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Cecilia Slough Obituary
July 21, 1931 - June 15, 2024
"Ceal", 92, of Roanoke, VA, was raised to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 15, 2024, joining her beloved husband, George; son, Karl; and brother Claude. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Ceal will be held in the hearts of her family and friends. Ceal is survived by her children, Geralynn, Nancy (Phil), Kenneth (Laura); and sister-in-law, Patricia Gaskin. She is blessed with seven wonderful grandchildren, Megan (Louis), Eric, Kyle (Madeleine), Courtney (Bryant), Krista (Randall), Sarah (Tracy), and Anna (Jacob); as well as six great-grandchildren, Luke, Jordy, Andrew, Wyatt, Genevieve, and Ellie. Ceal's active involvement in numerous committees and boards, such as Roanoke Catholic Schools, Our Lady of the Valley, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and Basilica of St. Andrew, left a lasting impact on these organizations. Ceal's love of organizing and celebrating were always at the heart of family and friend gatherings.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Basilica of St. Andrews Chapel, 631 North Jefferson Street, Roanoke. The funeral mass will begin promptly at Noon. Ceal will be interred following the funeral mass at St. Andrews Diocesan Cemetery, 3601 Salem Turnpike N.W., Roanoke, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice Roanoke at www.goodsam.care or mailed to: Good Samaritan Hospice Attn: Development 4751 Cove Road N.W., Roanoke, VA 24017. Be sure to include Ceal Slough's name as the individual being recognized with your gift. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting:
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Sheri Carroll
June 23, 2024
Kenny and Geralynn, so very sorry for your loss. She is at peace and will be watching over you !
May memories of good times always keep her close in your hearts.
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