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Lillian Garman Obituary

Lillian Dianna Garman, 62, of New Castle, Va., passed away Monday, November 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Haven and Bernice Pearl Bostic. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Benjamin Scott and Shelly Garman; grandchildren, Justin, Jake, and Liv; and four legged companions, Pooh, Bogie and Katie. Dianna was a unique individual and there will never be another mom or gammy like her. She will be truly missed. A Memorial Service will be held 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at Paitsel Funeral Home with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends the same night from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle, Va., www.paitselfh.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Nov. 25, 2009.

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Carolyn & Hoppy

November 29, 2009

Scott and Shelly,

We are sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Danny Joines

November 27, 2009

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

My co-workers and myself worked with Dianna for many years and always appreciated her assistance whenever needed

Stephanie

November 27, 2009

Dianna was always someone I looked forward to seeing at DeRolf Animal Hospital. I know how much she loved her critters and she and I shared the same sense of humor. I am truly shocked to hear of her passing. I hate that such a cool person is no longer with us. RIP.

Brenda and John Lech

November 25, 2009

Dianna was both a friend and Mentor to my wife and myself over the past 14 or so years...We will miss her sense of humor and the caring and love she showed her friends..I will miss her "checking in" on me everyday at work.. God Bless Dianna, and her Family....We will miss her...

Joy Caldwell

November 25, 2009

Many of us here at Wachovia were shocked and saddened to hear of Dianna's passing. We have truly lost not only a valued co-worker but also a good friend. Dianna will be greatly missed. Please know that the family has my deepest sympathy.

Joyce Wolfe

November 25, 2009

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

Robyn Foster-Newcomb

November 25, 2009

To the Garman family:
Dianna was the best! She had such a zest for life. Just talking to her made you smile and would make you happy! There will never be another sweetheart like her! I am so thankful to have known her.

Audrey Cain

November 25, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Audrey Cain - Wachovia Bank

Norma Carper

November 25, 2009

Scott,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 25, 2009

My deepest sympathy to the family in the loss of Dianna. She was truly a great person and bound with so much energy and funny wit that none other could ever obtain. My prayers are with you in your loss of your mother.
Loretta (Arthur)Vidito

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