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Mary Lorene Blankenship SINK

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4257 Brambleton Ave.

Roanoke, Virginia

Mary SINK Obituary

Mary Lorene Blankenship Sink, 84, of Southwest Roanoke County, went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2012. She was an active member of First Church of God on Hildebrand Road, NW. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Sink, her parents, Melvin and Viola Blankenship and her brother, Carl (Polly) Blankenship.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Cathy Sink, of Frisco, Texas; her daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Steve Pate, of Troutville; two granddaughters, Lauren Sink, of Frisco, Texas and Mary Pate, of Troutville; sister, Beatrice (Bea) Sink, of Roanoke; aunt, Alie Hartman, of Roanoke; nieces and nephews, and many good friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at First Church of God on Hildebrand Road, NW at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, with Dr. James Milner officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2012, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Apr. 8 to Apr. 10, 2012.

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Kevin & Michelle Clemons Ray

April 13, 2012

So sorry to hear about your loss. All of the family will be in our prayers.

April 11, 2012

Rick and Cathy sorry for the loss of your mother. I'm still working at the business and would love to talk to you. 9925959.

Dennis & Myra Blankenship

April 10, 2012

God has called another ANGEL home. You are all in our thoughts and prayers

Joyce Kessinger

April 9, 2012

So sorry to hear about your loss. May friends give you comfort and God give you peace.

April 9, 2012

Rick, Cathy and Lauren: So sorry to hear of your loss. May friends give you comfort and God give you peace.

Sharon Blankenship

April 9, 2012

Rick and Cathy, just to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

DEBBIE HARTMAN ENGLISH

April 9, 2012

RITA AND RICKY, IT HAS BEEN MANY YEARS SINCE SEEING YOUR FAMILY LAST , BUT I STILL CAN SEE YOUR MOM IN MY MIND. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU GUYS DURING THESE BLEAK HOURS.

Frank Blevins

April 9, 2012

Mary was a great lady and and long time friend and fellow church member. Mary will be missed by all who knew her. May God be with her family during this time and give them peace.

Ann Hawley

April 8, 2012

Mary has been a long-time friend and I will miss her. She loved her family so much and my prayers are with you Rita and Rick and families.

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