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Lily Caldwell Obituary

Lily (Betty) Caldwell, 93, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 9, 2009. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. She was a member of Hollins Road Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius Caldwell; sons, Brian Dews and Julius Caldwell Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Claudine (Dean) Caldwell, Charlene Dillard and husband, Ennis Stump, and Enid Wilson; son, Len Dews; grandchildren, Jimmy, Donnie, Lisa, Randy, Brian , Brandy, Darren and Brad; greatgrandchildren, Tommy, Jessica, John, Ezra, Dolce, Silas and Gabby; seven great-greatgrandchildren. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at Hollins Road Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Horace Light officiating. The family would like to thank the staff at Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their love and care, especially LeAnn and Rosa. The family requests donations be made to the Hollins Road Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel & Crematory, 362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 11 to Aug. 16, 2009.

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August 19, 2009

claudine, enid and charlene sorry i wasn't there to say goodbye to mum. have thought about her lately. now in gods hands with dad. thinking of you all. your loving son len and dot australia

brad dews

August 19, 2009

sorry nan we did'nt get to know you more,but from across the waters we did think about you alot happy memories darren and brad dews australia

August 18, 2009

Margo
Sorry to hear about grandmother, I have been out of town. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Laura

Bob & Sadie Hardy

August 18, 2009

Dean,

We are so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you... and all your family in this time of sorrow. May peace be with you knowing she is in a better place and reunited with your Father now.

Love, Bob & Sadie Hardy
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Deb Moras

August 17, 2009

Your family is being lifted up in prayer by all your friends at Gentle Shepherd Hospice. Family Care Representative

Melissa & Tiny Hall

August 16, 2009

A Reminiscence

YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.

May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.

Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;

To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.

By Anne Bronte
The Poetry Foundation

Tammy Smith

August 11, 2009

I'm sorry to hear about Granny. I was raised around her as a kid and I loved her dearly. May peace be with you and all the family at this time. I love you all.

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