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Ilene Maxey Obituary

Ilene Hall Maxey, 92, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. She was an instructor at the American Beauty School and also was employed by Roanoke Mills. She was a member of the Vinton congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses since 1940. She was preceded in death by husband, Sidney W. Maxey Sr.; sons, Sidney W. Maxey Jr. and Tommy Maxey; granddaughter, Christina Rose Stevens; son-in-law, Paul G. St.Clair; and daughter-in-law, Patricia Woods Maxey. Survivors are son, Larry D. Maxey; daughters, Bonnie M. St.Clair and Becky Carson and husband, Chuck; 12 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; and daughtersin-law, Ruth H. Maxey and Trina Maxey. Graveside services will be conducted 10 a.m. on Friday, April 2, 2010, at Mountain View Cemetery with Brother Ben Henderson officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.
Published by Roanoke Times from Mar. 31 to Apr. 2, 2010.

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April 25, 2010

Larry, I am so sorry for your loss. I just heard about recently about it. My prayers go out to you and the others.
Barbara and Troy

April 2, 2010

Becky,Chuck,and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Mary Keith Welch

Mandy Davidson

April 1, 2010

Joy and Gina,
I'm so sorry about your grandmother. Please know that I am praying for you and your family. May God give you strength.
much love,
Mandy

susan coltrane

April 1, 2010

Joy, Gina, and families,
We are all so sorry about the loss of your grandmother. Wish we could be there to support you but you are in our prayers.
Love to you all,
Miss Susan, Miss Caitlin, and all of our kids klub families at Asheboro Friends.

Gary & Debbie ` Wilson

April 1, 2010

Becky & Chuck,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Hold your memories close and remember God's promise - you will be together again one day.

Gary & Debbie Wilson

ivy

April 1, 2010

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

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