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Thelma G. Taylor Fain

Thelma G. Taylor Fain obituary, Roanoke Valley, VA

Thelma Fain Obituary

Thelma G. Taylor Fain, 82, of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. She was predeceased by her husband, James R. Fain, and all of her sisters and brothers. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby B. and Becky Taylor, of Charleston, S.C. and Bruce A. and Pamela Taylor, of Roanoke; daughter and close friend, Jo Ann Jones and husband, Melvin; grandchildren, Stephanie T. Gray and husband, John, Jason Taylor and wife, Michelle, Brian Taylor and wife, Kim, Lisa Britt and husband, Rosco, and Rett Smith and wife, Jessie; great-grandchildren, Hunter Taylor, Katelynne Smith, Emaleigh Smith, Devoney Smith, Milley Smith and Matthew Britt; numerous nieces and nephews; and special companions, Judy and Princess. The family would like to thank the staff at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital ICU and PCU for their loving care. The graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, December 11, 2009, in Sherwood Memorial Park. The Rev. Elmo McLaurin will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2009.

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December 11, 2009

Bruce and Bobby,
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Thelma's passing. She was the last of the siblings to leave us. It is so hard to let go of one's mother. Please take care of yourselves and your families and know that I am thinking of you. I have a lot of good memories of the gatherings there used to be when most our mothers' family was living. May God bless all of you and your families.
Anne Hall

December 10, 2009

BRUCE,

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I KNOW WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO LOSE A MOTHER AND MY EVERY THOUGHT AND PRAYER ARE WITH YOU RIGHT NOW. THELMA WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON AND NOT ONLY WAS SHE MY MOTHER-IN-LAW FOR 20 YEARS, BUT SHE WAS ALSO MY FRIEND. I LOVED HER DEARLY AND I'LL MISS JUST KNOWING THAT SHE ISN'T HERE ANY LONGER. BUT I KNOW THAT SHE IS IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE WHERE SHE NO LONGER WILL FEEL PAIN OR SADNESS. SHE LIVED A LONG HAPPY LIFE WITH A LOT OF CREDIT GOING TO YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DID FOR HER. SHE LEFT THIS EARTH KNOWING HOW MUCH YOU DID FOR HER AND HOW VERY MUCH YOU LOVED HER. YOU SHOULD FEEL COMFORTED NOW AND FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE KNOWING THAT YOU DID EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO MAKE HER LIFE BETTER. NOT MANY CHILDREN CAN TAKE CREDIT FOR THAT, BUT YOU CAN AND DESERVE IT TOTALLY. I WASN'T ABLE TO BE THERE BUT PLEASE KNOW THAT MY HEART IS. TAKE CARE.

LOVE,
BRENDA

Sidney Helms

December 10, 2009

Bruce and Bobby,

I just was made aware of Aunt Thelma's passing this evening. Although I will not be able to attend her funeral, I want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Carrie Russell

December 9, 2009

Jason,
Nate, Autumn and I are sorry to hear of your Grandmother's passing. We are keeping you and Michelle in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Nathan, Carrie and Autumn Russell

The Schott family

December 9, 2009

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

Nina Blankenship

December 9, 2009

So sorry to hear of Thelma's passing.I have know Thelma for years.She was a wonderful person,I know she is with Jesus.No more pain for her.I can see her talking and laughing with my Momma.We know we will see her again

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