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Jeanne Whittaker Obituary

Jeanne Elizabeth Whittaker, 35, of Roanoke, died Saturday, November 7, 2009. She was born November 10, 1973, in Lynchburg. Jeanne is survived by her mother, Bonnie Ellen Boylan, of Amherst; and her father, Richard Kirkland, of Staunton; her son, Devin Ray Whittaker, of Roanoke; her sister, Peggy Shanklin, of Lake Monticello; her brother, Charles Kirkland, of Phoenix, Ariz.; half brother, Adam Hackett, of Amherst; and her former husband, Ken Waybright, of Roanoke. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 9, 2009, from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 7 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Derry Norman officiating. Graveside services will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Oakey's North Chapel, 6732 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019, 362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Nov. 9, 2009.

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Peggy Shanklin

November 10, 2018

Happy Birthday Jeanne. I miss you so much, you should be here. You are forever in my heart baby girl!

Scott Brown

November 18, 2009

We are so sorry to lose someone so special. Jeanne, you will always live in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the many friends and family members who, like us, loved you and miss you.

cousin Scott and great aunt Betty

Suzanne Novak

November 17, 2009

Jeanne was a beautiful person. We are so saddened by her passing. Our prayers are with all of the family and the friends whose lives she touched. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories.

We will miss our beautiful cousin.

With love and sympathy,

Suzanne, John, Shannon and Heather Novak

Phil Beall

November 13, 2009

To the family of Jeannie, I'm so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you all at the time of sorrow and grief

Christie Duty Orta

November 11, 2009

My prayers are with your family! Jeanne and I were good buddies when we were little girls. One of our favorite things to do was walk down to Wendy's to get a Frosty. It always seemed like a good idea until we had to walk up-hill to get back. I'm so sad, but I will always treasure those memories and remember her fondly. God bless your family!

Ashley, Autumn, and Jonathon Palmieri

November 11, 2009

Devin:
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. We have missed seeing you on the bus and at school. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bailey Rives

November 10, 2009

My sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to all family and friends of this angel, Jeanne. I've never met her, but we were new friends via on-line.

Carolyn Butta

November 10, 2009

To Steve,family, and friends my thoughts and prayers are with you. To ease the pain and sorrow we may somtimes feel stop and remember all the smiles and good times that were shared with Jeanne. Miss ya and love ya long time girl.

Becky Blomberg

November 10, 2009

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

Mary Greenway

November 9, 2009

Devin, I am so sorry to hear about the
loss of your mother. You and your father, Ken are in my prayers. Trina tells me that you are fine young man.
God Bless You and Keep you is my prayer. Trina's Grandmother

November 9, 2009

Bonnie,

I just heard about Jeannie. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this time.

I will be here when you want to have a shoulder to cry on or just talk.

Remember God loves you and so do we.

Love in Christ,
Gene and Julie

Billy Ciotti

November 9, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May the Lord Bless and keep you and give you peace.

November 9, 2009

Devin I am so sorry for your loss. Trina and I will continue to pray for you. Please know that so many people love you , and are thinking of you and lifting you up. You are a special young man!
Patti Lucas

April Sparks

November 9, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry for your loss.

Mark Smith

November 9, 2009

Our prayers go out to her family and friends

Robin Sink

November 9, 2009

My heart goes out to Jeannie's family and friends. Remember the love she had for all let it be an inspiration to each of us. May her sweet, bubbly smile live forever in our hearts and minds.

Love you long time, Jeann'o

Sheina Webb

November 9, 2009

Steve,
No words can ease the pain you must be feeling now.Know that there are people thinking and praying that God will keep you close and help you through this terribly difficult time.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.Matthew 5:4

JD Kalish

November 9, 2009

You have my heart-felt sympathy for the loss of Jeanne.
May you find peace with time.

Billy Ciotti

November 9, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. GOD BLESS your family and may He give you peace.

Kris Stacer

November 9, 2009

To the whole family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss.

November 9, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to the entire family. Devin- May God hold you in his hands and try to help you deal with this loss and to find a way for you to have peace.

Leah Entsminger

November 9, 2009

The memories of Jeanne will help to ease the sorrow that you feel at this sad time and bring peace and comfort to your heart. Special thoughts and prayers for Steve, Family and Friends.

Angela Helms

November 9, 2009

My thoughts and prayer are with you. I will never forget all the wonderful times I shared with Jeanne. She will be forever missed.

November 9, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. We were very sad to hear the news of Jeanne's passing. She will be missed by many. She will forever live in you hearts and your wonderful memories.

Sean and Anntoinette Truxel, Roanoke, VA

Herb Aldrich

November 9, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will never forget the good times we had with Jeanne. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Donna Hull

November 9, 2009

Oh Jeanne... I love you kid. I'm going to miss you so much. Your beautiful smile and your kind heart will stay with me always. To Devin and all of the family, you're in my prayers. Please know that Jeanne was a beautiful soul and will be missed by so many. If there's anything I can ever do, please ask. Love you...Donna & family

steve bowyer

November 9, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Debbie (Hackett) Torrence

November 9, 2009

Bonnie and Adam,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. I will always have fond memories of the times on the Watt's Farm. If you need anything please let us know. We are here for you.

~Matt, Debbie, Kayla and Matthew
~Lindy and Frances Hackett

Peggy Songer

November 9, 2009

The loss of someone you care about so much is hard to bear. My thoughts and prayers are with you Devin and Ken. Please let me know if I can help in any way.

Tempral Newbill

November 9, 2009

So sorry for your loss. May many prayers and memories help bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

November 9, 2009

We are so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Vicky Hall & Chris Lentz

Karen Conner

November 9, 2009

We will never forget Jeanne and always hold her memory in our hearts. My prayers go out to Steve and the family. May God's embrace bring you comfort and peace. We will always love her and forever miss you.....
Love you long time,
KFC

Dawn Doyle

November 9, 2009

Jeanne was a beautiful, sweet kind hearted person. She will be missed by many.

Cindy Bushnell

November 9, 2009

I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Cathy Jones

November 9, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Chris Cameresi

November 9, 2009

To the Family of Jeanie,

I am so sorry for you loss. There are no words that can take away the pain. All we can remeber the good times we had with our loved ones and take comfort in those times.

Karen Conner

November 9, 2009

We'll always miss Jeanne and hold her memory in our hearts. I pray Steve and her family find peace in God's loving embrace. May you always remember the wonderful times that was shared.
Love you long time,
KFC

Susan Long

November 9, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Tim Boitnott

November 9, 2009

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

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