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Edith Hamblett Obituary

Edith Louise B. Hamblett, 85, of Roanoke, went to be with The Lord, and to join her beloved of 62 years, Everette B. Hamblett, on Saturday, December 18, 2010. Mrs. Hamblett was a former employee of Sears. She and her husband, Everette, had a doll shop for many years at Happy's Flea Market . She was a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, Dee-Maw and Dee-Dee. She leaves behind a loving family, her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn H. and Bobby L. Woolwine, of Salem; sons and daughters-in-law, Victor L. and Cynthia L. Hamblett, of Salem, Mark B. and Judy Hamblett, of High Point, N.C.; grandchildren, Kerri Anne Sitze (Jeff), Tammy M. Cornwall (Derek), Heather L. Sauls (Rob), Bryanne K. Hamblett, Christopher R. Taylor (Laura), Jason L. Woolwine (Amy); great-grandchildren, Meredith Sitze, Benjamin Sitze, Hannah Cornwall, Addison Cornwall, Nathan Sauls, Jack Sauls, Abigail Taylor, Carson Taylor and Riley Woolwine; along with three special nieces, Barbara Loyd, Janice Cassell, and Norma Alley. Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Albin Crutchfield will officiate. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2010.

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Mary Blessard

October 22, 2024

Miss you auntie Louise
You are with Dad now your brother red Clarence h Blessard
Love you guys bunches
Tippy
Mary Blessard

Shelly Dalton

December 27, 2010

Louise and my mom, Beulah Hopkins, played bingo together for many years. Mom was so upset when Everett passed, and she talked to Louise almost daily. She passed 4 years ago and now the bingo gang will be together again. May they all receive the big jackpot in their passing.

Barbara Loyd

December 20, 2010

I will miss you always, I Love you! Barbara

Paula Akers

December 19, 2010

Aunt Louise you will be missed. Now you will be with Uncle Everett. You can now rest in peace and you will always be loved. Love Paula Murray Akers

December 19, 2010

Paula & Gary Akers (Barbara Loyd, daughter and son.) Aunt Louise We will miss you.

Diana Murray-Dyer

December 19, 2010

My bestess Aunt!!! I miss you Aunt Louise, but you are surely resting now with Everett.. We 'll miss you going to eat with us and hearing you call me Dinanna... Rest in peace. Remember you were always loved and adored ... Love Dinanna (Diana Murray Dyer)

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