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Reva Chitwood Obituary

Reva Jenkins Chitwood, 78, of Bedford and formerly of Hardy passed away Monday, December 21, 2009 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on Sunday, September 27, 1931 in Franklin Co., a daughter of the late Will Jenkins and Lula McGuire Jenkins. She was also preceded in death by eight children; five brothers, Russell, Clarence, Johnny, Paul and Silas Jenkins and one sister, Elizabeth Plunkett She was a member of member Bedford Baptist Church. Surviving is her husband, Jessie Jamison Chitwood; and a daughter, Patsy C. Graves and husband, Gene, of Bedford; two grandchildren, Lindsay Marie Graves and Michael Wayne Graves, both of Bedford; as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, with Dr. David Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 6 until 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Dec. 22, 2009.

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December 23, 2009

Jesse and Patsy, we are very sorry to hear about Reva. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nancy and Ravon Thurman

December 23, 2009

Patsy and family,

We are so sorry for the lost of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nadine and Steve Kraft

December 23, 2009

Jessie and Patsy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Reva was a really sweet lady. Treasure all your precious memories.
Lois & Eddie Poff, Vinton, Va

December 23, 2009

Jessie, Patsy and family,

So sorry to hear about Reva's so sudden passing. We will be thinking of you during this difficult holiday season.

Todd and Tonya (Starkey) Robertson

December 23, 2009

Jessie, Reva, and Family
So Sorry to hear about Reva. We will be thinking of you during this difficult holiday season.

Todd and Tonya (Starkey) Robertson

December 22, 2009

Patsy, Jessie and Family,
I was so sorry to read in the paper that Reva is spending Christmas with Jesus this year. I will cherish memories of our bowling days. God comfort all of you.
Blessings, Betty Duff

December 22, 2009

I remember bowling with Reva many years ago, she was a fine lady and will sorely be missed. I am so sorry to hear of her passing and my thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Chris Cooper

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December 22, 2009

Sorry for your loss you are in our thoughts and prayers>

David & Nancy Sutherland

December 22, 2009

Jessie, we sure are sorry to hear about Reva, she sure was a very special person to us and a good friend, we will all miss her.

December 22, 2009

Patsy, Gene, Lindsay & Michael,

Our prayers are with you!!

Love,
John, Melissa, David & HayLee Merritt

December 22, 2009

Aunt Reva you will be very much missed
God took an angel from earth to help in heaven.
For the family I'm so sorry for your lost it is truly hard.
Love
Regina Jenkins Durnal

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