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Bette Gillespie Obituary

Bette Nichols Gillespie, 80, of Roanoke, Va., died Monday, July 13, 2009. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jul. 17, 2009.

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Linda Osborne

July 28, 2009

Cynthia, Cydney, Earl and your families, Remembering many good times spent with your family growing up next door. We know what you are feeling right now and think of you often. You will be in our prayers and thoughts, especially in the next several months. Much Love..

Judy Miller

July 21, 2009

Dear Cynthia,Cydney, Earl and families,
I was so saddened to hear of Bettes passing. We are all living through this together, and it isn't pretty.I know that she is in a better place.
I have such fond memories of all of us together as children..at the drive in in Bristol,giggling together all night at your house , I think of you often.
Love Judy

Debbie Yates

July 17, 2009

Cydney, Earl and Cynthia,

So sorry to hear of your moms passing. I have thought of you often during this past week.

Although I will not be able to come to the visitation, I will be thinking of you.

I have many memories of both Bette and E.V. and the times I spent at your house while growing up.

You are all in my thoughts.

shantell lee

July 17, 2009

To cydney,and familey
Am sure going to miss betty around u know she was all of our heart and am going to miss u coming around.Am sorry for your lost and you know we are here for u anytime u want to come by and see us come on in i know its not gone be the same but we all ways make u smile and laugh.Love Shantell

Mary McCutchen

July 16, 2009

My memories of working in offices at GE with Bette are a real pleasure. I certainly enjoyed her sense of humor. She and EV were so nice to know. God's peace to you all.

"Scottie" McCutchen

July 15, 2009

To Cydney, Cynthia and Earl,
Even though I cannot be there with you, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families.

Lillian Ruth

Tiara Smith-Gammon

July 15, 2009

To The Family of Bette Gillespie,
I want to tell you all that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Bette is in a better place now and she's smiling down on all of us. I love Bette and will miss her so much. Keep her memories forever in your heartsand mind for she was an oustanding lady.

Marsha Dunaway

July 14, 2009

My prayers are with you.

Diana Landrum

July 14, 2009

Think of you in this time of grief.

Richard Brown

July 14, 2009

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

Betty Woolwine

July 14, 2009

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

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