Karen Leigh Barton Lilly, 41, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at her home. Karen was preceded in death by her half brother, Adam C. Barton, and is survived by her sons, William Glenn Lilly and James Andrew Lilly; and her best friend and former husband, Glenn Lilly; her father and mother, James A. and Dianna Light Fletcher, of Roanoke; her brother, Kevin Fletcher and wife, Kristina, of Salem; her sister, Janet Johnston, of Radford; her granny, Josephine Light, of Salem; her special friend, Bert Orta, of Salem; her uncle and aunt, Barry and Julie Light, of Roanoke; two nephews; and several cousins. God saw you getting tired
and a cure was not to be.
So He put His arms around you
and whispered, "Come to Me."
With tearful eyes we watched
as you slowly passed away.
Although we loved you dearly,
we could not make you stay.
A loving heart stopped beating.
A daughter, mother, and sister
is at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
A funeral service will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 11 a.m. December 3, 2011, with Bishop Jimmy Webber, presiding. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.
.jpg)
David L. Fisher, 67, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was retired from Lawrence Transportation as sales manager. A humble man committed to family! He celebrated life everyday loving music, dancing and storytelling that will forever fill our hearts. Also a diehard Redskin's and Jeff Gordon fan! He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Pritt; and first cousin, Janie Layman. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Fisher; son, Mike Fisher; daughters, Kristin Rush and Patti Blackstock; sons-in-law, Ken Rush and Jeremy Blackstock; and grandchildren, Kendra, Cathy, Skylar, Ericka, Thomas, Alexandra, Langdon, Ava and Julie. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Journey Church Building Fund, 3564 Read Mountain Road, Roanoke, VA 24019, 540-966-5683. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Michael Duval officiating. The family will be receiving friends at Oakey's North Chapel on Thursday one hour before the service. All attendees invited to a Celebration reception immediately following at a private residence.
and Madeline
