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     Elizabeth Catherine Long was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on October 17, 1926 at Virginia.^2,1 As of May 1, 1976,her married name was Hall.² She married Lawrence Clifton "L.C." Hall, son of Roscoe Staten Hall and Mary Fay/Faye Elizabeth Bailey, on May 1, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Elizabeth Catherine Long died on October 14, 2019 at Virginia at age 92.¹ She Elizabeth Catherine Hall of Roanoke, Va., departed on her next journey of faith on Monday, October 14, 2019, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, compassion and love. Born on October 17, 1926, to James Aaron and Betty Marie Long, she was the seventh of what would become nine children. Growing up on a farm, she developed at an early age the work ethic that would guide her through the rest of her life. Faced with the daunting task of raising two young sons by herself, she would go on to work several different jobs before settling into a career at Eli Lily. She would spend the rest of her professional career at Eli Lily before retiring in her early 60s. Most folks would at this point be content to relax and enjoy their “golden years.” Not Liz! As a mom, there are not words that could express adequately the job she did. Raising two sons alone was not an easy task but one that she excelled at. She made sure that there was always food on the table, clean clothes to wear and always presents under the tree. She taught us right from wrong, to be kind and respectful to everyone and to always try our best. As with most moms, her children were her proudest achievement. Having joined the congregation at First Baptist Church in the early 1960s, she would now enter her next career as a tireless emissary of the church teaching Sunday School, volunteering whenever there was a need and finally becoming a member of the Homebound Ministry. The many hours she would spend visiting the sick and injured was a true testament to her compassion and love for all she met. Over the years she took great comfort in being able to be with those in their time of need, sitting with many as they took their last breath. Her hope was that she was able to in some way, ease their fears and make sure that they knew that they would not be alone. Preceding her in death are her parents; and siblings, Ralph, Clarence, Margaret, Thomas, Wilford, Ida and Virginia. Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Daisy Fisher; sons, Richard (Joan) Via and Lynn (Mary) Via; grandchildren, Jeremy, Eric, Kaitlyn, and Nicholas; and numerous nieces and nephews. To her extended church family, she loved you dearly, please remember her fondly. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel. A Funeral Service celebrating Liz’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2019, at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Jay Dove officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. on October 18, 2019.¹

     Charlene Irma Copley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on December 24, 1921 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of March 23, 1940,her married name was Hall.¹ She married Lawrence Clifton "L.C." Hall, son of Roscoe Staten Hall and Mary Fay/Faye Elizabeth Bailey, on March 23, 1940 at Paw Paw, Pike Co., Kentucky.¹ Charlene Irma Copley and Lawrence Clifton "L.C." Hall were divorced on January 14, 1974 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Charlene Irma Copley died on April 14, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^3,2,5 She Charlene Copley Hall, 85, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord on April 14, 2007. Born in Jaeger, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late John and Minnie Copley and was predeceased by her brothers Harold and Joe Copley. Mrs. Hall attended Shenandoah Baptist Church. A retired seamstress, having worked many years for the former Samuel Spiegel in downtown Roanoke and Towers Shopping Center, she continued working at home using her talents in sewing for many years. She was also well known for her gift in cooking from scratch, especially biscuits and gravy for Sunday lunches. She had also done wedding receptions, making the wedding cakes and mints from scratch, truly making the occasions special for the brides. A woman with a kind and gentle spirit, she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Our loss is Heaven's gain. Those left to mourn her passing and celebrate her home going are her daughters, Jeanne Hall and Lois Wise of Roanoke; her sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Ann Hall of Chesapeake, and Gary and Barb Hall of Roanoke. She was a loving and devoted grandmother to her granddaughters Heather and Jennifer Wise of Roanoke, Dannielle and Jon Mclvor of Chesapeake; grandson Zachary Hall of Baumholder, Germany; her former husband L. C. Hall; and her "grand dogs" Hunter and Bailey. She is survived by a daughter Lynda Hall-Moran. She is also survived by her brother Gene and wife, Marge Copley of Crystal River, Florida, and a host of family and friends. A celebration of her life will be held at 12 Noon, Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at Oakey's North Chapel. Dr. Robert L. Alderman will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday at Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237. on April 16, 2007.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-36-7037.⁵ Robert Alvin Padgett was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.² He was born on September 11, 1933 at Henry Co., Virginia; The SSDI and his death certificate have a birth year of 1932.^2,5,6 He died on October 1, 1980 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 47.²

     Mack Clyde Hodges was buried at Old Well Christain Church Cemetery, Spencer, Henry Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 16, 1909 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Helen Frances DeHart, daughter of Turner Lee DeHart and Louvie Mildred Padgett, on August 9, 1942 at Martinsville, Virginia.¹ Mack Clyde Hodges and Helen Frances DeHart were divorced on December 20, 1968 at Henry Co., Virginia.² Mack Clyde Hodges died on October 6, 1974 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 65.^3,5

     His Social Security Number was 227-16-0781.³ James Columbus Corns was born on June 28, 1915 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.^1,3 He married Mildred Louise DeHart, daughter of Turner Lee DeHart and Louvie Mildred Padgett, on September 4, 1964 at Henry Co., Virginia.¹ James Columbus Corns died on October 6, 1995 at Henry Co., Virginia, at age 80.^2,3

     Clifford Clyde Rorrer was born on March 1, 1924 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mildred Louise DeHart, daughter of Turner Lee DeHart and Louvie Mildred Padgett, on April 27, 1946 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,2 Clifford Clyde Rorrer died on September 14, 1960 at Sunnyside, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 36; Died in a logging accident.¹