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Etter Hollins Obituary

Etter Sue Payne Hollins (Etta), 77, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 15, 2010. Etta was predeceased by her parents, Stephen Taylor Payne and Ellen Kennedy Payne. She is survived by her son, Emory P. Hollins, Jr. (Shelby); daughter, Robin Sue Linkous (Jeff); grandchildren, Brent, Ryan, Brandon and Michael Hollins, Chasity and Brittany Linkous; three great-grandchildren and a stepgranddaughter. She loved no one but the Lord more dearly than her family. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 19, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Services on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 1 p.m. in the Valley Funeral Home Chapel with Mark W. Brickey officiating. Interment to follow in Wilson Cemetery. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation services, 1609 Peters Creek Rd., N.W., Roanoke, Va., 540-562-1182.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 16 to Jan. 18, 2010.

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Walt & Carolyn Heck

January 18, 2010

Miss Etta
It's not necessarily how you ran in life's race; it's really how well you finished the race. We are honored to have been there to watch you win it victoriously!

Mark and Pam Brickey

January 18, 2010

We always called her "Miss Etta." What a lovely woman. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother as well as a friend. When she smiled it was contagious and her whole face lit up. She loved to laugh and joke. She constantly thought and spoke of her family, sharing memories she had of them. She held each one in her heart and loved them as no other. Miss Etta was a true friend and would always have a kind word and a hug for everyone. This would not be complete without mentioning her beloved cat, "Precious" who kept her company to the very end.

Miss Etta - We love you dearly and will miss you so much. It was an honor to have known you. God bless you on your new journey.

Mark and Pam Brickey

Charles Lamb, MD

January 16, 2010

I am so very sorry to learn of Ms Hollin's passing. It was a pleasure knowing her and working with her through the years

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