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Barbara Lefler Obituary

Barbara (Gail) Lefler, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Eula Mae and Andrew Norris; her half sister, Patty and her granddaughter, Chastity. She is survived by her children, Jeff Spillman (Nancy), Marc Spillman (Debby), Lon, Laura Ash (Doug), Brian (Hilda), Mike (Debbie), Becky Mason (Jeff); and her former husband, Mike Spillman, who took her to many appointments and out to eat. Also surviving are nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her sister, Sandy Davis, of Texas. Barbara "Gail" will be cremated and her cremains will be scattered at one of her favorite spots. A celebration for her life will take place at a future date. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel & Crematory, 540-982-2100.
Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2010.

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KIM CARLISLE

November 23, 2010

Lon, Jeff, Andrea, Tony and family, I am sorry for the loss of your Mom and Grandmother. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

mom- back in the day. We all miss you!

laura ash

November 23, 2010

November 22, 2010

Barbara Gail's classmates from her school years at Burney, Indiana, wish to express our condolences to her family. May God be with you all during these difficult days. - Frank Pumphrey, Former Classmate, Sierra Vista, Arizona

Beverly Taylor

November 22, 2010

Laura,Zander,Lon and family,sorry for the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. May God bless and comfort you.

Dorothy Byrd, resident chaplain

November 22, 2010

Edinburgh Square Residents wish to express our condolences to the family and friends of Barbara Lefler, our former resident. God bless you and comfort you in your grief.

November 22, 2010

MY HEART GOES OUT TO JEFF AND THE FAMILY. YOUR MOM WAS A GOOD WOMAN SHE WILL BE MISSED. SHE USE TO BE A WONDERFUL COOK. THE KIDS WILL MISS THEIR GEMAW. TAKE CARE ELLA

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