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Evelyn Harlow Obituary

Evelyn Virginia Harlow, 76, of Buchanan, Va., passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Evelyn was a devoted member and Sunday School Teacher at the First Church of God, where she also served on various committees, helped with Bible School, and sang in the choir. She loved her church and her church family. She was predeceased by her husband, Leon Harlow; parents, Ira and Emma Stilton; brothers, Herman, Don, Frankie and Jim Stilton; sister, Christine; and stepgrandson, Chad Manning. She is survived by her sons, Bruce, Tim and Jeff; daughters, Rebecca Kelley and Melissa Wickham; daughters-in-law, Mona, Linda and Diane; sons-in-law, Wayne Kelley and Barry Wickham; grandchildren, Tatti Stinnette and husband, Robert, Charles R. Harlow and wife, Jen, Tucker, Jessica, Brooke, Brittany, Elijah, Sarah, Michael Harlow and Justin Kelley; great-grandchildren, Autumn and Abigail Stinnette, Tara Harlow and Evan Bryant; brothers, Jack Stilton and wife, Marie, David Stilton and Walter Stilton; sisters, Louise Simmons and husband, Dick and Loretta Green; sister-in-law, Martha Bigelow; and special caregiver and dear friend, Vera Dudding. Funeral services will be held noon on Friday, April 10, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. James Milner officiating. The interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.
Published by Roanoke Times from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10, 2009.

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Alfred & Betty Tomerlin

April 11, 2009

Bruce and Mona,
We are sorry for your loss and will be praying for you and the family. We also celebrate the memory of her life and the times we shared around her kitchen table.

Sheryl Sbarbaro

April 10, 2009

Becky and Jeff: I'm so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. I pray that God will comfort you in this difficult time.

Carol & Charles Lee

April 9, 2009

We're sorry to hear about Evelyn's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We're former members of the Church of God, and I was Carol Trumbull.

April 9, 2009

To Evelyn's family. I am so sorry to hear that Evelyn has passed from our sight but happy that she is now free of pain and suffering. I know you will miss her so much. I dearly loved her and I love all you children. Peggy Moore

April 9, 2009

To Evelyn's family. We are so sorry for your loss. We know she suffered a long time, You are all in our prayers. Gary & Sheila Shreve

Joy Conner

April 9, 2009

Dear Bruce, Mona and family - So sorry for your loss. It's very difficult to deal with the loss of a parent.

Rick Maciorowski

April 9, 2009

Bruce and Mona,
We pray for you at this time of your Mum's passing, may the Lord be with you at this time and be your comfort and strength. Rick, Bern and Godfrey

Donna Moses

April 9, 2009

Hi Becky and Missy -
Benny and I are keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers - we know you both loved her very much. If there's anything we can do for you at all - please call!
Love,
Benny and Donna

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