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Rosalee DeWitt Obituary

Rosalee Grubb DeWitt, 93, of Pulaski, died Thursday evening, December 3, 2009, at her daughters residence in Richmond. She was born September 27, 1916, in Pulaski, and was the daughter of the late Lewis Henley Grubb and Josephine Johnson Grubb. She was a member of the Thornspring United Methodist Church, was a Past Worthy Matron with the former Order of the Easter Star Pulaski Chapter 113, was a long-time volunteer for Pulaski Community Hospital, was formerly active with the Girl Scouts, was a charter member of the Sunset Hills Garden Club, and was active in the Virginia Extension Homemakers Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Berley Grubb, Roscoe Grubb, Bayne Grubb, Ted Grubb, Gene Grubb, John Grubb, and Phillip Grubb; her sisters, Mary King, Grace King, Beulah Williams, and Bess Grubb. She is survived by her devoted husband of 66 years, James R. DeWitt; and her daughter, Suellen DeWitt, of Richmond. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 6, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Seagle Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve McMurry officiating. Entombment will be held in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family will receive friends Sunday at the funeral home from 1 to 2 p.m. service time. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2009.

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Janie Hurd Akers

December 7, 2009

Suellen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your father at this sad time. Hold tight to your memories, and they will see you through. God Bless, Janie

December 7, 2009

Suellen,

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.

With Love and deepest sympathy,

Arlene Johnson.

Jerry Smith

December 5, 2009

Dec 5, 2009

Dear Suellen,

I am sorry to hear the passing of your Mom. I do recall her delightful personality and being an outstanding Girl Scout Leader. I know you are proud of all the hard work and years she dedicated. You and your Dad, are in my thoughts and prayers.

Pulaski High School, Class of 1968

December 5, 2009

Dear Suellen,
Please know that you and your father are in our thoughts and prayers, during this time of great loss.
With deepest sympathy,
Your Classmates
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