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Tara Kim Louise Hill

Tara Hill Obituary

Tara Kim Louise Hill, 47, of Fincastle, Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2009. She is predeceased by her parents, Charlie and Clara Richards Otey; brother, Allen Otey; and grandparents, Bea and Moody Richards and Louise and Lewis Otey. Tara is survived by her husband of seven years, Larry D. Hill; daughter, Casey Sowder; brother, Tommy Patsel; nieces, Joya and Elizabeth Patsel; cousins, Bernice, Carol, David, Jay and their families; and many special friends. Friends are welcome to call on Thursday, September 17, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road, Daleville, Va. A Graveside Service celebrating Tara's life will be held 3 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2009, at the Otey Family Cemetery, Fincastle. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Medi Home Hospice, 5369 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Daleville, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 17, 2009.

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Edward Tabickman

March 14, 2021

Pokey and I grew up together, her brother Allen was a good friend at one time, Tara was a very special person, and never far from my thoughts, So sorry to all her surviving relatives, I have a great picture somewhere a Polaroid but on my computer anyone interested look for me on Facebook Eddie Tabickman and request pic

Alan Anderson

September 19, 2009

So sorry to hear about Pokey. I grew up with her, but never really knew her well. If there's anything you need, I'm just up the road. Trudy knows where.

Carla McPeak

September 17, 2009

Larry, So sorry about your loss. Bobby and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Bobby and Carla

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