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Ogretta Bayer Obituary

Ogretta Dewease Bayer, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2009. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 5, 2010.

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Phillip Skiles

January 5, 2010

Dear Daniel and Family, My heart and prayers are with you through this time of grieving and Loss of your wife, mother. At rest in the presence of Jesus, we find comfort. May the Lord richly bless and comfort your hearts.

January 5, 2010

January 5, To Elliott and all your family, I only just learned of your loss; please know our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow -she was a warm and gracious lady and will be missed. God bless and comfort you all. Reba Thomasson and Mom Reba L. VanHoy

January 4, 2010

My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. Eveline Clark, Salem

January 4, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you: Dan, Elliott, Ralph. amd Minnie. I remember many good times when you children visited in our home. I hope all of you, especially you Dan, will dwell on all the joy that Ogretta brought to all people with whom she had contact. May you feel the peace that only God can give in these circumstances. Dottie Gottshall, Roanoke,VA

January 4, 2010

Ralph, How very sorry I was to learn of the loss of your mother. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michael Chesshir
First Tape and Label.

January 4, 2010

Ralph, Our condolences for you and your family on the loss of your mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chris Ballard
Lawrence Transportation Systems

Hope Gottshall

January 4, 2010

My thoughts & prayers are with all of you as you celebrate the life of your loving mother & wife.

Mark Sweeney

January 4, 2010

Ralph,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

PHYLLIS ELMORE

January 3, 2010

YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE. I AM NOW LIVING IN TALLAHASSEE FLA. PHYLLIS ELMORE.

Tim Bratton

January 3, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

January 3, 2010

May your time of sadness be filled with loving, happy memories. My thoughts and prayers are with all of this loving family.

Joy Gottshall, Greensboro, North Carolina

January 3, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Jennings family, Florence SC

Tammy Woolwine-Smith

January 2, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please know that she touched many hearts!

JACK MC DNAIEL

January 2, 2010

MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU IN THIS TIME OF LOSS,MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Norris Elliott

January 1, 2010

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

Nevil & Karen Davis

January 1, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Linda & Larry Pulz

January 1, 2010

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

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