Obituary of Virginia Beatrice Dowell
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Virginia Kite Dowell, 93, of Roanoke, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went to her heavenly home, Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Dowell; and her son, Ronald H. Dowell.
She is survived by daughters, Sharon (Polly) Willis, Joyce McFadden and husband Mike, Brenda Bower, Janet Metz and husband Rudy, Wilma Harter and husband Brian, and Susan Jobe. In them she found her purpose; Her children were her life, they will honor and love her always. Also survived by daughter-in-law, Judy Dowell; grandchildren, Tracie, Jill, Kelly, Trae, Shawn, Ryan, Whitney, Travis, Ashley, Troy, Hunter, Shannon, Jason, Ashtin, and Jo; 30 great-grandchildren; brothers, Jerry Kite and George Kite; sisters, Betty Leonard and Nancy Malone; as well as numerous loving nieces and nephews. She never met a stranger and she was Granny to all.
The family would like to thank the 8th floor at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital as well as the Palliative Care for the loving care they provided to Virginia.
The family will receive friends Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Simpson Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted Friday, December 16, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Simpson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tommy Figart officiating. Interment to follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home, (540)366-0707.
Thursday
15
December
Visitation
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Simpson Funeral Home Chapel
5160 Peters Creek Road
Roanoke, Virginia, United States
(540) 366-0707
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Friday
16
December
Service
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday, December 16, 2016
Simpson Funeral Home Chapel
5160 Peters Creek Road
Roanoke, Virginia, United States
(540) 366-0707
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Friday
16
December
Interment
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Friday, December 16, 2016
Sherwood Memorial Park
1250 East Main Street
Salem, Virginia, United States
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5160 Peters Creek Road
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 366-0707
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Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 632-4200
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