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Iva Pacetti Obituary

Iva Dudley Pacetti, 54, of Salem, Va., went to be with our Lord in Heaven on Monday, October 26, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, Otey and Betty Dudley; her maternal grandmother, Australia Weeks; and her grandson, Brandon Sowers. She is survived by her husband, Curtis Pacetti; her son, Allen Ferris; her daughters and sons-in-law, Paula and Tim Strawder, and Beverlie and Mike Blevins; her daughter and fiance, Hope Ferris and Richard Huffman; her son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Melissa Young; stepdaughter and husband, Carrie and Travis Morgan; and stepsons, Christopher and Casey Pacetti. She is also survived by her sister, Shelby Leonard; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Dave Murrell, Sill and George Kiser, and Donna and Wayne Hartman; and brother and sister-in-law, Freddie and Peggy Dudley. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Trent Strawder, Christian and Stacie Ferris, Tommy and Skyler Sowers, Isaiah and Azaria Huffman; as well as countless other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 11 to 1 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009, at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with a graveside service to follow beginning 1:30 p.m. at Glade Creek Cemetery, Blue Ridge, with Pastor Curtis Blevins officiating. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, Va., 540-254-3000.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2009.

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Joanne Stultz

October 30, 2009

Iva's Family
I am very sorry to read of Iva's passing. I have not seen her in many years but thought about our times of growing up together often, we were the "three muskateers" Iva, Ann Delong and myself Joanne Lazenby we were never far from each other through school, I hate that we grew apart, it sounds like she was very loved by her family and friends.. you will be in my prayers.
Joanne Lazenby Stultz

Carrie Morgan

October 30, 2009

Iva we will miss you so much. You truly were a blessing to my family & I'm so glad that I got to know such a wonderful person. You were so strong & compassionate. Thank You for all that you have done for everyone...Thank You for being such a great friend & a wonderful wife to my dad. I Love You.

Judy Fink

October 30, 2009

Dear Curtis,
We were so shocked to hear of Iva's passing. We will miss her very much singing with us at karaoke. Our prayers are with you.
No matter how old we are, losing a loved one is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But Iva's goodness, her courage and her wisdom will live on and will always be with you in your heart. Just as she comforted you many times, now may the memory of her love surround you and bring you peace.
Judy & Ben

JOY GROSS

October 30, 2009

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

Karen Crowe Clingenpeel

October 30, 2009

Curtis,
I feel so sorry for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

William/Cathy Bell

October 30, 2009

Curtis,
We are so sorry about your loss. We will miss hearing "Bubba's wife" sing on Friday nights. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. William, Cathy and Andrew Bell

Wayne & Sissy Hartman

October 29, 2009

Donna, needless to say we were stunned to hear of Iva’s passing. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will ease your pain and heartache and give you all the strength to get though this. May God bless you all.

Keith, Vickie & Caleb Garman

October 29, 2009

Curtis,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Iva. We will truely miss her singing at the lodge. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time.

Wanda James

October 29, 2009

Curtis and Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathies, Iva will truely be missed by all that knew her.

Larry & Linda Stultz

October 29, 2009

Dear Curtis,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If, there is anything we can do, feel free to let us know. I myself Curtis have went through the sudden loss of a love one too. It was such a shock to hear of her leaving us. She loved her family, friends and her singing so much. She was always there with a kind encouraging word of support or advise when we were down and troubled. To Larry and I, she was more than a close friend but, more like a sister. She will be missed tremendously and in our hearts forever.

October 29, 2009

Curtis and Family
We are so shocked and saddened by this. Our prayers are with you. Love
Maynard and Gail

October 29, 2009

Curtis,
I am so sorry for your loss. I and many others at the lodge will miss her! She loved singing karaoke so much, it just won't be the same without her.

Ruth Conner

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