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Nellie Driskill Maxey

Nellie Maxey Obituary

Nellie Driskill (Nell) Maxey, 85, of Rustburg, died Thursday, September 18, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 19, 2008.

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Carla Lewis

October 10, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carla and Bill Lewis

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September 20, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Wendy Carmichael Reid

September 20, 2008

Robert and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Nells passing. Hold your memories close. I pray that God will comfort you during this difficult time. I enjoyed seeing Nell at the reunion this year and I know she enjoyed hearing the singing after lunch. If there is anything we can do for you just let us know. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

John & Deanne Driscoll

September 19, 2008

Robert and Family,
I was sad to here of Nell's death. I always enjoyed visiting with the family at the Driskill-Carwile reunions. May the Lord bless you at this time. You are in our prayers.

Millie Rosser

September 19, 2008

Buddy, Martha & family,
I'm very sorry to hear of Nell's death. I'm thinking of you during this time of sorrow. I love you,
Millie

Jill Driskill Ruthemeyer

September 19, 2008

Robert and Family,
We have such fond memories of Nell and certainly appreciate all Robert and Nell did for us when we were staying the summers at the "branch." Especially memorable were the services at Diamond Hill. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we are comforted knowing Nell is at peace.
Love,
Frank and Estelle Driskill and family
Jill and Jim Ruthemeyer and family

Tammie Hodges

September 19, 2008

Buddy and Martha,

I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. I will always remember how your mother made James and I feel right at home on our trips to pick up bees.

Warrenett Vaughan

September 19, 2008

Dearest Martha and Family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kenneth Hudson

September 19, 2008

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

danny lindsey

September 19, 2008

You are in our prayers

Andrew/Judy Guthrie

September 19, 2008

Mr.Maxey and family, we were so sorry to hear the passing of Mrs.Maxey. May the LORD be with each of you.

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