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1927
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2024
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Alva Anderson Obituary
January 4, 1927 - December 8, 2024
Alva M. Edwards Anderson passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024. She is the widow of James T. Anderson.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Christ Episcopal Church, Roanoke, with a reception and burial to follow. To share condolences, please visit Oakey's website at www.Oakeys.com.
Oakey's Funeral Service - South Chapel
Roanoke, VA (540) 989-3131
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Erin & Ashley Mills
December 16, 2024
Alva meant so much to me, and my daughter Ashley. I´m blessed to have known and loved her. She will always be in my heart. Martha Ann and Susan, I´ll be praying for your families. She sure loved you all, and she was so incredibly proud of her grandchildren!
Linda Holt
December 15, 2024
Alva was a log time friend! Loved visiting with her to talk about her family whom she adored. Prayers for everyone!
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