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Lola Jennelle Obituary

Lola Hopkins (Hunty) Jennelle, 68, of Salem, Va., died on Thursday, July 16, 2009. Lola was preceded in death by her husband, William (Boo-Boo) F. Jennelle; and is survived by her daughters, Sonya David and husband, Daryl, of Roanoke, Ronda Jennelle, of Salem, and Tonya Hughes and husband, Chris, of Roanoke; her grandchildren, Amber Nichols and husband, Michael, Megan and Joshua David, and Dalton and Mallory Hughes; her brother, Clifford Hopkins; and her sisters, Edith Ratcliffe, Viola Akers, Lois McCann and Lotus Williams. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2009, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Pastor Myron Atkinson officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 19, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jul. 18 to Jul. 19, 2009.

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July 21, 2009

I was so sorry to hear that your mom passed away I know that she will be in a better place now. I wish you well during this hard time.

Dottie (McCoy) Kershner

July 20, 2009

My deepest sympathy goes out to Hunty's Girls, Grandchildren, Sisters and Brother. As a friend since childhood and not having seen her for years, due to moving away from this area 40 years ago, she will be in my thoughts always. She will be deeply missed by all I know.

Lil,Ray,Kathy,Judy Neese

July 19, 2009

Sorry to hear of the passing os Lola. I think of her often,even though we are
living so far from Roanoke. I remember her as a great next door neighbor. Ray & I want to send our sympathy to all.
Especially Sonya.Ronda and Tonya and Lotus. Ray and Lillian Neese.
Morrisville, N.C.

July 18, 2009

YOUR MOTHER,SISTER,AND GRANDMOTHER, MY LOLA ,I KNOW THE HURT AND SADNESS YOU ALL ARE FEELING, IT SEEMS LIKE A DREAM BUT HER TIME WAS UP AND GOD NEEDED ANOTHER ANGEL, SHE IS NOT HURTING OR SUFFERING ANYMORE, SHE WAS THE BEST FRIEND ANYONE COULD ASK FOR, AND IM PROUD TO HAVE HAD THE PRIVALGE OF HAVEING HER AS MY BEST FRIEND LOLA THE ROAD MAY BE A LITTLE ROCKY AT FIRST ,BUT KNOWING SHE IS WATCHING OVER US MAKES IT A LITTLE BETTER ETTIE SHOCKLEY

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