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Alma Cunningham Obituary

Alma Joyce Cunningham, 78, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 19, 2009. She was the widow of William Henry Cunningham and a retired registered nurse. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Karen Cunningham, of Roanoke; and "daughter" and "son-in-law," Debbie and Keith Dooley, of Roanoke; grandchildren, Katie, Nicholas, Ashley and Kerry; and special friends, Lillian Burson, Becky Hale, Julie Seven, Sylvia and Bob Plasters, Beth Lane and family. The family extends a special thank you to Pheasant Ridge Assisted Living for their companionship and care and Dr. Nobbee for his excellent care. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel with Pastor Eddie Lupton officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 20 to Nov. 23, 2009.

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December 1, 2009

I send my sympathy to Alma's family. I worked with Alma at the VA. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Vivian Nichols

November 24, 2009

My best friend at EHS has died....I had just learned where she was living in Roanoke and was planning to call...we were always laughing and having fun...I called Joyce.."Giggles" when we exchanged letters...I am so sorry I missed talking with her and she was a lovely, good friend...many good memories at Switchback WV...my heartfelt sympathy to the family and grandchildren...sincerely, Joan Barger Monaco Bluefield.WV

November 24, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
We were classmates of Joyce at Elkhorn High School in WV and had recently spoken with her on the phone about this year's reunion. She was a lovely lady....our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Perry and Betty Cunningham
Roanoke, VA

Rudy Perpich

November 23, 2009

Our condolences..

Helen Roark

November 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.Alma was a special person and a very good friend to my sister Lillian.She will be greatly missed.

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