, Wilson Gregory; twin sister, Faye Ramsey; grandson, Bryson Wright VonSchilling. Surviving are her mother, Montie Gregory; four children, Chris Mayes and wife, Randi, Brian Mayes and wife, Kerri, Keath Mayes and Lynsi Mayes; five grandchildren, Owen Mayes, Madison Mayes, Kaitlyn Mayes, Alexis Mayes and Makenzie Mayes; niece, Mary Campbell; brother-in-law, Clyde Ramsey; ex-husband, Walter Mayes; and friend, David Ferguson. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2009, at Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Va., with the Rev. Carl Davis officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jun. 16, 2009.

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Mary Campbell

June 19, 2009

You will always be in heart. Even though you are gone from us physically, you will not be forgotten.

Jennifer Nelson

June 17, 2009

I loved you before I knew you, Aunt Kaye. I'm so glad I had the chance to find you again, and get to know you.

Pat Baker

June 17, 2009

"Starfire" and I shared the spirit of our Native American Heritage. We also shared the bond that came from being female taxicab drivers. "The Great Spirit" has given her peace and eternal rest. May the family be comforted by endearing memories.

Kimber Seagraves

June 17, 2009

i will miss gossipin with u outside the office... i will miss many things about you... my prayers are with you always

dickie jenkins

June 17, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

"Uncle Ron" Robbins

June 17, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Misty Funk

June 17, 2009

Brian and Kerri you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Misty Funk and Family

Robert "Rooster" Rake

June 17, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

The Roberts -Yellow Cab of Rke, Inc

June 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

kelly underwood "the logisticare office"

June 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

richard "chops" lam

June 17, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

tom thomas

June 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Andrea Argabright

June 17, 2009

She was the sweatest person to be around. I never saw her in a bad mood always happy. I hate that something like this had to happen to someone as great as kay.

i smile each time i think of you holding your grandson in heaven...hi, granny!!!! see ya soon!!

June 16, 2009

stephanie dobyns

June 16, 2009

Kaye "Starfire" Gregory faced so many challenges the last year of her life. So many loses and so much love to give left her tired, discouraged but never beaten. She always had 15 minutes to stop and chat, laugh about the silly things that happen in the cabs or just try to cheer you up. YOU WILL BE FOREVER IN MY THOUGHT...ALWAYS CLOSE TO MY HEART!!! SWEETPEA ;)

Katherine Sparks

June 16, 2009

You brought my uncle and our family nothing but love and happiness. For that I am forever grateful. Forever in our hearts and lives.

hokie altice

June 16, 2009

starfire well be missed!!!she was A very good friend.we worked together for about 9 years.i well miss my stardrama !!!!work WANT BE THE SAME.I WILL ALWAY BE THINKING OF YOU STAR LOVE HOKIE,JEFF ALTICE

Mary and Heath Campbell

June 16, 2009

She will be gone, but not forgotten. We will always remember her in our hearts. I will remember all the good times that I had with her, when I was growing up and as an adult. She is now with her dad, sister and grandson once again. She will always hold a special place in my heart.

BRUCE(VIPER)

June 16, 2009

KAYE WAS A GREAT FRIEND,ALWAYS INSPIRING TO OTHERS WHO WORKED WITH HER AT LIBERTY(SHE WAS KNOWN AS STARFIRE AT LIBERTY) AND YELLOW CAB,IT WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT HER,KAYE SAY HI TO NANA,EUNICE AND MISS LILLY FOR US,ALTHOUGH YOU ARE NO LONGER WITH US YOU THOUGHTFULNESS TO ALWAYS TAKE TIME TO LISTEN TO OTHERS WILL BE GREATLY MISSED,THEY WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER WOMAN LIKE HER TO DRIVE A CAB AND BE WELL LIKED AS MUCH AS SHE WAS WITH HER PASSENGERS,GOD MUST HAVE NEEDED A GREAT CAB DRIVER

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