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Virginia Mary Hackett

1918 - 2008

BORN

1918

DIED

2008

Virginia Hackett Obituary

Virginia Mary Hackett, 89, of Roanoke, went home to be with her Lord, husband, Charles, and sister, Chris, on Thursday, July 31, 2008. She was born August 19, 1918, in Roanoke. She was a member of the East Gate Church of the Nazarene where she taught Jr. Girls Sunday School for many years. Her passion was her love for Jesus Christ and to see her loved ones come to know the Lord, so that one day we could reunite in Heaven. She is survived by her six children, Charles W. Hackett Jr., Charles and Virginia Brown, Michael and Helen Hackett, Jerry Hackett, Ray and Bonnie Brown, Rick and Betty McNamara; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, August 4, 2008, at the East Gate Church of the Nazarene. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, August 2, 2008, and 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 3, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.
Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3, 2008.

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Amy McNamara

September 1, 2008

Grandma,

I miss you and it feels like a huge part of my life may never be the same. You will never ever be forgotten. You will live on through me, and all of your grandchlidren, and great grandchildren. I will use all you have taught me and pass it on to my chlidren. So you are always going to be apart of me and my life. Thankyou for being so strong in the Lord and giving me the guidance I needed. I'm so proud to say that Virginia Mary Hackett is my grandmother.

Charles & Genna Lee Brown

August 20, 2008

Happy Birthday Mom. It's your frist birthday with Jesus and all your loved ones in heaven. We know you're happy, but we sure miss you here. We love you. Love your daughter and son

Betty McNamara

August 16, 2008

MOM,
How do I say goodbye to my best friend? I can't, so until we meet again on those streets of gold I LOVE YOU and I'LL MISS YOU. I thank GOD for the gift of a WONDERFUL, LOVING, PRAYING, CHRISTIAN MOM. It 's an honor to be your daughter. It warms my heart to know that you are safe,happy,well and that you'll never be in pain,lonely or sad again. I look forward to the day We'll all be together again. PRAISE GOD! LOVE YOU FOEVER! YOUR BABY GIRL, BETTY

Richard McNamara

August 13, 2008

I was sorry I couldn't attend the viewing or funeral. The rest of the family did make it there. Virginia was a great mother-in-law but was like a second mother to me. It will not be the same without Virginia around. At least she was able to visit our family in Ruther Glen before she departed.

Tina Hayes and family

August 11, 2008

We were very sorry to hear of Ms. Hackett's passing. She was a saint and made a valuable and lasting impression in our lives. She will be missed but not forgotten. We'll see her again! God Bless you during the difficult days ahead.

Dellaphene and Nick Eades

August 8, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Virginia was a special sweet lady and we loved her very much. I will miss her Christmas card this year.

Charlene Swing

August 4, 2008

Sorry we couldn't be there today. Sending all our sympathy and love.

Laura Thomas

August 3, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Darren Ingham

August 3, 2008

To the collective family of Virginia Mary Hackett a wonderful and caring woman whom i never actually had the privilege or pleasure to meet but have heard many amazing things from her granddaughter she will be missed from the bottom of everyone's heart a great loss to us all. My she valient watch over those she loved in this life and may you rest in peace my dear sweet lady. my deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. May peace and happiness be with you all.

Joyce St.Clair Barker

August 3, 2008

I am very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.

Amanda McNamara

August 3, 2008

Grandma,
You will never be forgotten. I know your not here are earth with me anymore but your always with me in my heart. You were my best friend. I'm going miss your letters the most. They always brighten up my days when I would go to the mailbox and see a letter from you. I know your happy now at peace with God and all of your family members in Heaven. It's going be hard for me for awhile because I'm going miss my best friend but I know I will see you again in Heaven. I'm going stop wasting time and accomplish those things in life that you would have liked to see me get done. I love you grandma!!! I'll miss ya loads.
<3 you bunches,
Mandy

REGINIA RICHARDS-WILLS

August 2, 2008

BETTY & FAMILY.... I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM..SHE WAS SO WONDERFUL & LOVING TO ALL ..SO MANY MEMORY'S COME TO MIND. MOST OF ALL HER BIG SMILE FROM SUCH A SMALL LADY... I WILL BE THERE TO SEE YOU ALL ON SUNDAY.. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU....GOD BLESS.. LOVE YA REGINIA RICHARDS (WILLS)

LOVE,SHANNON,JR&JOHN PERDUE

August 2, 2008

GRANNY HACKETT,
WE WILL CHERISH OUR MEMORIES THAT WE SHARED WITH YOU.YOU'RE
A VERY SPECIAL GRANDMOTHER,MOTHER,AND FRIEND.WE WILL MISS YOU AND YOUR WARM SMILE.YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS.I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU.

Don Shelby

August 2, 2008

Betty,
God be with you and your family during this difficult time.

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