Brenda Lee Love

Brenda Lee Love obituary, Roanoke Valley, VA

Brenda Lee Love

Brenda Love Obituary

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Brenda Lee Love, 61, of Roanoke, Va., passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, October 4, 2009, at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was the daughter of the late Eunice Kester and James D. Proffitt. Her husbands, Donald Snidow and James N. Love; as well as her brother J.D. Proffitt; preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Ganella Bolden and husband, Tony, of Georgia, Dewayne Sarks and wife, Shari, of Roanoke, James Ray Sarks, of Roanoke, and Donna Ashe and husband, Michael, of Wirtz. Her grandchildren include Kaile Nunley, Samantha, Troy and Jacey Ashe, Kourtne Garland, Cameron, Austin, and Haley Sarks, Ashley Sarks and William Jones. Her sisters include Charlotte Musik and husband, Bill, of North Carolina, Janet Musik and husband, Babe, of West Virginia, Linda Rodkey, of Roanoke, and Cammy Campbell, of Christiansburg. She also had many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends, Preston, Bud, Lucy, all her friends at the Lodge; and also her furry friends, Lucky and FuFu. She attended New Beginnings Church at Cloverdale. Special thanks to Dr. Mark Curry, Dr. Randall Hess, and staff at the oncology and radiology department at Lewis Gale Hospital. Family and friends will gather for visitation on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lotz Funeral Home on 1001 Franklin Road in Roanoke. A Funeral Service celebrating Brenda's life will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at Lotz Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. Pastor Alan Woody and Elder Eddie Crews will officiate and deliver her eulogy. The gentlemen serving as pallbearers are Dewayne Sarks, James Ray Sarks, Michael Ashe, Josh Campbell, Bubba Campbell and William Dickerson. Please send condolences to www.lotzfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family would like all memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106A, Roanoke, Va. 24018 in Brenda's memory. Arrangements are entrusted to Lotz Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1001 Franklin Road, SW, Roanoke, Va. 24016, 540-982-1001. Please feel free to dress casual, Brenda would want that.


This obituary was originally published in the Roanoke Times.
Lotz Funeral Home - Roanoke

1001 Franklin Road SW, Roanoke, VA 24016-4399

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October 1, 2021

linda rodkey posted to the memorial.

December 19, 2010

Kaile Nunley posted to the memorial.

October 4, 2010

Ganella posted to the memorial.

linda rodkey

October 1, 2021

hey sis here it is October1st 2021 and you are still missed . Now you have been joined by James ray Janet and now Chris we all mourn for you all .we miss you fiercely .Love you just as much if not more since your passing .Please tele Mom,Dad J,D and Lesa we love them too.

Kaile Nunley

December 19, 2010

Hey Granny.
Just wanted to say I love and miss you. Still think about you every day and wish you were still here. Things are good here. love you!

Ganella

October 4, 2010

It's been a year. I don't feel like it's getting any easier. I still miss you just as much. I miss your laugh, when you would get so tickled that your whole body would shake and most of all I miss you saying, "mmmmm, love you too"
I love you Mom! RIP

You favorite

Donna Ashe

October 4, 2010

Mom, I can't believe it has been a year since you left us..I miss you more and more every day and wish I could give you a big hug and kiss right now. I'm going to be visiting you later.. I love you

linda rodkey

September 20, 2010

yes here it is almost a year we all still think of you everyday I told you that you were more loved than you could imagine, do you beleive me now my hair isn't going to be long enought to donate to locks of love in your honor come Oct. but when(and if) it does I will be honored to give it all up for you I love you and miss you so much it hurts but I love you and will see you soon enough love you sis

Kaile Nunley

September 18, 2010

Hey granny,
It's coming up on a year since you've left, I miss you so much. I pulled out my journal tonight to start a poem for you and I found something in there I never knew I had wrote. It doesn't have a date so I'm not sure how long ago I wrote it. Here it is...

I miss you so much
We miss you so much
Why did you have to go?
I loved our time spent together
I wish we had more time together
You were a great granny
And I'll always be granny's baby
I love you.

Donna Ashe

June 14, 2010

Hey mom,
I just wanted to tell you Jacey had her surgery on Wednesday. She's recovering well and getting back to herself as the days go by. She's a tough little cookie...Kaile came to VA to help out with her (you know how she loves her some Kaile) :).... Everyone loves Kaile because she's the sweetest, smartest, and most amazing person EVER!!! I miss you very much mom and I think about you every single day. I love you

Kaile Nunley

June 12, 2010

Hey granny,
I think about you every day. I'm coming to VA tomorrow. It's not going to be the same without you. We've always sat on your porch and watched the cars. This is going to be a very strange trip. It's just me and tipsy coming. A lot of things are different now granny. I wish you were here to help me get through it. I'm gunna come bring you flowers granny. Maybe sitting and talking to you will help me. I love you and I can't wait to be in VA. Watch over me and tipsy on our trip.

linda rodkey

May 20, 2010

here it is the 20th of May and I know that my b.day will come and go without you. Sad is what I feel without you to visit when I feel sad. Eveyone is doing the motions but we all hurt cause we don't have you,but you are here in each of us,all we have to do is be still and feel your love. I do miss you more than I ever that possible love you sis linda

Kaile Nunley

March 6, 2010

Hey Granny!
I love you and I miss you very much. Every day I think about you and I wish so bad I could hear your voice. I still hear you saying "HEY BABY!" in my head but it just isn't the same. I wish we could compare bruises and eat doughnuts all day again. I hope you are doing ok up there. I've been doing really good in school and I know it's because you're up there giving me all of the right answers :) thanks. lol. Anyways, I miss you very much and I hope I can come visit you in October. I love you Granny

Donna Ashe

February 22, 2010

Mom, I just wanted to tell you that I love you and i miss you so much. Even though it has been a little over 4 months since you left us I still find myself getting ready to dial your number. I miss you telling me I'm your favorite :) I love you mom

January 30, 2010

Mama we both know I'm the favorite!!!!

