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     Clara Elizabeth Lewis was born on November 5, 1937 at Amonate, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of October 31, 1959,her married name was Perdue.¹ She married Eddie Wayne Perdue, son of Clarence Wade Perdue and Mary Evelyn Steele, on October 31, 1959 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.¹ Clara Elizabeth Lewis and Eddie Wayne Perdue were divorced on July 14, 1967 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ Clara Elizabeth Lewis died on April 17, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.² She Clara Elizabeth Lewis Whitlock, November 5, 1937 - April 17, 2022. Clara Elizabeth Lewis Whitlock of Roanoke, Va., passed peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. "Bubbe," as she was affectionately known to her grandchildren, is survived by her sons, Jason B. Perdue (Cindy) and Bryan J. Mosher (JoLeigh); grandchildren, Brandon G. Perdue, Trevor C. Perdue (Kayla), and Abigail M. Mosher; sister, Harriett Barnard (Willard); and brother-in-law, Les Blankenship. Clara was born to James Arthur and Eunice Moore Lewis in 1937 in Amonate, Virginia, and spent her early years in Tazewell County. In 1945, the family moved to Roanoke County where her parents felt she and her sisters would get a better education. Clara graduated from Hollins College with a degree in dance and embarked on a career in public education. She taught at Southview and Mountain View Elementary Schools, Monroe Junior High School, and William Fleming High School. She was a pioneer in the field of special education, teaching special needs children before there were state and federal guidelines. Her love of dance and music remained constant throughout her life and was a great source of happiness. Friends and family remember her many performances as a soprano soloist, a musician with the Roanoke Symphony, and a dancer in both Showtimer's and Hollins College productions, just to name a few. In 1978, Clara followed her mother, Eunice Sprinkle, into federal service as the official court reporter for the Honorable James C. Turk, Western District of Virginia. Over the next 30 years, she traveled with Judge Turk throughout Western Virginia, leaving an indelible mark on all those she encountered. Clara and Judge Turk were avid devotees to the crossword puzzles in local newspapers, and if you visited Judge Turk's chambers, you were often asked for a six-letter word for something. If you were fortunate, you might have been given a letter or two as a clue! Clara dearly loved her career and her Court Family, but her grandchildren, Brandon, Trevor, and Abby, were her pride and joy! "Bubbe" made it her mission to teach her grandchildren about the wonders of the ancient and modern worlds; the power of words; and the majesty of music and the arts. She regularly took them to The Smithsonian in Washington D.C; to storytelling conventions in Virginia and Tennessee; and to Civil War battlefields where her ancestors fought. "Bubbe" traveled extensively throughout the world, and she delighted in bringing treasures home to share with her family and friends. Egyptian artifacts, cultural masks, tapestries, spears, jewelry, and costumes were all displayed lovingly in her home. For many of you who knew Clara well, it will not surprise you that she proudly donated her body to the Virginia State Anatomical Program for the training of future medical practitioners. on April 26, 2022.²

     Teresa Gayle Perdue was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on April 12, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She died on April 25, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     Joe Reeves Lamport Joe Reeves Lamport, 79, of Cobbs Creek, VA passed away on June 30, 2018. He was born and raised in Britton, SD. He was predeceased by his parents Ruth and Clark Lamport, and his brother Steve Lamport. Joe graduated from The University of South Dakota with a B. A. in Political Science in 1962, and a J. D. in Law in 1964. In 1964, he joined The United States Air Force and his 27 year career as a Judge Advocate included tours of duty in Texas, Arkansas, Thailand, Germany, Washington, DC, New Mexico, Hawaii and California. He retired from the USAF in Washington, DC in 1991 with the rank of Colonel and upon retirement moved to Mathews County, VA. Joe, along with his wife Cheryl, was an active member at Christ Church, Kingston Parish, Mathews, VA. He participated in many other volunteer activities in his community until Multiple Sclerosis prevented him from doing so. Joe is survived by his wife of 27 years, Cheryl Hamilton Lamport. He is also survived by his daughter Kelly Lamport Rosales (James) of Dallas, TX, and his three step-children, Stacie Hamilton Baird (Scott), Stuart H. Hamilton, III (Anja Bauer) and Scott Hamilton (Lora) six grandchildren, Stuart H. Hamilton, IV, Shelbie Baird, Tate Hamilton, Spencer Baird, Reese Duncan and Leah Hamilton. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Louise Foster, and sister-in-law Cathy DeRemer (Michael), along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends. The family would like to thank all of Joe's devoted friends, especially Bill Crowe and the staff of Heron Cove who lovingly cared for him over the past five years. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, 320 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA with interment to follow in the Church Cemetery.³ He was buried at Christ Church Kingston Parish Cemetery, Mathews, Mathews Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 19, 1939.² He married Cheryl Annette Johnson, daughter of Byron Dunkley Johnson and Sadie Louise Perdue, on June 8, 1991 at Henrico Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Joe Reeves Lamport died on March 30, 2018 at Virginia at age 79.^2,3

     John Raymond Foster was born on June 30, 1918 at Richmond, Virginia.^3,4 He married Sadie Louise Perdue, daughter of Albert Taw Perdue and Bertha Alice Board, on January 12, 2008 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ John Raymond Foster died on December 1, 2013 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 95.^2,5 He Mr. J. Raymond Foster, 95, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wives, Mildred Wirt Foster and Shirley Jellie Foster, and is survived by his wife, S. Louise Foster; stepchildren, Sharon Thompson and Nomie Wirt. After serving in WWII with the 420th Army Air Forces Unit, Mr. Foster retired after 41 years of service with J. W. Ferguson & Sons. He was a long time member and former deacon of Broadus Memorial Baptist Church and was a member of Henrico Union Lodge #130 AF&AM with 65 years of Masonic service. on December 4, 2013.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 223-84-6906.² Patricia Elaine Price was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on July 17, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4,6,5 As of April 14, 1984,her married name was Perdue.¹ She married Alfred Dwight Perdue, son of Alvis Vernon Perdue and Virginia Imogene "Jean" Walters, on April 14, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 Patricia Elaine Price died on November 15, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 38.^2,4,6,7 She PERDUE, Patricia Elaine Price, (Patti), 38, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2000, shortly after delivering twin babies, Alexander David and Kylie Morgan Perdue. Currently living in Roanoke, Patti was born July 17, 1962, had graduated from Lord Botetourt High School and attended Virginia Tech. Patti had been a teller with First Virginia Bank for many years and also worked in ticket sales at the Roanoke Civic Center. Patti and her husband, Al were also very devoted members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 81, Roanoke. Patti is survived by her new babies; her husband, Alfred Perdue; parents, John D. and Phyllis Price of Troutville; sister, Christine Curry; and brother, John Daniel (Danny) Price; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, special sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and their families; and a special great-aunt, Blanche Kulback of Johnstown, Pa. Interment to follow at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on November 17, 2000.⁴