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Alice Cahoon Obituary

Alice Brown Cahoon, 78, of Fincastle, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon H. Cahoon and her parents, William Henry and Nina Gillespie Brown. She was a member of the Pierce Chapel United Methodist Church. She retired from the Botetourt County School System with 25 years of service. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Earl and Marty Cahoon and David and Joyce Cahoon, all of Fincastle; grandson, Toby Cahoon and his wife, Sylvia; three great-grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; one stepgreat-great-granddaughter; and sister, Rosie Gilmore of Cloverdale. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2007 at 2 p.m. in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Sadler and the Rev. Michael Huffman officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 10, 2007 from 2:30 to 4:30 and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan, 254-3000.
Published by Roanoke Times from Feb. 8 to Feb. 11, 2007.

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Bobbie Morrison

February 11, 2007

Earl and Marty; I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you to ease the pain. I love you both!

Kay Jackson

February 9, 2007

Cahoon Famliy:Deepest sympathy in the loss of a wonderful kind hearted lady. I will miss our outings.

SUSIE DOOLEY

February 9, 2007

DEAR CAHOON FAMILY, ALICE WAS A WONDERFUL LADY THAT TOUCHED MANY LIVES.SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN THIS LIFE,BUT WE HAVE COMFORT IN KNOWING,WE'LL BE TOGETHER AGAIN IN LIFE EVERLASTING. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. SUSIE DOOLEY

Anne Crowder Faries & Family

February 8, 2007

Earl & David so sorry for your moms passing. She was a dear sweet lady. I too know your feelings. May God bless you all. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Belinda Huffman

February 8, 2007

Alice was wonderful person. She helped everyone smile and make them feel good. She was my step grandfather's mom but she was like a grandmother to me. She is in a better place. God bless her. I'm praying for you granny and david.

Linda Schuyler

February 8, 2007

Dear Cahoon Family,

I want to express my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May God grant you peace and understanding now and in the days ahead. The memories are ours to cherish. God bless you and keep you in his care.

Your Friend,
Linda Thomas Schuyler

Debbie & Steve Thomas

February 8, 2007

Earl & David we are sorry for the loss of your Mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Judy Farabee

February 8, 2007

Alice was a very dear sweet lady. My sympathy to the family as I know she was deeply loved. She held a very special place in my heart. I loved her dearly. There are many wonderful memories.

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