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Christie Manley Roach, 62, of Charlotte, died Friday, March 5, 2010 at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville NC after a valiant 11-month battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Christie was born November 28, 1947 in Charlotte, NC. She was the daughter and first born child of Mr. William 'Bill' Odell and Peggy Kimble Manley of Dallas, TX and the wife of Mr. Wayne Roach of Charlotte, NC. Christie resided on Mecklenburg Avenue in Charlotte with 5 siblings during her childhood years. She was a 1966 graduate of Garinger High School and was Service Coordinator for 15 years with Moore Heating and Air and 10 years with Comfort Design in Charlotte. Christie is survived by her husband and soul-mate of 7 years, Wayne Roach and three sons Tim Grant and wife Amy; Bob Furr and wife Crystal; Lance Furr and wife Tina, all of Charlotte, and step-daughter Wendy Roach Miller and husband Mike of Huntersville, NC; grandchildren Amber Grant, Brianne Furr, TJ Grant, Brandon Furr, Cole Furr, Jessica Furr, Deese Miller, Grace Furr, and great-grandson Mason Grant; parents Bill and Peggy Manley of Dallas, TX; sisters Carol McMullen of Nashville, TN; Gail Blankenship and husband Greg of Memphis, TN; Kathy Welker of Dallas, TX; brothers Bill Manley, Jr. of Somer Point, NJ; Tony Manley and wife Becky of Rowlett, TX; 'chosen sisters' Jean Whitlow McCraw and Patsy Whitlow Cokernak; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Christie is joined in heaven by infant granddaughter Anna Caroline Furr. Christie's battle with cancer was a lesson in strength and courage. Through Christie's illness, she brought together her family, longtime friends and strangers, demonstrating how to face a challenge in life with dignity and grace. She was an inspiration to everyone. Her laugh was infectious. It always brought a smile to the heart of everyone around her. Christie embraced life with energy and determination. She had an unconditional love for her family and for life. Christie enjoyed special trips to the Mountains with friends, family and shagging trips to the Beach, cookie sleepovers with "Granny", 60's music, and dancing with her 'sweetheart' in the driveway. Her life will be long remembered as a beautiful symphony of smiles and laughter. She was our very special 'Granny and Mama Mia'! WE LOVE YOU GRANNY! The family will receive friends Monday, March 8, 2010 at Calvary Church of the Nazarene, 4000 N. Sharon Amity Rd., Charlotte NC 28205 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life memorial service will follow. Memorials in Christie's honor may be made to Levine and Dickson Hospice House, 11900 Vanstory Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078, or CaringBridge Donation Processing Center PO Box 131447 Houston, TX 77219-1447.
Published in Charlotte Observer from March 6 to March 7, 2010