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Viris Shilling Obituary

Viris May Callahan Shilling, 83, of Roanoke County, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2009. Funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 2, 2010.

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Eric Ferguson

January 1, 2010

Our thougths and prayers are with you through this sad time ~ The Ferguson Family Tommy,Eric,Kayla... we are sorry for your loss.

December 31, 2009

May the Lord be with you all in this time of sorrow and grief. We will pray for strength and comfort during this difficult time. Viris always made me laugh and she will be missed.
Mar and Steve Gregory

pert ,pat hartman

December 31, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

jim/mary gusler

December 31, 2009

may god be with you at this time and always sorry for your loss

J. T. & Marlene Flannery

December 30, 2009

Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you during this trying time for you and the family. J.T. and Marlene Flannery

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