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Tillie Edelman Obituary

Tillie B. (Terry) Edelman, 90, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday evening, September 8, 2009. She was the retired owner of the B & G Grocery, and was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Edelman; and a sister, Helen Kletzky. Surviving are two daughters, Sally Ann Edelman (Richard), of Roanoke, and Suzanne Marie Proctor (Dave), of Winthrop, Mass.; and a grandson, Matthew Proctor, of Winthrop, Mass. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2009, from the graveside, Beth Israel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimers Disease, Roanoke/Salem Chapter ADRDA, 2728 Colonial Avenue, Suite 2, Roanoke, Va. 24015. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Terry's caregivers at The Court in Roanoke. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 10 to Sep. 12, 2009.

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Donna Haley

October 6, 2009

Our thoughts are with you and your family; hold fond memories close.

beth caruthers

October 4, 2009

Sally,

I was sorry to hear of your mother's death. However, it is good to know that she doesn't have the trials now that she was facing in this world. May your memories hold you up in this time of grieving. Please call if I can be of support to you.

lovingly,
Beth Caruthers

September 14, 2009

My thought and prayers were with all of you this weekend. I love you!

Love,

Michele

Rhonda Hicks

September 11, 2009

Milton and Tillie are together again and I know this brings them both great joy even though we will miss them very much. Sally, I lift you up in prayer so God holds you in His loving arms.

September 11, 2009

To the Edelman Family:

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Mrs. Terry. I grew up feeling as though she and Milton were my family, also. My grandmother, Delilah, worked for them for many, many years and thought the world and all of them.

Be Blessed,
-Angela Lavender

Rita Overstreet

September 11, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know Terry is in a better place now, Milton was there to welcome her. Now they can walk togather hand in hand like they did before.It is comfort to know that she is not in pain or sorrow no more. If you need anything please let me know.

September 11, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Linda Richie & Tia
The Court of Roanoke

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