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Norma June Crosier Bales

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Norma Bales Obituary

Norma June Crosier Bales, 77, of Pearisburg, Va., passed away Sunday morning October 11, 2009, at her home. Mrs. Bales was born on April 29, 1932, and was a daughter of the late Clinton Roscoe Crosier and Gertrude Baker Crosier. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 sister; and 4 brothers. Mrs. Bales was a retired employee of First Union Bank in Pearisburg and was a member of Angels Rest Fellowship in Pearisburg. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ivan G. Bales Sr., of Pearisburg; one son, Ivan G. Bales Jr., of Pearisburg; three grandchildren, Christopher T. Bales, Ashley M. Bales, Matthew W. Bales; and one sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis C. and Odell Martin, of Pearisburg. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Givens Funeral Chapel with Dr. Don McKinney and the Rev. Gary Poff officiating with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences can be sent to the family at givensfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 12, 2009.

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Mandy Havens

October 13, 2009

Norma was like a grandma to me and was such a beautiful and sweet person. I will miss her always. Hang in there. I love you guys.

-Mandy

Lisa Epperley

October 13, 2009

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Norma was a very sweet lady. I enjoyed working with her at the bank years ago. No matter where I would see her, she always greeted me with her warm smile.

October 13, 2009

I have wonderful memories of working with Norma. She was so kind and such a friend of bank customers. I am so sorry for your loss.

Marcy Marcussen, Pearisburg VA

Myles Hylton

October 12, 2009

A truly nice person. So sorry for your loss.

October 12, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Norma was a beautiful lady, kind and caring. I enjoyed working with her at First Virginia Bank. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandra Marshall Mullins

Atkins Family

October 12, 2009

We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with each of you.

Steve and Zachary Atkins
Debbie and T. J. Atkins

Robert Morris

October 12, 2009

To the Bales Family: My sorrow goes out to the Bales
Family.
Norma was a very beautiful lady who always
had a smile on her face. A perfect teller at First Union
Bank who made it a joy to bank there. I'm so happy
I was able to visit the family when visiting in Giles
in August 2009.
Robert Morris of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

Melanie

October 12, 2009

Chris,
I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you - ALWAYS!!!

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