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Kathleen Jensen Obituary

Kathleen Murphy Jensen, 69, of Wirtz, Va., died Friday, December 11, 2009. A beloved mother and grandmother, she enjoyed gardening, reading, knitting and boating. Mrs. Jensen was a nurse for over 25 years, was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church and also attended services at Faith Fellowship Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Dorothy Newman Murphy. Surviving are her husband, Richard Jensen; children, Christine Adams, Kenneth Jensen, Kirsten McGoldrick; grandchildren, Rachelle, Tomás, Sarah, Michael, Julia, Kaitlyn, Thomas, Thyra; two sisters, Dorothy Murphy and Bernadette Machutta. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at Resurrection Catholic Church with the Rev. Salvador Anonuevo officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. She was a 27 year survivor of cancer and the family request that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 1079C Spruce Street, Martinsville, Va. 24112. Her family will be receiving friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 14, 2009, with a Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, florafuneralservice.com

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 12 to Dec. 14, 2009.

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Kelly Curtis

December 14, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful caring woman and I know how much you all must be hurting. Will send our love and prayers to you all. Hugs Richard, Ken, Kirstin, Christine and grandkids. We will remember her fondly!

Deb Reeves

December 13, 2009

May God place his hands on your shoulders and offer you comfort during this difficult time. I feel very fortunate having known Kathy. She had incredible wit, humor, and intelligence. I have many fond memories of her, that I will always cherish.

Kevin Fogarty

December 13, 2009

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

Mark and Sandy Slone

December 13, 2009

In the short time we knew Kathleen, we saw her as a proud wife, mother, and grandmother. Her battle with illness always seemed to be hidden by her good character and sense of humor. Our heart felt sympathy goes out to the family for their loss and encourage them to remember that this great woman awaits us elsewhere.

Jeannie Carroll

December 12, 2009

The Nurses from Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital would like to send our condolences to the family of Mrs. Jenson. We are soo sorry for your loss. You were a fine family to work with. We know that you were aware that she could not be with you much longer but when the end finally does come, you can never be ready . We know she is in a better place. We will be thinking of you and you will be in our prayers. May God bless and comfort you.

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