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Guydie HASKINS Obituary

Guydie Blankenship Haskins, 92, of Rocky Mount and formerly of Hurt, died Sunday, July 7, 2013, at Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center of Rocky Mount. She was the wife of the late Samuel Douglas Haskins. She was born January 16, 1921, in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Joseph Blankenship and Cora Belle Witt Blankenship. She was a member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church and was also a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by a son, Jerry L. Haskins, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; three daughters, Janet H. Crouch, of Hurt, Joan H. Wolfe and her husband, Mike, of Goldsboro, N.C., and Connie Wray and her husband, Mike, of Rocky Mount; two sisters, Helen Sink, of Roanoke and Hazel Harris, of Hampton; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by a son, Douglas Joe Haskins; a brother, Joe Blankenship; a sister, Louise Deal; a son-in-law, C.H. Crouch; two daughter-in-laws, Geraldine Haskins and Barbara Haskins; and a grandson, Keith Haskins.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Altavista Memorial Park by the Rev. John Collins.
The family will receive friends at the home of Janet Crouch, 285 Perdue Drive, Motley, VA 24563.
The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider Altavista Fire Company, P.O. Box 208, Altavista, VA 24517.
Finch & Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista is in charge of arrangements.
Please visit the online tribute at www.finchandfinchfuneralservice.com to share a memory or send a condolence to the family.

Published by Roanoke Times on Jul. 9, 2013.
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Dear Jerry, We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your sisters.Our sincere condolences, Love, Robert and Angie

July 9, 2013

Connie, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Tricia Custer

July 9, 2013

I am sorry to here about momma, I loved her a lot liked she was my own grandma. Please keep me in touch if u need anything. love u guys

wendy dibble

July 9, 2013

I am so sorry to here about momma I loved her to death and I miss her very much now. Please keep in touch with me still.

wendy dibble

July 9, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Guydie was a great woman. I will keep your family in my prayers during this time of need.

Jennifer Johnson

July 9, 2013

Connie, I am so sorry to read about Guydie. I always enjoyed working with her at Leggett. You and your family are in my prayers.

Linda Potter

July 9, 2013

Connie and family; you are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time in your life.

JB & Linda Edwards

July 9, 2013

Real sorry to here about Mrs. Haskins
passing. I always liked her & my mom
Geneva Hodges did also. Tina Johnson

Tina johnson

July 9, 2013

Connie.....so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. What a sweet sweet lady. You were truly blessed with a special mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Teresa Frith

July 9, 2013

May God bless you with peace and comfort during this time. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you.

Mary Jo Hall

July 9, 2013

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