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Delia Fralin Obituary

Delia (Granny) Fralin, 92, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Fralin, son, Gary Fralin, grandson, Dennis Daniel, son-in-law, Dan Conner, and daughter-in-law, Patricia Fralin. Surviving are her children, Harold Fralin, of Roanoke, William Douglas "Bill" Fralin and wife, Pat, of Montvale, Donnie Fralin and wife, Connie, of Roanoke, Judy Ching, Linda Green and husband, Barry, Vicky Conner, and Ricky Fralin, all of Vinton, Sandy Smith and Buddy Hall, of Boones Mill; 24 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Friday, September 25, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by the Rev. T.G. Ayers. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Simpson Funeral Home. 366-0707.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2009.

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Danny, Debbie Hodge

September 25, 2009

Everybody loved Granny Fralin. She was such a sweet and wonderful person and enriched our lives every time we saw her. May God be with you all at this difficult time. How happy she must be seeing Jesus for the first time.

Donna Conner

September 24, 2009

Vicky,I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. You know she had a great life and it's because she had you all in it (Mel, Shell, Kim and all the wonderful kids and grandkids) She was a sweet person. Please know that I think of you often. Luv ya, Donna

September 24, 2009

So sorry for loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Bob adn Cherie Tuck

Donna Hicks Leake

September 24, 2009

My Prayers are with you and yours,

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