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     Shirley Ann Poole Shirley Poole Sweeney, 78, of Roanoke, passed away, Monday, May 4, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Max Sweeney. She was born in 1936 to the late Dwight and Mildred Ferguson Poole. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a nurse at Lewis-Gale Hospital and seamstress making many beautiful quilts. She enjoyed traveling, playing scrabble, camping, and traveling with her Shir Shir group. She is survived by her sons, David (Judy), Randy, Darrell; Grandchildren, Rhiannon, Sarah, Mikayla, Aaron, Liam; Great-grandchildren, Maebel, Wyatt; Brother Tommy Poole(Linda); Friends, Marci, Joe, Janie, Bruce and countless more. Special thanks to her best friend for many years, Betsy Davies. It would be impossible to count the number of lives she touched over the course of her life. A Graveside service will be held at Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd, VA.² She was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on July 30, 1936.¹ She married Max Earl Sweeney, son of Major Lee Sweeney Sr. and Margaret Marie Powell, on December 31, 1954.^1,2 As of December 31, 1954,her married name was Sweeney.¹ Shirley Ann Poole died on May 4, 2015 at Virginia at age 78.²

     Lillie Virginia Custer was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 She was born on November 8, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 She married William Riley Conner, son of Daniel R. Conner and Lydia "Liddie" Poff, on March 13, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of March 13, 1890,her married name was Conner. Lillie Virginia Custer died on March 6, 1955 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^5,3,4 She Mrs. Lillie Virginia Connor (should be Conner), 81, died at her home on Bent Mountain yesterday. Surviving are four sons, Ernest V. Connor, Nace; Grover J., Daniel R. and Edward O. Connor, all of Bent Mountain: six daughters, Mrs. Lydia Ann Wimmer, Bent Mountain; Mrs. Minnie J. Mills, Mrs. Myrtle Mallory, Mrs. Cassie Campbell, Dora Hollaway, all of Roanoke, and Mrs. Maude Poff, Copper Hill; two brothers, Harden Custer, Roanoke, and Hosea Custer, Christiansburg; 28 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Puckett Cemetery. on March 7, 1955.⁴

     Carylin Sue Slusher was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on April 10, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4 She married William Earl Conner, son of John Cledys Conner and Willie Oliver Sisson, on July 17, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 As of July 17, 1965,her married name was Conner. Carylin Sue Slusher died on December 30, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.³ She Carylin Sue Conner, 76, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was born on Tuesday, April 10, 1945, to the late T.C. "Jack" and Lula E Slusher. She was a very sweet and loving mom to Ricky. She loved all her friends and family very much. She will truly be missed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, William Earl Conner; two brothers, Clinton, and Wallace Slusher. Carylin is survived by her son, Ricky, and Ricky's stepson, Tyler; sister-in-law, Barbara Conner; brothers, Jerry and Leon Slusher; and many special nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Tim Wilson officiating. on January 2, 2022.³

     Shirley Maenola "Nola" Witkowsi was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on December 22, 1938 at Washington.² She married Oliver Julius "Jack" Sweeney, son of Major Lee Sweeney Sr. and Margaret Marie Powell, on April 17, 1954.^4,2 As of April 17, 1954,her married name was Sweeney. Shirley Maenola "Nola" Witkowsi died on January 16, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^2,5 She In the early morning hours of January 16, 2008, Shirley finally rejoined Jack in God's kingdom. Shirley Nola Witkoski Sweeney, 69, of Christiansburg, formerly of Floyd, slipped into heavenly peace surrounded by family at Avant Rehab Center in Roanoke. Born December 22, 1938 in the state of Washington, Shirley was a wonderful person who was loved by all she met, and she truly loved life. She lived life to the fullest, and loved her cat, Boots like her child. She was a devoted wife, and the most wonderful mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend you could ever ask for. Shirley was predeceased by her husband, Jack, her parents, Ben and Helen Witkoski, a sister, Yvonne Braget, and a brother, Jerry Witkoski. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters and son-in-law, Marla Melvin of Christiansburg and Susan and Arlie Hill of Radford; her grandchildren and spouses, Amy and Butch Cook of Fredericksburg, Shana and Brian Griffith of Christiansburg, Daniel Hill of Radford, Kayla Melvin of Radford, and Brandon Hill of Richmond; six and a half great-grandchildren, Madeline, Jack, Emma and Lilly Cook, Onyia and William Griffith, and an unborn great-grandson, Travis Mabe, who is due January 30; a special niece, Deborah Baum of Floyd; her brother and sisters, Bernard Witkoski of South Carolina, Cherie McKinnley of South Carolina, Marla Price of Washington State, and Judy Hendricks of Washington State. Along with many other family members who will miss her dearly, she is also survived by her longtime friends and sisters-in-law, Pauline Sweeney and Daphine Sowers. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2008, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel, with the Reverend Graham Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home on Friday after 10 a.m., where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. The family expresses a special thank you to Avant? of Roanoke for all of the care and support given to Shirley during her stay there. Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on January 17, 2008.²

     Frances Pearl Conner was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on December 7, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married Jackie Ray Sowers, son of James Andrew Sowers and Dorothy Marie Hatcher, on June 5, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,4,2 As of June 5, 1965,her married name was Sowers. Frances Pearl Conner died on October 12, 2014 at Virginia at age 67.² She Frances Pearl Conner Sowers, 67, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie R. Sowers, Sr; daughter, Sherry Elaine Sowers; mother and father, Willie Sisson Conner and John Cledys Conner; brother, Kenneth Conner; mother-in-law, Dorothy Sowers; Father-in-law, James Sowers; special cousin, Doris Conner; and special friend, William Robertson.Frances is survived by her son, Jackie and wife, Vicki and their children, Camden and Cole of Fredericksburg, Va; daughter, Teresa and husband, Mike and their children, Devin and Madison of Cloverdale, Va; daughter, Lisa of Glen Allen, Va; brother, Earl Conner and wife, Carol, of Roanoke, Va; sister-in-law, Barbara Conner; sister-in-law, Lois Hartman and husband, Herman; brothers-in-law, Russell Sowers and wife, Sharon, Bill Sowers and wife, Jeanette, Roger Sowers and wife, Laura; and many special nieces and nephews.She attended Garden City Baptist Church and worked at ITT Exelius, where she had many friends.Prior to her position at ITT, she was well known as a caregiver to numerous children who kept in touch with her throughout her life.Funeral Services will be at noon on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastor Jay Fields officiating.Interment will follow at Red Oak Grove Cemetery in Floyd, VA.The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2014at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on October 14, 2014.²