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Gracie Argenbright Obituary

Gracie Warfe Argenbright, 87, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 24, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Captain C. and Lillie Weeks Duncan. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ruby Keaton; brother, George Duncan; sons, Steven McGuiness, Danny Warfe and Richard Warfe; and the father of her children, Ed Warfe. Surviving are her sons, Bill Warfe (Patti), Marvin Warfe (Ruby), and Mike Warfe; and her daughters, Patsy Smoot and Rosetta Parks (Carson). A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, October at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 25 to Oct. 27, 2009.

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NANCY DUNCAN

October 27, 2009

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR GRACIES FAMILY.LOOK TO THE LORD FOR HE IS OUR CONSTANT HELP IN ALL OUR GREIF AND SORROWS.HE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU.PRAYERFULLY, DON AND NANCY DUNCAN.TIM AND LINDA DUNCAN'S PARENTS AND PARENT IN'LAWS.

Anita Davis-Monk

October 26, 2009

I remember visiting with Gracie and Ruby when I would visit my Grandmother, Pearl Frango (Nannie). Gracie always greeted me with laughter and hugged me before I left. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Judy Doughty

October 26, 2009

Sorry to hear about Gracie. She was a friend of my grandmothers {Pearl Frango that past away 5 years ago in Nov.}my mother and I would go visit with Gracie and Ruby when we would vist my grandmother. We would go back an visit some even after my grandmother past away. Thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

Judy Doughty & Ann Jarrell

October 26, 2009

Rosetta and family
We were sorry to hear about your Mother. You have our deepest sympathy. God bless and comfort you during this time.
Love Lee and Jewell Warf

October 25, 2009

Marvin and family, we are really sorry to hear about your Mother. May God be with you all during this trying time. We love you. Eileen and Charley Graham
Leland, NC

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