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Carolyn Southern Obituary

Carolyn Elaine Southern, 40, of Blacksburg, Va., died Wednesday, December 2, 2009. She is survived by her fiancee, Larry Toussaint, of Blacksburg; her father, Alan Southern; mother, Dreama Southern, both of Radford; brothers and sisters-in-law, Kelly and Linda Southern, James and Sharon Southern, all of Christiansburg, Bobby Southern, of Radford; nieces, nephews and special friend, Ed Tickle, of Radford. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Dec. 4, 2009.

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December 5, 2009

Dear Southern family, so sorry to hear of you'r loss. May God comfort you in these hard times and the ones to come. Our prayers are with you all GOD BLeSS
Gary and Teresa Ferrell

December 5, 2009

To Bobby and Family,

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Carol. She was a good person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sarah Roman
Bud Roman

Tammy Potter

December 4, 2009

To the Southern Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of Carol she was a good an kind Hearted person we were friends for many years we may have went our separte ways at times but we knew if one of us really needed the other one we would be there I considerd Carol one of my best friends I will miss her I know it hard now but please know that she's at peace and I pray that God Will wrap his Angels around your family and touch each one of yalls hearts an give yall confort in your time of sorrow may God bless yall an may Carol Rest in Peace

Melissa Southern Boyer

December 4, 2009

Condelences from your Cousin Melissa Southern Boyer, I am so sad to hear this news.

Rena Worthen

December 4, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss.

December 4, 2009

To Kelly,Bobby,& James, I am so sorry to hear about Carol. Our prayers are with you and your family. Elicia Walters Bowles

December 4, 2009

I am so sorry about your loss. She was a great person. My prayers are with the whole family.

The Dudding Family
Tabatha, William, Little William, Dylan, and Jordon of Riner, Virginia

Michael & Lisa Martin & Family

December 4, 2009

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

December 4, 2009

Larry, we are very sorry for your loss... we know how much you loved and cared for Carol. She had a good heart and we will miss her ~
Rose & Dennis Lawson

Ray & Mary Weddle

December 4, 2009

We wrote one to you and didn't get our names on it... Now you know who it was from.
LOVE and PRAYERS

patricia cox

December 4, 2009

randy and patricia cox and family our prayers r with the family and friends of all the loved ones

Vanessa Kennedy

December 4, 2009

with our deepest sympathy and love to the Southern Family...

Teresa, Gary, Donald, Jenny and baby Jennifer, Cindy, Sammyie, Vanessa..

December 4, 2009

Alan & Kelly we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one..Our thoughts and PRAYERS are with you ..If there is anything we can do for you let us know.

LOVE and PRAYERS

Debbie Hamm

December 4, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.May god bless you and guide you.

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