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Betty Mahan Obituary

Betty Roslyn Mahan, of Chatham, Va., died on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. Funeral services 2 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2009, at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home Chapel, Gretna, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Dec. 10, 2009.

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Janet Merricks Mcdowell

December 16, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Janice Johnson

December 12, 2009

Just want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you all now and in the days ahead. May God keep each one of you in the hollow of His hand. Betty was a really kind person.

CARL AND KATHY REYNOLDS

December 11, 2009

BLAIR, O.W. AND FAMILY --- WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW HOW SORRY WE ARE OF ANOTHER LOSS IN YOUR FAMILY AND THAT YOU WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS.

CARL AND KATHY REYNOLDS

Ken Mahan

December 11, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss and hope you may find peace in the Lord.

Mary Helen & Ken Mahan (Oscar C's 2nd son)

December 11, 2009

To Robin and family,

Mitch and I are so sorry for your loss. We pray that you will find comfort and good memories of the time you had with her.

Suzanne Hooper

Terry Andrews

December 10, 2009

Audrey & family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in the days ahead.
In Christian sympathy,
Jesse & Terry Andrews
& Mark

December 10, 2009

Betty and I taught together at Ferrum College for many years. I send my prayers and best wishes to her family. She was a dedicated teacher and a good friend.
James S. Angle
Professor Emeritus [email protected]

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