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Katherine Bennett Obituary

Katherine Deyerle Bennett, 87, of Roanoke, died Sunday morning, July 12, 2009. Katherine was a retired sales lady for Leggett's (Tanglewood Mall) and is survived by her sons, Ralph D. Baucom, of Vinton; Terry W. Baucom, of Goodview and Max L. Bennett and wife, Donna, of Matthews, N.C.; her daughter, Jeannie Baucom LaRose, of Vinton; her grandchildren, Nicholas LaRose and wife, Sarah and Jordan LaRose, all of Vinton, Adam and Hannah Bennett, of Matthews, N.C.; her brother, David L. Deyerle, of Virginia; her sister, Betty D. Bryant, of Roanoke. A graveside service will be held in the Chapel of Light Mausoleum in Evergreen Burial Park on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 2 p.m. with Dr. Ken Scoggins officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jul. 13 to Jul. 14, 2009.

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Ron,Darlene,Adrienne,Rhonda Allie

July 16, 2009

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

July 15, 2009

Max,Donna,Adam and Hannah
Our prayer is that you find confort in the days to come. May God give you the strength that only he can give at this time of loss.
Love You
The Witts,
Linda, Steve,Sherry & Family, Barry, Sandi & Family, James Alan, Tiphanie, & Family

Rhonda Simmons

July 14, 2009

To Terry and family
I was so sorry to hear of your mothers passing.I know you will miss her very much.I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Rhonda Simmons

Mark -n- Kim Basham

July 14, 2009

Terry: sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.May the Lord give you comfort in this time of need. Remember we are here for you
The Basham family

Suzie Hemby Amick

July 14, 2009

Max, Donna, Hannah and Adam:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this day. May the peace and joy of the LORD be with you all today and in the days ahead.

Kara Garnett Cummings

July 14, 2009

Sarah and Nick,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God's grace and the memories you have comfort you during this difficult time.

Diane & Ronnie Shepherd

July 14, 2009

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

Terri (TC)

July 13, 2009

Terry and Family,

Your mother was a very dear lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

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