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Mary Roark Obituary
She was born in Washington County, Va., a daughter to the late Howard and Laura Anderson Bowman, and was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She was a former employee of Bristol Memorial Hospital and was a caregiver to her deceased husband, Jesse Roark, for many years.
Ms. Roark was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a brother, Jake Bowman, and a sister, Louella Trivette.
Survivors include daughters, Linda Layell and husband Donald and Melissa Collins; sons, Howard "Rusty" Roark and wife Carol, Jesse Roark and wife Connie and Mark Roark; sisters, Thelma Trivette and husband Don and Marie Barker and husband Reeves; sister-in-law, Jean Bowman; brothers, Merl Bowman and Billy Bowman; grandchildren, Kevin Layell and wife Lisa, Brian Layell, Karen Tribble and husband Jay, Jelissa Collins and Jerry Junior Collins; great-grandchildren, Lindsey Layell, Brayden Layell and Carly Tribble; and special friend, Myrna Bush.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006, at 11 a.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Zimmerman officiating, assisted by the Rev. Brad Davis. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers include Wayne Bowman, Michael Wambolt, Charles Walsh, John Snodgrass, Brian Blaylock and Don Leonard.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home and other times at 255 Island Road, Bristol, Va.
The family would like to say special thanks to their brother, Mark Roark, for his devoted care of Mary and Jesse over the years. Mark, we love you and your kindness will never be forgotten. Also a special thanks to the Hospice staff.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wellmont Hospice, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, Tenn. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net.
Weaver Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
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Jayne McGlothlin & Family
September 29, 2006
Dear Family, Just a note to say how sorry I am for those of you that will miss Aunt Mary. Aunt Mary was never at a loss for words. Anyone that really knew her will never forget what a wonderful person she was. One of the most intelligent things my Uncle Jay Roark ever did was to marry this lady. To my knowledge she was loved by everyone. She'll always be remembered in my heart - until the day we meet again, and we will.
I thank you, her family for sharing such a beautiful mother with me down over the years. My love and prayers are with you all. I shall never forget her. She's now waiting on us.
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Bobbie Blaylock
September 29, 2006
I know that the lost of your mom is very a devasating thing to your entire family, but know that she is now in the hands of God. She is safe at last and her health has been renewed. She is also back with your dad oh what a wonderful reunion that they had. and most important she has seen the face of God. Someday we all hope to see our Lord and Saviour face to face. what a glorious time that will be. you all are in my thoughts and prayers may God touch each and everyone of you and give you the grace to get through this difficult time in your life
God Bless and love to you all
Bobbie
TINA (ROARK) MANN
September 29, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
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