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Lois Wilson Obituary

Lois Journell Wilson, 82, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2010. She along with her family owned and operated Wilson's Restaurant in Elliston and Roanoke. She was preceded in death by her parents Hampton H. and Ruby McDainel Journell; her husband, Winfred W. Wilson; a son, Kenneth Wilson; and a grandson, Andrew Craft. Surviving are a daughter, Kimberly Roberts, Roanoke; son, Phillip Wilson, Roanoke; sister, Christine Parr, Salem; grandchildren, Savannah, Phil, Chase and Chris; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Monday, January 4, 2010, at Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are being handled buy Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 3, 2010.

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Vickie Wilson

January 9, 2010

I will miss her very much...We liked giving each other a hard time...I will miss that.... She was a great lady and I learned alot from her....
love you

January 5, 2010

Dear Phillip and Kim,

It was a pleasure to look after your mother. She was the reason I come to work just to see what she had in store for me. She was greatly loved and will be truly missed.

Amanda Gibson, LPN
Salem Health and Rehab, Unit 1

Janet Alexander

January 4, 2010

Lyn and the Wilson have been a part of my life for almost 30 years. Lyn was a great friend as well as a wonderful Mother in Law. I just saw her in August when I was in Roanoke. We talked of old times and laughed. I will always cherish my memories of her.
Phil, Vickey, Kim, Chase and Savannah, my prayers are with you today.

Dawn Craft

January 3, 2010

Lynwood was such a kind lady with a nurturing spirit and soul. She had the gift of making one feel good about themself and believing they could accomplish anything. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was always positive and upbeat when we had conversations. Those type of folks are hard to find these days. She was loved and will be missed, but I am so glad she is now with Andrew.Ina & Wink were probably letting him run wild in heaven.

January 3, 2010

I was lucky to have assisted Mrs. Wilson and she was a very spunky woman, she is missed by many.

Her family took very good care of her, may you have peace in these times!

Cathy Ashby

January 3, 2010

Phillip,
My sympathies to your family on the loss of your Mother. She always seemed like such a kind lady. You are lucky to have had her for so many years. You know she is in a better place even though you would like for her to be here with you. I will be thinking of you tomorrow.
May the Lord bless you in the coming days.
Cathy Ashby

Susan Thomas

January 3, 2010

Dear Kim and Phillip,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all and your families. Your mom was a really sweet lady. One day we will all be together again, and what a day that will be! Cherish the memories and keep them close to your heart until then.

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18

With Love, Susan

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