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Josie Biggs Obituary

Josie Parrino Biggs, 92, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009. She was born on January 2, 1917, in Cheneyville, La. In celebration and memory of the life of Josie Parrino Biggs who lived life in the service of family, friends and those in need of comfort who went to be with the Lord, who she took incredible comfort with and also had a special relationship with. Waiting for her in heaven are her parents, Joseph and Annie Parrino; her six sisters, Ann Henderson, Nena Scortino, Lena Adams, Genevive Zaumbrecher, Lucille Hudson and Rose Thorne. Josie is now doing what she does best, looking over her three children, Sandra, Ricky and Chris Biggs; her grandchildren, Keva Albaral, Scott Biggs and Sean Biggs; great-grandchildren, Ricky, Robbie, Karli and Ashlee; three sisters, Sara Moran, Mamie Parrino and Mary Cerami; and close family friend, Ann Chrismond. Her life is a Testament to her faith in the Lord and her children. "Mother, we love you and you will forever be in our hearts, minds, and will forever guide our lives, we want to say "thank you for being our mother, your faith is unshakeable." Interment to take place at a later date in Lakelawn Cemetery, Metairie, La. The Biggs family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Dec. 9, 2009.

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Jerry & Diane Henderson

December 12, 2009

May the Lord be with all of you during this time of loss of your Mother and our Aunt Josie.

George Henderson

December 11, 2009

Dear Sandy, Chris & Ricky:

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your mother.

I have many positive memories of my beautiful Aunt Josie.So full of life and love.

May God grant you His peace and comfort in this time of great sadness for you.

Love,
George

December 11, 2009

To: Sandy, Chris & Ricky:

Our deepest Sympathy to you and your
family on the loss of your wonderful
Mother.

Josie will be greatly missed by many.

We all mourn her loss with you and
your family is in our prayers.

Love,
Uncle Edward, Aunt Sara &Aunt Mamie

December 9, 2009

We are sorry for your loss.Words can't really express the grief and sorrow that your family is going thru right now.Our Aunt Josie is with her sisters.Love Patricia O'Brien & Robert Rogers

Milton "Buddy" Rogers

December 9, 2009

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

APRIL PHILLIPS

December 9, 2009

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. LOVE YOU BUNCHES

December 9, 2009

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

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