Martha Keyes Duff

Martha Duff Obituary

Martha Keyes Duff, 58, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Sunday, August 2, 2009. She was born April 11, 1951 in Bath County, a daughter of Wanda C. Smals and the late James Edison Keyes. She was a member of Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church. Martha was very involved in her community and her church. She served on such boards as United Fund for Buena Vista and the March of Dimes. She was very active in her church, such as past Sunday school teacher, prayer warrior and WIN director, where she was loved by many. Surviving are her husband of 24 years, Wayne Duff; her step father, Charles "Buddy" Smals; daughters, Michele Clark and husband, Howie, Amanda Hood and husband, Brett; two sons, Alan Buzzard and wife, Shonna, Greg Buzzard and wife, Mary; grandchildren, Kainan, Jarrod, Caleb, Lexy, Logan, Kenton, Evan and Brendan Hood; brothers, Larry Keyes and wife, Cindy, John "Billy" Keyes and wife, Pam; sisters, Betty Trainer and husband, Marshall and Barbara Cranston; several nieces and nephews; special friends and church family, too numerous to name. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2009, at Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor W. A. Mills and the Rev. David Bain officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church building fund or Buena Vista Fire Department. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at the church. Arrangements by Bolling Grose and Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Aug. 4, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Martha Duff

12 Entries

August 10, 2009

Dear Michele, Howie and family,
We were so saddened to hear about the loss of your mom. I know how special she was to you Michele. I lost my mom in July of '08 and there's no one like your mom. May your faith bring you comfort and strength during this difficult time. Deepest sympathy, Hans and Judy Mohler

David and Laurie Mays

August 4, 2009

We are praying for you all.May the love of family and friends help you during this time and most of all,may God give you peace and comfort.

Eddie and Elizabeth Armstrong

August 4, 2009

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

Shirley Keyes Lytwyn

August 4, 2009

Aunt Wanda and My Cousins and their families. I want you to know that I am deeply saddened and Shocked that Martha has left us. I will always keep my memories of her alive in my heart. She will never be forgotton. I love you all. I wish I could be there, but plan to come up and visit as soon as I can.

August 4, 2009

Michele and family, so sorry to hear about your mom's death our thoughts and prayers are with you

Loretta Falls

August 4, 2009

Wanda and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad and difficult time.
Loretta Falls

Margaret Keyes Torr

August 4, 2009

Aunt Wanda, Wayne, Betty, Larry, Barbara, Billy, Michele, Alan Wayne and Greg, I know that your hearts are broken and there are very few words that can comfort at this time. The shock is so great. I can only hope that the love and caring that all of you shared will help you through this terrible time. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you now and always.

Michelle Cochran

August 4, 2009

Michele and family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Your family and friends love you very much and are praying for you. Just remember all of the great times that you have had and to know that you can keep those memories close to your heart,always!

With Love,

Michelle, Logan and Family

Billy and Vicky Agnor

August 4, 2009

Michele, Alan, and Greg...Our thoughts are with you during this time. Your mother was a wonderful lady.

Belinda Shafer

August 4, 2009

To Martha's Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. I hope in the time to come, you will cherish all the good memories you have of her. It is truly a comfort to know that she is with our Lord. May God bless and keep during this time.

Thelma Clements

August 4, 2009

Wanda, you have my very deepest sympathy at this most trying time. You will be in my most ferverent prayers.
May God be with you and your family, and give you His gracious comfort as you go through the coming days.
With christian love and sympathy,
Thelma and Ashby Clements

August 4, 2009

Dear Michele, Alan Wayne and Greg I'm so sorry for your great loss! What a wonderful person your mom was, the memories she left you can never be taken away from you. May God be ever so close to you and your family. You will be in my prayers. Love Regina

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