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Eleanor Duffner Obituary

Eleanor Kinney Duffner, 68, of Radford, Va., died Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Montgomery Regional Hospital after a 33 day battle with lung cancer. Eleanor was born in Milford, Del. on October 12, 1941, to the late Donald L. and Evelyn Kemp Kinney. Eleanor was a retired employee of Amerisource (Strother Drug Co.) and was a member of Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church in Lynchburg. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, C. Richard Duffner, of Radford; three sisters, Beverly K. Poore, of Dover Del., Donna K. Hicks, of Selbyville, Del., Rita K. Bailey, of Camden, Del.; one brother, Donald L. Kinney Jr., of Madison Heights, Va.; and was loved by her nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Monday, November 2, 2009, at noon in the Spring Hill Cemetery in Lynchburg, Va. with the Rev. Tommy McDearis officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106A, Roanoke, Va. 24018. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2009, at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Dr. SW, Blacksburg.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 30, 2009.

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Brad West

November 6, 2009

Richard,
I have fond memories of my interactions with Eleanor while working for you at Thompson Chrysler. She was a very kind and compassionate woman. My family and I will keep you in our prayers as a new phase of your life begins. Should you need anything, don't hesitate to call.

Marion & Janet Lutz

November 6, 2009

RICHARD

We are so sorry in the loss of your wife. It is very tough to loss someone you love. Her and your memories will give you the comfort that you need at this time. God bless. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

DAVID & KIM BOHLIN

November 1, 2009

RICHARD,

SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. IT IS TOUGH TO LOOSE A LOVEONE. KEEP HER IN YOUR HEART ALWAYS.

W. Richard and Janice Shelton

October 30, 2009

Richard,

We are saddened for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God's special peace and comfort be yours in the coming days.

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