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Annie Linkous Obituary

Annie Kanode Linkous, 91, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away Friday, June 18, 2009. She was born on March 24, 1918, in Montgomery County to the late Roman and Ethel Kanode. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Linkous; children, Milton Linkous, Roger Linkous, Arlene Reed, Faye Plyes, Tresa Reed, and Connie Linkous; brother, June Kanode Jr.; and sister, Hazel Cromer. She is survived by her children, Edwin "Buck" Linkous, Wayne Linkous and wife, Joyce, Betty Linkous and husband, Kenny, Carolyn Snead and husband, Sam, Bonnie Lawson, and Lori Nida; sons-in-law, Junior Reed, Roy L. Redd, and Ray Plyes; daughter-in-law, Bea Linkous; sisters, Joyce Medley, Lois Wright, and Charslie Smith; sister-in-law, Polly Kanode; several grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and greatgreatgrandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 22, 2009, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Horne Funeral Home with the Rev. David Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday June 21, 2009, at Horne Funeral Home. The Linkous family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2009.

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Shirley Moede

June 25, 2009

I was very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May God comfort you in your time of loss.

Mazie & Lottie

June 22, 2009

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

Bertha Martin

June 22, 2009

Carolyn and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. May God be with you at this time to bring you comfort. remember that the Lord is always with you and your family to help you. Take Care.

Bertha Martin-Delores' sister

pat miles

June 21, 2009

Betty, Im so sorry about you moms passing. I know you will miss her.

Phyllis Massey

June 21, 2009

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Delores Linkous, Kim Woolwine and Family

June 20, 2009

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

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