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Gustie Hedrick Obituary
Gustie loved to write, read and garden, and enjoyed the company of her cat. She passed her deep love of books and reading to her daughter, Zelma.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, L. Ray Hedrick, of Troutville, Va.; a daughter and son-in-law, Zelma and Charles Harris, of Pearisburg, Va.; one sister, Mamie Conkel, of Logan, Ohio; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Bunyan Hollander and Lettie Coffey Hollander; sisters, Lockie Rominger and Callie Foster; and brothers, Edwin Hollander, Roadman Hollander, Ivory Hollander, Paul Coffey and Mack Coffey.
A memorial service will be held at Oakey's East Chapel, 5188 Cloverdale Road, Roanoke, Va., on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Bansemer officiating.
In lieu of flowers, you may make contributions to Southern Care Hospice, 5330 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019, the Alzheimer's Association, Central and Western Virginia, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 306, Charlottesville, Va. 22901 or to a charity of your choice.
Her family would like to express sincere thanks to the staff of the Memory Care and Enrichment Center at Richfield Retirement Community for their caring and tireless care of Gustie. Thanks also to the staff and volunteers of Southern Care Hospice for their hard work and support during Gustie's final illness. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel and Crematory, 540-977-3909.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gustie Hedrick
Ben and Barbara Sittler Fink
December 1, 2009
Zelma, I still remember your mom and dad working so hard at the church on Saturdays taking care of the lawn and gardens. We send our deepest sympathies to you and you are in our prayers.
Pamela Caldwell
November 30, 2009
I would always talk to Gustie while she lived over at MCEC because she was so precious. She always said that she was a "little angel."
Lauren Keister
November 30, 2009
Zelma, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please know that there are a lot of people praying for you and your family. Cherish the many wonderful memories you have with your mother.
November 29, 2009
Dear Ray and Zelma,
I am Helen Heath Vernon, Wilma's niece, and have very fond memories of you and Gustie when you visited Stanley and Wilma. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Helen and Glen Vernon, Marion, VA
Angie Andrews
November 29, 2009
Gustie was a sweet lady I worked w/ her as a member of the Rehabilitation team. She loved to be held, hugged, and loved on which was my pleasure. I never visited/worked w/ her that she did not tell me that she loved me too.
Linda Akers
November 29, 2009
Dear Ray & Zelma,
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Though I had lost contact, I have many fond memories of you and of Gustie during my years with you at Christ Church. Hers was truly a life well lived. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 29, 2009
Aunt Gustie was a very special aunt to me. Her loving smile, kind words of encouragement and tender touch will always be a mark of her character and grace. She is next to the last of the Hollander family. There is only one son in the family heritage to carry on the line of Hollander.
Danny Lee Rominger, (1943) son of
Lockie Lona Hollander Rominger(1924-1999) younger sister to
Gustie Roxie Hollander Hedrick (1922-2009) oldest daughter of
John Bunyon Hollander (1891-1969) son
Marcus Monroe Hollander (1865-1932) son
John Wesley Hollander (1834-1867) son
John H. Hollander (1806-1847) from Holland...
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