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Delores Tolley Obituary

Ann Driskill Tolley Delores Ann Driskill Tolley, 81, of Forest, formerly of Lynchburg, died on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. She was the wife of the late William Burton Tolley. Ann was born in Lynchburg on February 27, 1932, a daughter of the late Hubert Leslie Driskill and the late Marguerite Thomas Driskill. She is survived by her children, Ronald Tolley and wife, Sue of Forest, Gwen Tolley of Lynchburg, and Teresa Walker and husband, Wayne of Forest; her grandchildren, Steven Driskill of Lynchburg, Monica Gaines and husband, Shawn of Rustburg, Beth Cox and husband, James of Lynchburg, Matthew Walker and wife, Kelly of TN, Michael Walker and Sharmila of NY, and Christopher Walker and wife, Erin of CA; great-grandchildren, Ashlyn, Gavin and Grayson Cox, and Morgan, Emily and Olivia Gaines; a sister, Donna Keyser of SC; and a special uncle, Arthur Alfieri, of MA. The family would like to thank Ann's dedicated caregivers, Bess, Evelyn and Carolyn for the love, time and care that they gave to "Mama". The family will receive friends from 7:00-9:00 p.m. today, Friday, March 8, 2013 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg and other times at the home of Wayne and Teresa. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the funeral home with Ruth Charlton officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be sent to the charity of your choice. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. 434-237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tharpfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The News & Advance on Mar. 8, 2013.

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March 10, 2013

Ron, Sue, and Beth,
We just learned of your loss this morning at HHBC. We will be in prayer for your comfort as you grieve.
JW and Elaine Burton

Margaret Smoot

March 8, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.We were next door neighbors while you lived with Sis and Ed Evans,we shared some good times,and we were both blessed with GREAT PARENTS!!!!!

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