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Eleanor Palmer Obituary

Eleanor Hutton Palmer, 80, of Blacksburg, Va., died on Thursday, September 17, 2009, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in Marion, Va., on December 16, 1928, to the late Engle and Florence McCormick Hutton. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Patricia Palmer; a sister, Catherine Testerman; and a brother-inlaw, Earl Haga. She is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen Palmer and Tommy Epperly, of Fairlawn, and Kathy and Larry Cook, of Christiansburg; two sons and daughter-in-law, Robert Palmer, of Christiansburg, and Jamie and Pam Palmer, of Nashville, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Kelly Barbour and husband, Mike, Patrick Epperly and wife, Cara, Matthew Cook and wife, Christina, Lauren Cook, Christopher Palmer, and Jessica Palmer; sister, Jane Haga, of Youngsville, N.C.; brother-inlaw, Lacy Testerman, of Greensboro, N.C.; former husband, Patrick Palmer; and special niece and nephew, Teresa and Stevie. Memorial services will be conducted 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2009, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tim Hight officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Dr., S.W., Blacksburg, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 18 to Sep. 19, 2009.

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Teresa saul

September 18, 2009

Karen & Family,

We are very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May God keep his hand on each of you!

Sincerely, Todd, Teresa & Tye Saul

Shirley Sowers

September 18, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Donna Ford

September 18, 2009

Karen, Tommy, Cara, Patrick, and Kelly - I was so sorry to hear about Karen's mothers passing. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for your family. She is resting now in the arms of God no longer to suffer. We love you.

Betty Johnson Buchanan

September 18, 2009

Mary Jane and Family am so sorry to read of Eleanor's passing. My Heart felt sympathy goes out to the family. I know it has been a tough year for you, I experinced the same thing when Jim passed away. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

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