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Dawn Fralin Obituary

Dawn Worley Fralin, 50, of Troutville, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. She was born on November 1, 1959, in Roanoke to the late Harold Joseph and Julia Smith Worley. Dawn was a very loving and caring person. She was a member of Cedar Bluff Baptist Church and attended New Bethel and Troutville Church of the Brethren. She was employed for over 25 years at Groendyk Manufacturing Company. Surviving are her husband, Michael G. Fralin; son, Joseph R. Fralin; daughters, Jennifer L. Fralin and Jamie M. Fralin; brother, Harold Joseph Worley Jr.; special aunt, Margaret A. Smith; father and motherin-law, Dr. G. Wayne and Janey Fralin; and special cousin, Mellie Barger. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, December 11, 2009, at Rader Funeral Home, Daleville with Pastor Chris Foster officiating. Interment will follow in Troutville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at the funeral home.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Dec. 10, 2009.

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Grace Connor

December 12, 2009

I can't imagine the sorrow you must be feeling now. I pray that God gives you the strength needed to deal with yout loss. My prayers are with you all.

Shelia F. Braford

December 11, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of Dawn's passing. Her family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Doreen Murphy

December 10, 2009

My sincere regrets on the passing of Dawn. She was loved ans appreciated by the staff at MTI Headquarters and especially myself.

December 10, 2009

We will all miss her bright smile. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all.
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Linda Fralin Mandy

December 10, 2009

Dawn was a very sweet and wonderful person, May God comfort you and hold you close to his heart during this time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Love, Linda Fralin Mandy

Noma Knopp

December 10, 2009

To The Worley/Fralin Family;
I remember going to school with Dawn, even though i hadn't seen her in years.I remember she was a very sweet person, you all have my deepest sympathy and May God be with you at this time.
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Nicole Seay

December 10, 2009

Heaven had gain an angel that is for sure. Dawn you touched so many hearts I think without even realizing it. Your strength, courage and love for life was an inspriation to all that knew you. I am blessed to call you my friend. You will be missed SO much! My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless you all!!!

Jim & Vicki Eubank

December 10, 2009

We are so saddened to hear of the loss of Dawn. Without a doubt, she has always been the dearest and most genuine person that this world will ever know. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you, family and friends. Sincerely, Jim & Vicki Eubank

Lucy Poole

December 10, 2009

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.Love and prayers.

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