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Donna Short Obituary

Donna Sangid Short, 64, of Roanoke, Va., died on Saturday, August 29, 2009. She was always a very loving and giving lady who would do anything for anyone. Her kindness was felt by anyone she met. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by one brother, Eddie Sangid and wife, Katie; one sister, Patricia Schmidt; son, Jevon Mullins; nephew, Michael Hasson; and niece, Sherree Rocha and Dennis. Services will be held at noon on Thursday, September 3, 2009, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Jim Bullion officiating. Interment to follow at St. Andrews Diocesan Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 2, 2009.

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Dorthea Bartolomeo/ CNA

September 4, 2009

Donna i remember the first day i meet you, you said to me hello, whats your name? with that great big smile!I didnt think I would be saying goodby so soon, I love you and miss you. my prays go out to the family, and let the Lord look over them.

Toni, Rob & Liam Walthall

September 3, 2009

You and your family are in our thought and prayers. May our savior shower you in his peace and understanding in your time of grief. With love.

Shaqwana Bonds CNA

September 3, 2009

Donna Im going to miss you forever and a day...You will never be forgotten...To the family my heart and prayers go out to you...

Derrick Sangid

September 2, 2009

Aunt Donna, our hearts and prayers go with you.

Emily Sangid

September 2, 2009

I am going to miss you aunt Donna. We love you very much.

Tammy Horton

September 2, 2009

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

Katie Sangid

September 2, 2009

Donna, you were the baby sister that I never had. I will miss you so much.

Richard Sangid

September 2, 2009

May the Lord receive my Aunt Donna in his Heavenly Home.

James Sangid

September 2, 2009

Our Baby Sister is at Peace with the Lord and without pain. We will miss her and miss talking to her.

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