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Betty Amrhein Obituary

Betty Beckley Amrhein, 87, of Roanoke, passed away May 23, 2012, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center, with her children present. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver (Wookie) Amrhein and her brother, Milton (Shiney) Beckley.

She is survived by her children, Pam B. McCulloch and husband, Steve, Lesley A. Cox and husband, Craig, and Steve Amrhein and wife, Kathy; her sister, Sarah (Tady) Moore and husband, Jim, four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Mama was known for her quick wit, which she maintained until her death. She enjoyed encouraging people to read the Bible with friends Debbie, Floyd, 2 Ellens and Jimmy. Mama had a hope of living on earth with no sickness or death under God's Kingdom Rule by Christ Jesus. Matthew 6:10, Psalm 37:29, Revelation 21:4, and Revelation 7:9. Special thanks to Dr. Tom Edwards and Dr. Bauer and all of the nurses and techs at Lewis-Gale Medical Center.

A Memorial Service will be held at Friendship Community Chapel, 327 Hershberger Rd. Roanoke, on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to North East Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3495 Belle Avenue, NE, Roanoke, VA 24012. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel and Crematory. 540-362-1237.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Roanoke Times from May 25 to May 27, 2012.

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Henry & Rosetta Howard

May 31, 2012

Dear Pam,Steve,and Lesley: Henry and I (Rosetta -nee Farris) were deeply saden to hear that your Mother has passed away. Our hearts go out to each of you and we keep you and all your family in our prayers.

Lottie Jones

May 27, 2012

I am sending you words of encouragement and love. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I only spent a short time with her at LGMC Room 510. Jason her Nurse took great care of her. He helped her to breathe better and made sure that she was comfortable. I even saw her smile and she talked to us. Her pain was under control, thanks to Jason and he made sure that she was turned every two hours. I pray that you will be comforted by the out pouring of Love from your many friends and loved ones.

Jamie Broyles

May 27, 2012

Lesley and Craig, Please know that my thoughts are with you. I am so sorry for your loss.

May 27, 2012

Steve and Kathy. I am sorry to hear about your loss.

Melvin Hicks

May 27, 2012

There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous according to Acts the twenty-fourth chapter verse fifteen.
Betty's faithfulness to Jehovah to the end made Jehovah's heart rejoice. She will be rewarded with everlasting life here on the paradise earth.

May 26, 2012

Steve, we just heard about your mother's passing. we both are so sorry. but it wont be long before we will all see the ones we've lost. stay strong. our prayers are with you and your family.
troy and lisa pierce

Judy Hensley Mercer

May 25, 2012

Pam,

I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's loss. What a happy face she had!

Linda Holland Flora

May 25, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

May 25, 2012

Pam & Steve, so sorry to read of your Mom's passing. My family sends deepest regards,prayers and the belief in God's blessing of life everlasting.

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