Roanoke Valley, Virginia
The fulfilled life of Emmitt Linnell (Tweety) Kasey came to a standstill by crossing the earthly highway on the Lord's Day, Thursday, April 8, 2010. With outstretched hands, God guided him to his heavenly home. He embarked upon this horizon on June 12, 1938 in Hardy, Virginia (Franklin County). Linnell was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church, retired from Norfolk & Southern Railway, a member of the Sheiks Athletic Club and a 1956 graduate of Lucy Addison High School. He was predeceased in demise by his parents, Emmitt Morgan Kasey and Evelyn Kasey Croan; sister, Gloriarnetta Kasey; brother, Lloyd Kasey and grandson, Maurice Plummer, ll. Precious memories will forever be treasured by his wife, Dorothy H. Kasey; son, Rev. Linnell M. "Puff" (Lecretia) Kasey; daughters, Rena` (Maurice) Plummer, Tenita (Jason) StClair and Asia Osby; grandchildren, Brittany Brooks, Arissa Kasey, Dashaun Kasey, Mauricia Plummer, Maxwell Plummer, Tahriana Kasey, Emmitt Tavon Kasey, Tawyon "Buddy" Kasey, Taylor Kasey and Sasha King; lovable great-grandchildren; sisters, Greta (John) Lewis, Florine Wilson, Geraldine Reid and Wanda (Gene) Williams; brothers, Sherwood Ray (Lawton) Kasey and Norris (Wanda) Kasey; stepsister, Loretta Otey; stepbrother, James (Lois) Croan; aunts, Gladiola (Charlie) Phelps, Vashti Hunter, Eree Kasey, Daisy Kasey and Gladys Webb; uncles, James (Linda) Swain, Giles Swain and Jimmy Lee Swain; like-dear-children, Antawyon Martin, Sadie (William) Mitchell, Shirley (William) Bentley, Diane (Harvey) Cardwell, Sherman (Lola) Wilson, Timothy "Tiny" Hancock, Eldridge "Bug" Wilson, Eric Saunders, Andrew Robinson, Jerome "Russ" Bonds, Brenda M. Stores, Evangelist Mary A. Gill, Josie Hairston, Rasheeda Mitchell, Heather Gunn, Darlene Reeves, Marquetta Wilson and Rochelle Williams; numerous nieces, nephews, others relatives, Pilgrim Baptist Church Family and many faithful friends. A Service of Celebration will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 12 noon at Pilgrim Baptist Church with Rev. Dwight O. Steele, officiating and Rev. Linnell M. Kasey as eulogist. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. The family and friends visitation will be Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Pilgrim Baptist Church from 7 to 8 p.m. Friends may call at Serenity Tuesday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. for viewing. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service. www.serenityfuneralhome.net.
Dorothy
We wish to extend to you and your family our deepest heartfelt sympathy and pray that our HEAVENLY FATHER will continue to keep all of you in HIS loving arms of protection.Dorothy our families go a long way back to seventh and nineth avenues in Northeast.Linnell will be sourely missed.
Donald Lee Harris and family
Donald L. Harris
April 15, 2010 | Fort Washington, MD
To the Kasey family, My heartfelt sympathy to you on the passing of your loved one,Linnell.May God give you the comfort and strength you need during your time of bereavement.
Joyce Jones
April 15, 2010 | Roanoke, VA
Rev.Kasey,
Sorry to hear of thr passing of your
father.KNow that God's always does what best even if we don't understand
it know. Your family are in my prayers.
The sun really does shine after the rain.
Ann Mitchell, Princeton,WV
April 14, 2010
HEY TENITA JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
TRACY JOHNSON
April 14, 2010 | ROANOKE, VA
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
WOODY SMITH
April 14, 2010 | TROUTVILLE, VA
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Joanne Stuart-Rogers
April 13, 2010 | Roanoke, VA
Deepth sympathy
Chestnut Grove Baptist Church
Family
Rev>Garrett Harmon -Pastor
Sis: Judy Starkey- Clerk
Sis: Roberta Carter -Corrsponding Secretary
April 13, 2010
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Abbey & Leilani Lawhorn
April 13, 2010 | Roanoke, VA
Norris and Wanda and entire Kasey family, we are praying for the Lord to strengthen you during your time of loss. God bless and keep you.
Aileen Claytor and Family
April 13, 2010 | Roanoke, VA