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Cleo Stoots Obituary
Born July 15, 1914, in Russell County, a daughter of the late Clinton and Ida Amburgey Hale, she was the wife of the late Thomas Stoots. She was of the Christian faith.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Russell Hale and Earl Hale; sisters, Evelyn Powers, Ruby Diamond, Clara Price, Dallas Barnette; a daughter, Betty Jean Gillam; son-in-law, Roy Burke; grandson, Ronnie Burke; and great-grandson, Brian Austin Teague.
Survivors include two daughters, Connie Leonard and husband Wesley, Bristol Tennessee, and Audrey Burke, Church Hill, Tenn.; two sons, Thomas (Buddy) Stoots and wife Nadine (Carrie), Bristol Tennessee, and Roger Stoots and wife Glenda, Bristol Tennessee; granddaughters, Tonia Teague and husband Donald, Chandra Matney and husband Mike, Shirley Stanley and husband Mike, Debbie Burke and Cindy Shaffer; grandsons, Mark Stoots and wife Tracy, Michael Stoots and wife Joanna, Randy Burke, Jerry Burke, David Burke, Kenny Burke and Ronnie Burke; great-granddaughters, Celestial Dawn Leonard, Amanda Stanley, Cynthia Walden, Kristen Shaffer, Samantha Collins and Michelle Humphrey; great-grandsons, Cameron Teague, Marcus Teague, Jacob Teague, Ken Purkey, Jason Walden and Justin Dougherty; also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, in the Combs Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Carl Young, Rev. Steve Taylor and the Rev. G.W. White officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, in Ketron Memorial Gardens. Those attending are requested to meet at the funeral home by 1:30 p.m. to go in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Walden, Donald Teague, Mark Stoots, Jerry Burke, Randy Burke and Gary Powers. The family will receive friends 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, prior to the service at the funeral home.
Combs Funeral Service, 591 Fincastle Road, Lebanon, VA 24266, (276) 889-4444, is serving the Stoots family.
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Teena & Darrell Beavers
November 21, 2006
We went to High School with Connie and knew her parents. Our parents knew Connie's parents, went to school and grew up with them. Now Tonia is friends with our daughter Britnie. AND NOW Tonia's boys have gone to school with and are friends with Britnie's daughter.
Kyra Rasnake
November 13, 2006
Connie and family my heart goes out to you all. I had a very special relationship with Cleo, I wasnt only a nurse who cared for her, she was like a grandmother to me and was always willing to listen and share my life with me. She will be greatly missed!
With Love and Prayers,
Kyra
Chris Sterling
November 12, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Cleo Stoots at this difficult time. I too am a friend of Tonia's, and know from her influence what a wonderful person Cleo must have been.
BRENDA TEAGUE
November 12, 2006
I AM TONIA'S MOTHER-IN-LAW AND KNEW CLEO. SHE WAS ONE OF THE KINDEST AND NICEST PEOPLE I HAVE EVER MET. SHE WAS DEVOTED TO ALL HER FAMILY. I AM SO SORRY SHE IS GONE BUT SHE HAS GONE TO A BETTER PLACE. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
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Liz Kilpatrick
November 12, 2006
I did not know Cleo but I do know Tonia, her granddaughter. If Tonia is anything like Cleo, then Cleo had to have been an outstanding and wonderful person. Warmest thoughts and prayers for Tonia and the entire family.
Chandra and Mike Matney
November 12, 2006
Very special granny in all the world! She will be missed greatly by all the memories we shared. She would fuss at me all the time due to no reason...oops but really she did heve reasons...lol Granny Stoots i love you and cant wait to see u in heaven one day.
Tonia, Donald, Jacob, Cameron, Marc Teague
November 12, 2006
My heart is broken with the loss I feel. Nothing will ever be able to mend the place in my heart that is empty. I love you so much and will miss you with every breath that I take. I know you are much happier and in a better place, and I know I will see you once again. You are with papaw again and Austin and that takes some of the pain away. I miss you so much sometimes I think I might go crazy. You will always be with me, in my heart, my mind and in spirit. I hope you know how much I love you and I'm sorry I wasn't there for you before you passed. I love you, granny.
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