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Irene Tolley Obituary

TOLLEY, Irene TeelAge 90 of Nashville, TN, formerly of Christiansburg, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, January 12, 2009 at Richland Place Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, James Edward (Ed) Tolley. She is survived by two children, a son, J. W. "Pete" Tolley and wife, Debbie of Lynnville, TN and a daughter, Anne Tolley Kelly and husband, J. Edward Kelly of Richmond, VA. She is also survived by her two grandsons, Paul Kelly of Nashville and Brad Tolley of Cookeville, TN. She is survived by two sisters, Edith Phillips and Peggy (Roger) Sheppard, and a brother, Don (Betty) Teel, all of Christiansburg. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, E.G. (Tootie) Tolley of Princeton, WV. She was dearly loved and is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was a long-time member of the Christiansburg Church of Christ, and most recently of the Hillsboro Church of Christ in Nashville, TN. The funeral will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 2 p.m., at Horne Funeral and Cremation Service, 1300 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg. Interment will follow the service at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg, VA. Condolences may be offered online at www.hornefuneralservice.com. HORNE FUNERAL SERVICE, (540) 382-2612.

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Published by The Tennessean on Jan. 15, 2009.

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Beverly Vaden Porter

January 24, 2009

Dear Ann, Pete and family,
Frank and I were sorry to learn of your mother's death. We know you have many wonderful memories of her and that you made her very proud. She lived a long life but it is still hard to give up a parent. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

frankie muse

January 17, 2009

Frankie Muse,
I'm a friend of Bull Teel. I go to the Church of christ in Radford. I'm so sorry for your lose. You are in my prayers.

sincerly
Frankie and Monsey Muse

Catherine & Bill Pace

January 17, 2009

Dear Ann, Pete and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this day. We loved Irene and always enjoyed her visits to Richmond. We remember her kindness to us during our loss of Tom in 1978.

Jeanette Orlic

January 17, 2009

Roger and Peggy Sheppard

I am so sorry about Peggy's sister. I didn't know yesterday when I saw you at Dorothy's funeral.

Kari Johnson

January 16, 2009

Anne and Ed,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. May the special memories of her stay with you forever.
Kari and Dan Johnson

Sheri Raeder

January 16, 2009

I feel truly blessed to have met "Irene-y." I have enjoyed all our visits over the last year and a half. It is easy to see why she means so much to Paul. She will be deeply missed and thought of often.

Chyrl Pennington

January 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of loss. May your memories of her last forever.

Narlene Dulaney

January 15, 2009

Pete and Debbie....So sorry to read of the death of Mrs. Tolley. She was such a classy lady. She was the type of individual that you would always remember once you had met her. I am sure she will be missed by her family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

George & Shirley Shaver

January 15, 2009

Irene was special to all who knew her. We have wonderful memories 0f her and Ed and are touched by your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. With Deepest Sympathy,

Jim & Alice Bishop

January 15, 2009

Our heartfelt sympathy to Irene's family. We have know the Teel family for many years.

Myron Keith

January 15, 2009

Pete, You have been a wonderful son to your parents. Best wishes to you as you say goodbye.

Jim Elliott

January 15, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your love one.
James (Jim) & Patsy Elliott
Roanoke, VA.

Phoebe Poff

January 15, 2009

Pete & Ann
My deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your Mother. She was a dear lady and friend to all.

Steve & Debbie Ingram

January 14, 2009

Pete, Debbie, Ann and family,
Irene was such a dear lady. We are so sorry for your loss.

Jean Curtis

January 14, 2009

Pete & Ann
As you know, your mom and dad were very special to me and taught me so much. They treated me as a friend-not just an employee. All my sympathy.

Frances and Doug Hodges

January 14, 2009

To Peggy and Roger, Doug and I are so sorry about your loss. God bless and keep you

Mr. & Mrs. W. Richard Shelton

January 14, 2009

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs.Tolley. May God comfort you and your family at this time. Hold onto the special times and memories that you shared together.

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