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Claudine Nichols Obituary

Claudine Sink Nichols, 97, of Roanoke, Va., died on Saturday, December 12, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Ralph Nichols Sr.; and greatgranddaughter, Emily Bowman. Surviving are her children, Jim Nichols and wife, Roi, Penny Slusher and husband, Michael, and Dan Nichols and wife, Lola Jean; grandchildren, Mitzi Bowman, Heather Helms, Trey Nichols, Martin Nichols, Ben Nichols, Andy Slusher, Eric Slusher and Peyton Nichols; and 15 greatgrandchildren. Services will be held at Oakey's North Chapel on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at noon with the Rev. Russell Cheatham officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 14, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, 706 Campbell Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24016 or the American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106-A, Roanoke, Va. 24018.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, 2009.

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Jane and Dan Riddle

December 22, 2009

Dan and I are so sorry to hear of Claudine's death. She was a bright shining light and always a joy to be around. We are glad that we were able to visit with her a few months ago. She was so alive and animated and glad to see her good friends that were with us - Phyllis Eanes and Ann Black. She was one of my mother's (Mary Kay Pulliam) best friends and I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Claudine. We have a couple of her beautiful paintings on our walls and think about her every time we pass one of them. Our hearts go out to you all. Penny and Danny - the two that I know - your mom will always be with you, giving you strength and wonderful memories. She was a very special lady. Very sincerely, Dan and Jane Pulliam Riddle

December 15, 2009

Hello, my Mom considered Claudine one of her best friends all the time they were growing up in SE. They were both members of the "Sagacious Seven", a group of pert, cute, bright girls at Jefferson High..any guy who was interested had to past muster from the other 6! I think Claudine was her Maid/Matron of Honor at her wedding to my Dad. Her name was Frances Lois Meador ( Smith), my dad was Arthur "nurmi" Smith. For most of my life, we loved getting Mom to talk about her "younger days" ( i.e. before kids! ) and she would talk about Claudine a lot; also Ralph; that was a real love match. I thought you would want to know that my Mom adored Claudine all of her life, and always thought of her as one of her best friends. She died about 15 years ago, and my Day about 5. I miss them every day. I was glad to have this opportunity to relive such happy memories. I hope they are all together again now. God bless, Susan Smith. [email protected]

Nancy Miller

December 14, 2009

CG and I are so sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

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