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Violet Gray Bussard Corbett Rocke

Violet Rocke Obituary

Violet Gray Bussard Corbett Rocke, 90, of Roanoke, died Saturday, February 23, 2008. Celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.
Published by Roanoke Times on Feb. 26, 2008.

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Brenda Roop

February 27, 2008

Mr. Woodrow Rocke,
Please know that we have you in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Violet was a very dear Lady and a Grand Lady she was. She will be missed by all of us. Know that we are thinking of you.
Love to you, The Roop's, Jeff, Brenda and Steven.

Don and Linda Gibson

February 27, 2008

To the entire Rocke family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

Heather Morrow

February 26, 2008

Dear Uncle Woodrow and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with
you during this time. Please let us know if you need anything.
Much Love,
Your Grandneice,
Heather Morrow (Claudines grandaughter, Paul Morrows daughter)

Paul and Barbara Morrow

February 26, 2008

Dear Uncle Woodrow:
So many of our dear relatives are gathering on the other side. Won't it be great to join them all?
Much love and our prayers.

Andy Corbett

February 25, 2008

Sure am sorry to hear of Violet's passing,know she has had a difficult time in these last years. I always felt close to Aunt Violet, and she never let me get away with much as a youngster. Our sincere sympathy and prayers of support for all her family ar being sent to you tonight.
Hope and Andy Corbett

Dwight & Marjorie Griffin

February 25, 2008

Ron and Jenny, we are thinking about you during this time.

Lori Worges

February 25, 2008

Dearest Woody Betty, and Family,

Our sincerest sympathy for your loss. May you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

May God bless you all and keep you safe.

Warmest Regards,
Reg, Joan, Kathi, and Lori Yost

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