Ganella Bolden

January 29, 2010

Happy Birthday Mom! I love you and miss you so much. Your smile, your laugh, your sense of humor. Kaile and I are celebrating your birthday right now. We have a dozen donuts from Krispy Kreme. LOL Your favorite! ... the donuts.. and me!! LOVE YOU!!

Kaile Nunley

January 29, 2010

Happy birthday granny!!! I love you so much :)

linda rodkey

January 28, 2010

Your b.bay is coming up and Cami and I are surprising you with COFFEE and crispy creame donuts on your birthday we thought you would get a kick out of it and we will get a chance to spend some special time together just the 3 of us 3 cups of coffee and 6 donuts to split HAPPY B.DAY big sis It isn't as funny without you saying yeahhhhh and don't you forget it like you always did

linda rodkey

January 28, 2010

no longer in pain so we need to cherish the time we had with you and know that you would want us all to love each other like you did us as we are the good in us as well as the not so good I love you with all my heart my big sis and look forward to joining you mom dad and JD in heaven when it's my time,but till then I will do my best to make you all proud

linda rodkey

January 26, 2010

I miss you so much that it does'nt seem to get better I know that you are not in pain anymore and that makes it better I drive by the house and can almost see you sitting there the way we all have done i miss our chats and your good advice we all miss you like crazy and will always love you with all our collective hearts I miss you sis and love you

ur favorite granddaughter

January 16, 2010

Hey granny!
So the other day JP and I rode past Ali V's in Jefferson and it made me laugh. I remember when you were in town we were supposed to meet mama there for lunch but instead I took us to Fusions. LOL. I remember how funny we thought it was and how mama didn't even get to eat her lunch because by the time she drove from Ali V's to Fusions her lunch break was gone. She didn't think it was funny :)

I love you Granny and I hope you are having fun up there.

PS- JP and I are moving sometime soon, try not to spy TOO much ;)

I love you.

Ganella Bolden

January 15, 2010

January 15th - Your birthday is coming up on the 29th. That is going to be hard. Christmas was hard too. I've though about you everyday since your passing. I miss you so much. I am glad you aren't suffering any more but I can't help being selfish and wishing you where still here with us. We all miss you. Love you Mom.

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Granny, I wish that I had known you better. But in the time that I did know you, I found that you were a very loving, caring, honest person. I miss you and know that your family misses you even more, but I am glad that you are no longer in pain. Please watch over you daughters and granddaughter. Everyone that had the pleasure of knowing you misses you very much.

Kaile Nunley

October 29, 2009

I love you very much Granny. I'm so glad you aren't in any pain anymore, its really hard here without you. I miss your voice and I miss you sayin' "Hey Baby!" every time I call. I love you so much and I hope you are doing ok. :) Love you granny

Donna Ashe

October 20, 2009

Mom, I just wanted to tell you that I miss you so much... I miss our early morning phone conversations and our trips to Georgia. Though I am glad you are not suffering anymore I just wish I could have one more chance to tell you that I love you and also say "i'm the favorite aint I momma".... I love you mom..

Jeannie Almond, Barton

October 8, 2009

I know it's hard to lose a parent. If you never stop talking about the good times, keep her close to you and you will never forget her. I will keep you and your brother's in my prayer's. If you need anything or just want to talk call me 540-400-2661.

Phyllis&Darryl Taylor

October 7, 2009

Our prayers and thoughts are with Brenda's children and with her dear Preston. She will be missed.RIP Sweet Lady.

Janie Meredith

October 7, 2009

So so sorry for your loss. May God bless you all in this time of sorrow.

Kenneth Anderson

October 6, 2009

It was a pleasure to get to meet Mrs. Love. She had an exuberance about her that would show even in her pain and definitely when she looked at her loved ones. I met her during her illness, yet she personified dignity and grace. I could tell that she always thought of her loved ones and wanted them taken care of as well. I will miss her smile and her spunkiness. She was such a stong lady and brought laughter even while she was in pain.

She's out of sight for a little while, and you'll miss her touch and her little smile,

But you know she is safe in the home above where there is nothing but Peace and Love.

My prayers are with you. I pray that our Lord and Saviour will Comfort you and give each of you a Spirit of Peace.

You did wonderfully by your loved one and assured that her last days were filled with love, joy and laughter.

Please let me know if I can help you at any time.

Kenneth L. Anderson
RN-Case Manager,
Amedisys Hospice

October 6, 2009

May God bless you and give you peace.

TAMMY FLOWERS

October 6, 2009

SHE IS NO LONGER SUFFERING AND IS PAIN FREE AND HAPPY NOW. I'M VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST GANELLA AND KAILE. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALL.

Billy & Sue Garland

October 6, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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