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Tamela Whitlow Obituary

Tamela Gail (Tammy) Whitlow, of Radford and formerly of Pearisburg, departed this life on Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center at Radford. Born in Pearisburg on November 7, 1961, she was a daughter of John R. and Judy J. Meredith of Narrows. She attended Pearisburg Christ Fellowship in Pearisburg, was retired from the Celanese Plant at Narrows, was a 1980 graduate of Narrows High School, and was a No. 1 Hokie Fan of Beamer Ball. She leaves to cherish her memory her parents, Judy and John Meredith, of Narrows; her husband, Jerry Quesenberry, of Radford; her daughters, Bethany Whitlow Shuff, of Pearisburg, and Erine Michelle Miller, of Radford; her stepdaughter, Jessica Wendie Quesenberry, of Radford; her brothers, Gregg and Darlene Meredith, of Narrows, and Johnny and Robin Meredith, of Narrows; her brother-in-law, Stephen Quesenberry, of Pulaski; her six grandchildren; and canine baby, Hokie Quesenberry, of the home. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 6 p.m. on Tuesday evening, May 10, 2011, in Pearisburg Christ Fellowship, 1412 Wenonah Avenue, Pearisburg with Pastor Gregg Cox officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to The Women's Resource Center, P.O. Box 477, Radford, VA 24143. The family will receive friends at the church after the services. The Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to kendallfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on May 10, 2011.

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Beth Shuff

May 22, 2011

Thank you all for your warm thoughts in our time of loss. They are greatly appreicated. Bless you all.

Gail Mann

May 10, 2011

Beth I am very sorry for your loss.

May 10, 2011

" IT was a pleasure to of known you as a neighbor and a friend. Sometimes when there are no goodby's or fairwells it makes it hard. May you rest in peace. We will be watching out for your loved ones" (Sue, Donna, Bobby, and Becky) (Radford, Va.)

Tracey Fields Haney

May 10, 2011

Another sad loss for the NHS Class of 1980. She will be greatly missed.

Roger Gilbert

May 10, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Tina Boettner

May 10, 2011

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

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