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Florine Brown Obituary

Florine Ellen Brown, 82, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda L. Michie and husband, Wayne, Linda M. Bowman and husband, Lanny, and Diane M. Adams and husband, Neal; six grandchildren, Rachel Lane, Brian Smith, Jason Smith, Dr. David Michie, Rebecca Goodman and Jerome Lambert; four great-grandchildren, Clark Michie, Victoria Goodman, Taylor Smith and Dorey Lane; sisters, Betty Jane Martin and Juanita Orange; and special friend, Paul Dillon. Funeral services will be held at noon on Sunday, July 5, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Ivey Adams officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009, and from 11 a.m. till noon on Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.
Published by Roanoke Times from Jul. 3 to Jul. 5, 2009.

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Cheryl Thompson

July 12, 2009

Diane,
I'm so sorry to see that you lost your Mom. I have been out of town since your last e-mail and just found the notice today. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Cheryl

Libby Renick

July 4, 2009

Brenda, Linda and Diane,
To me, she will always be "Mommy Brown", my second mother. Ms. Brown was a strong, wonderful woman. I learned so much from her during the six years that I spent with your family.
Thinking of you with deepest sympathy. Love always, Libby

Bill and June Welch

July 4, 2009

Diane and family,
We didn't have your home address to send you a card but just wanted to let you know how very sorry we are about the passing of your mother. It is so very hard to lose your mother and you will always remember her. Our sincerest condolences to you, Neal and the rest of your family.
Sincerely,
Bill and June Welch (Betty's niece from Chesapeake, VA

Dennis Cook

July 4, 2009

Linda and Dianne,
I have nice memories of your mom from when we were all neighbors on Fairhurst. I'm sure you will miss her. You have my sympathy.
Dennis Cook
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Jimmy and Sherry Lucas

July 3, 2009

We have been Ms. Brown's neighbor for 12 years. She was such a pleasure to talk to and we will sure miss seeing her out on her porch. Our deepest condolences to her family. Her friends at 1202 14th St SE.

Karen Clark

July 3, 2009

Florine was a wonderful lady and I have many fond memories of her. She will always have a special place in my heart. You have my deepest sympathy...I know this is a tremendous loss but Florine is in the presence of the Lord now. No more pain and suffering! Please let me know if there's anything I can do.

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