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June Laughlin Kelly

June Laughlin Kelly obituary, Roanoke Valley, VA

June Kelly Obituary

June Laughlin Kelly, of Vinton, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 18, 2009. She was the daughter of the late James Laughlin and Mary Spickard Laughlin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John E. "Jack" Kelly; daughter, Nada Lynette Kelly; two brothers, William Laughlin, Jack Laughlin; and sister, Evelyn Byrd. She was a member of Vinton Baptist Church. She worked for many years in photography as a retouch artist. Surviving are daughter, Junellen Chandler and husband, Robert, of Hardy; two grandchildren, Gregory Paul Ferguson, of Asheville, N.C., and Laurel Beth Thomas, of Stewartsville; three greatgrandchildren, Tanner, Chase and Trey; brother, Douglas Laughlin, of Vinton; sisterin-law, Maxine Laughlin, of Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lotz Vinton Chapel. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Alma Hunt Cottage, c/o Hopetree Family Services, P.O. Box 849, Salem, Va. 24153. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. Online condolences at www.lotzfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 20, 2009.

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September 26, 2009

Mrs. Kelly was a sweet and talented woman. We spent many hours chatting as she visited Nada. Also, during this time we enjoyed her humor, her music and often her dancing as she visited with all of Nada's friends. She will truly be missed by many ~
Butch and Linda

September 23, 2009

Beth & Family,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your grandmother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dewayne (Elmo) & Christy Wall

jimmy jennings

September 22, 2009

i worked with june's brother at natural bridge hotel in the 1950's. he spoked of june often.god bless..

September 22, 2009

We are very sorry for your loss. We hope that your memories will be a comfort to you. We will miss June, she was a sweet woman and always made you laugh.


Sherri - LPN
Debra - MED TECH
Court of Roanoke

John and Margaret Byrd

September 22, 2009

Junellen,

We are so sorry to hear of June's death. We just heard about it a few minutes ago when Marilyn called. We are sad and will miss her. May God enfold you in an embrace of strength, comfort and love.

Steve & Becky Laughlin & family

September 21, 2009

June Ellen & Family,

We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. She always made our kids laugh as well as us whenever we were around her. We know you will miss her but we all know she is in a better place and will no longer be alone or suffer. Now she will be drawing beautiful pictures in heaven.

September 21, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with The Kelly Family. We will truely miss our June June.

Richie, Tia, & Linda
Caregivers @ The Court of Roanoke

Rusty Kelly

September 20, 2009

She always made me smile!

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