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Lelia Sowder Obituary

The Lord called Lelia (Lea Ann) Sowder home on Sunday February 5, 2012, where she had longed to go, to see her Savior and join her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Saul; and her brother, I. N. Saul Jr. Surviving are her husband, Wister C. Sowder; son, Tony Sowder and wife, Melissa; two daughters, Rickie Neese and husband, Greg, and Vickie Wood and husband, Robert; three special friends in Alabama; and many special friends here in Roanoke. Also surviving are five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, one sister, Lorraine Paul, of Georgia; two brothers, Jack Saul and wife, Bettie, of Fancy Gap, and Gilman Saul and wife Vera, of Roanoke. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. The Rev. Roger Graves will officiate. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Feb. 7 to Feb. 8, 2012.

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Marvin & Margaret Link

February 9, 2012

Lea Ann was a wonderful friend, so gracious, sweet and loving. She was very special and we are blessed to have known her. Our prayers are with her family and love ones. Love to you all,

Barbara Hughes

February 9, 2012

Dear Vickie and Rickie,
I did not learn of your loss until today. I always loved your Mom and I know how much she will be missed. Know that I am thinking of you and love you very much. Barbara

Jolee Preston NP

February 8, 2012

It was a pleasure getting to know this wonderful woman. As the nurse practitioner on 10 South at RMH, I will truly miss seeing her smile and hearing her call me "Rose." I truly adored her and I wish you all peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Robbie (Saul) Leffue

February 7, 2012

Aunt Lea was truly wonderful to my daughter, Bambi when babysitting her when Bambi was a toddler. She was always patient with her and gave her lots of kisses and hugs. Lea will be remembered as a kind, loving Christian woman and will be missed.

February 7, 2012

"She was a dear friend to my mother, Maritta, and a wonderful person. We were blessed to know her. Our deepest sympathies to you all. She will be missed."
~ Laura

Sky View Baptist Church

February 7, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Vicky Hudgins

February 7, 2012

She was a great lady and friend She was allways there when my mom are dad need she will be missed but now in heaven with my dad I'm sorry for your loss my mom is Tootise Richards

Sandra Turman

February 7, 2012

Tony, I was very saddened to her about your mom, but I also know she is in a beautiful place and no longer sick and in pain. I will always have fond memories of her and the rest of your family. You are in my prayers.

Dylan, Sherry and Dustin

February 7, 2012

Papa Jack,
We were very sad to hear about your sister you are in our prayers.

George & Ruby Thorpe

February 7, 2012

Rickie, Greg & Dylan,
We are so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful lady. She is in a great place now.
Love & Blessings,
George & Ruby

February 7, 2012

Sympathy, strength, and love, Jessica, Kathy, and Gary

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