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Kathleen Roseberry Horton Farmer

Kathleen Farmer Obituary

Kathleen Roseberry Horton Farmer, 91, of Dublin, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, in the Highland Ridge Nursing Center. Born on September 15, 1918, in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Mamie Smith Roseberry. Her first husband who was killed in World War II, Robert F. Horton; and her second husband, Kelly Crockett Farmer Jr.; two brothers, Kenneth Roseberry, and T.J. "Bud" Roseberry; three sisters, Faye R. Hawkins, Goldie R. Kimbler, and Mary Helen Polston; and one son-in-law, Jesse Shaffer; also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Thornspring United Methodist Church and was retired from St. Albans Hospital with 16 years of service. Surviving are her daughters and sons-inlaw, Bobbie H. Shaffer, Brenda H. and Larry R. Williams, Kathy F. and G. Wesley Price, and Pamela F. and Danny W. Jones, all of Dublin; nine grandsons, Jeffrey S. Shaffer, Scott Shaffer, Kelly R. Williams, Gary L. Williams, Kenneth G. Price, Jacob W. Price, Stephen K. Price, Danny W. Jones Jr. and Jeremy C. Jones; great-grandchildren, Samantha N. Tigerina, Alexandra L. Price, Sierra K. Williams, Kellie S. Williams, Kaylee E. Shaffer, Nathan C. Price, Emma N. Jones, Jackson S. Price, Gracie M. Jones, Logan A. Jones, and Rose K. Price; great-great-grandson, Joshua Tigerina; two sisters, Arleta R. Tuckwiller, of Richmond, Va., and Lillian R. Nieves, of Miami, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2009, from the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski with Pastor Steve McMurray officiating. Entombment will be private at Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Dublin. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 5:30 p.m. until time of service at Bower Funeral Home, 1631 Bob White Blvd., Pulaski. To send messages of condolence to the family, visit bowerfuneralhome.com Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., is handling the arrangements for the family.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2009.

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Mary via

October 22, 2009

Garry & Kelly. I am sorry for the loss of your grandmother. My prayers are with you and your family.

cheryl Hedge Petro

October 22, 2009

To the Farmer family- Kelly Crockett farmer , SR. was my dad's uncle. I am sorry to hear of the passing of Kathleen even though I didn't know her. The passing of any family member, no matter how related is a time for sorrow. May you find peace at this time and just think of the blessings she imparted. My mother passed away one year ago this October 26th and my thoughts and prayers are sincerely given to you and yours.\
As I am working on family genealogy, I shall add Kathleen to my records.
Cheryl Hedge Petro

Gene & Gail Moles

October 22, 2009

Kathy, Wes & Family,

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bring you comfort and peace.

Todd, Teresa & Tye Saul

October 21, 2009

Dear Pam & Family,

We were very sorry to get the news of your mother's passing. Our prayer is that God will give you strength, His peace that passes all human understanding and many wonderful memories to fill your heart with joy!

God bless & please know you are being lifted in prayer!

Sincerely, Todd, Teresa & Tye Saul

Danny Jones Jr. and Family

October 21, 2009

We love you and we will miss you.

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