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Laura Printz Obituary

Laura Evelyn Printz, 80, of Daleville, Va., at Carrington Place, and went to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 14, 2009. Laura was born in Roanoke on August 29, 1929, to Daniel C. and Bessie Randolph. Laura enjoyed life and loved to listen to classic country, watching soap operas, movies, cooking, roses and looking out the picture window as the train rolled by and wave at it. Laura is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Ayers and special friend, Jerry; her sons, Steven Printz, of Roanoke and Jack Printz, of Cloverdale; her grandchildren, Johnny Dunbar Jr., and his wife, Tammy, of Roanoke, Sherri Bennett and her husband, Scotty, of Troutville and Christi Dunbar and her boyfriend, Matt, of Salem; her greatgrandchildren, Dylan and Brittany Bennett, of Troutville, Hannah, Shane and Kacey Dunbar, of Roanoke; her brother, Bubby Randolph, of Roanoke; also many nieces, nephews and close friends. Laura was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel C. and Bessie Randolph; her husband, Eugene Printz; and grandson, Timmy Dunbar. Friends are welcome to call Tuesday, November 17, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road, Daleville. A funeral service celebrating Laura's life will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 11 a.m. at Rader Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be the Rev. Irving Glover. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke. Arrangements are entrusted to Rader Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 630 Roanoke Rd. Daleville, Va. (540) 992-1212. "Serving Every Family as if Our Very Own"

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Published by Roanoke Times on Nov. 17, 2009.

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November 24, 2009

Jack we"re sorry to hear about your Mom
I know you and your Mom was close it will take time but The Lord will help in time of grieve in our thoughts and prayers you and your family.
Love Pearl Anne, Markus and Bonnie

November 19, 2009

carolyn-im sorry for your loss my thoughts n prayers are with your family in your time of sorrow...i will miss her very much tammy maxey catawba,va

kathy dailey

November 17, 2009

Carolyn so sorry to hear about your mom let me know if i can do anything, she will be sadly missed at carrington place lots of love Kathy Dailey

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