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Mary Muncey Obituary

Mary Bell Muncey, 89, of Fincastle, Va., went home to Glory at the break of day Friday, August 21, 2009. She was born in Pea Patch, Va. on January 16, 1920, to Peter and Ollie Mae Mullins Underwood. Mary enjoyed life and loved her church and gardening but especially loved and adored her family. Mary is survived by her children, Tommy (Lorene) Muncey, of New Castle, Matthew (Peggy) Muncey and Olbern (Judy) Muncey, both of Fincastle, Alice (Charley) Roberts, of Daleville, Dallas (Rebecca) Muncey, of Fincastle; her grandchildren, Reba, Marvin, Melessia, Greg, Raymond, Brian, TJ, Angie, Jeremy, Tina, Jason, Elliott and Loretta; 18 great-grandchildren; her brothers, Walter Underwood and Oliver Underwood, both of Roanoke; her sisters, Pearlie Barrett and Carlie Gibson, of Buchanan Co., Va.; and Della Ramey, who she raised as her daughter, of Fincastle; also many nieces, nephews and close friends. Mary Bell is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank J. Muncey; her sisters, Martha Horn and Oma Gibson; her brothers, Blain, Thomas, Glenn, Wallace, Noah, Joseph and Joshua Underwood; also two grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Friends are welcome to call Saturday, August 22, 2009, from 6 to 9 p.m. at New Life Ministries Church on Academy St. in Fincastle and Sunday, August 23, 2009, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Loggy Bottom Pentecostal Holiness Church, in Pilgrims Knob, Va. Interment will be on Monday, August 24, 2009, at the Mullins Family Cemetery on Compton Mountain in Buchanan Co., Va. at the family's convenience. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes all memorial donations be made to the New Life Ministries Church Building Fund, 1 Academy St., Fincastle, Va., 24090 in Mary Bell's memory. Arrangements entrusted to Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Daleville, Va., 540-992-1212. "Serving Every Family as if Our Very Own".

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Published by Roanoke Times on Aug. 22, 2009.

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Ledford Lisa

September 19, 2009

I heard the news today
that my grandmother is fading away
my feet is in the sand
knowing that she has never felt the beach air or saw the waves comin in
my heart is breaking
but I know that she is ready to leave to see grandpa waiting
it is hard to believe she is leaving
there will be alot of grieving
the last time I saw her face
she was full of love and grace
all the memories flooding through
a woman of God it is true
one thing she wanted was her family to be saved
she even paved the way
Speaking the word was her passion
and there was no sassion
I loved her commitment to God
stronger than any steel rod
if you want to honor her memory
give your heart to the savior today
this is what I pray
love you grandma
Lisa

Josh Ledford

August 30, 2009

I will never forget the things she has done for me or the times we shared.She will always be in my heart, I was lucky to have been as close to her as I was. I will cherish every memory, she once told me she was going to buy a pair of heels so she could give me a hug but now she has nothing to worry about and she will always be my mama bell....
i love you and will always miss you

Dolores Switzer

August 25, 2009

Grandma Muncey, You have left a hole in many hearts that can never be healed until we meet you again in Heaven. I see little things in each of your family members that remind me of you. You were a shining example of what we all should be. I feel priviledged to have known you.

Sherri (Dunbar) Bennett

August 24, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. In my childhood days of church with Mrs. Muncey I thought of her like a grandmother. I'm certain she will be missed by everyone. May God bless each one of you.

August 23, 2009

I am so very sorry to hear about Grandma. She was a very special lady in her own right. She is very loved and I know very missed by many . If there is anything I can do I am just a phone call away. Rest in peace Grandma, you were / are a very special Lady and we will all miss you.

loretta

August 22, 2009

Grandma i loved you so much and still do. I will miss you for ever. love ya...

dj

August 22, 2009

My Grandma went to her reward yesterday just before the break of day it was fitting. Because that was her time of day to rise and prepare for whatever lay ahead. Well Grandma where you are today the sun will never set. There will be no more toils and labors, for your hands they will no longer fit the plow the yoke of this world has fallen away. And in the twilight of our days with you they are your first sight of glory because you were always prepared.You were the cornerstone of this family. A pillar of the finest granite "unassailable". Always standing for what you thought was right, a beacon to light our path, a smooth hand to guide us on our way. And a warm smile to lift our hearts and encourage when we were down. There is no way to determine how many lives you have touched. And with the phrase (all that I can do, the best that I can do)I commit these things to my memmory til the sunset of my days. in loving memory,

Faye Caldwell

August 22, 2009

Dearest Muncey family, Porter and I are very sad for the loss of your precious mother. She was a very special person. We have known your family since some of you were children. We always enjoyed seeing her. She was always pleasant to be around. We pray that the Lord will hold you in his arms as you go through this sad time.

Alice Roberts

August 22, 2009

Momma at a time like this there are some things that I just didn' get right. You knew that Shelby and DJ were your grandchildren. You also knew how much we all loved you. We will try to be strong for each other and to remember what you taught us. The Lord will have to help us with missing you. I never knew that it would hit like a ton of bricks at the simplest of things like buying a Pepsi or a peach. I know that you will enjoy strolling thru the gardens in Heaven.

Carol Keith

August 22, 2009

Mary Bell was the matriarch of your family and I know you will miss having her in your lives...but, oh what memories you have of her! She's taken her "special" place in her Heavenly home and she is so deserving. I will pray for you ALL to be given the strenghth to endure this loss and for your emptiness to be filled with her love and joy for having you as her family. God Bless.

Dana Bobbitt

August 22, 2009

Alice,
We are so sorry for your loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do please let us know.
Dana and Tim

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