Obituary of Katherine Hamblin

Katherine Deyerle Hamblin, 98, of Roanoke passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014. She was born December 5, 1915 a daughter of the late Ernest and Ida Lawson Deyerle. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Hamblin, sisters, Helen Deyerle and Gertrude Carter, brother, Gordon Deyerle, and son-in-law Lowell Platter. Mrs. Hamblin was a life long member of Peters Creek Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her daughters, Gail Platter of Roanoke; June Shipplett and husband Eric of Mt. Sidney; grandchildren, Lynnette Baker (Don) of Mineola, Fla.; Malinda Wallace of Granite Falls; Suzanne VanSplinter (Eric) of Greer, S.C.; Paul Jenkins (Leandra) of Crozet; and Sarah Kosalka (Tomasz) of Harrisonburg; great grandchildren, Nicole Baker, Patrick, Matthew and Jessica Wallace, Katherine and Annabelle VanSplinter, Lyla and Ainsley Jenkins, Anna and Elizabeth Kosalka; nieces, Janet Miller of Bridgewater; Brenda Lipscomb of Crozet; nephew, Ernie Deyerle of Roanoke; and special friends, Lewis and Jackie Pratt of Draper. For those preferring to make memorial contributions, the family suggests memorials be made to Peters Creek Church of the Brethren 5333 Cove Road Roanoke, Va. 24019. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. Wednesday at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road. A graveside service will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Old Peters Creek Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at Peters Creek Church of the Brethren at 3 p.m. with Dr. Jack Lowe and Dr. Ernie Deyerle officiating. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home. 366-0707