Testimonials

Mike Goforth, Associate Director of Athletics, Virginia Tech

Good Samaritan Hospice cared for my Dad and supported my Mom during Dad's extended illness.
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Ruoxia Li, Good Samaritan volunteer, New River Valley

Hospice is such a wonderful concept. It doesn’t exist much in my native China. Read More

Judie Lilley, retired nurse, New River Valley

When my husband passed away he was comfortable in his bed. It was the way we all wanted it. 
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Rev. Bill Lee, Loudon Avenue Christian Church and 2011 Roanoke citizen of the year

When I help my church’s congregation with issues related to the end of life, I always think of my father, who benefited from the love and attention hospice care delivers in the comfort of home. Read More

Jim Sears, Center in the Square, President and General Manager

My family and I were so grateful for Good Samaritan Hospice when my brother, Charlie, died years ago. Good Samaritan Hospice provided security and comfort while eliminating fear. It was as if someone was saying “It’s going to be OK.”Read More

Eunice Wright-Scott, Caregiver, Roanoke

Good Samaritan Hospice took great care of my husband before he passed away. But just as importantly, they also took care of me and my family. Read More

Sue Ranson, President & CEO

Every day we walk on sacred ground. It is a privilege to serve our patients and families. Their quality of life is our priority as we journey with them. Read More

Dr. William Fintel, Associate Medical Director, Good Samaritan Hospice

As a physician, I believe that careful and kind attention to the spiritual and emotional aspects of hospice can be as important as good medical care. Read More

Brenda Hawks, MSW

One of my patients was a man with throat cancer. He could not talk or swallow. He had a feeding tube. He lived alone, was sad, lonely and very independent. He loved the beach and hoped to make one last trip to the ocean before his death. It was January when I met him and his prognosis was not good. He would probably not be able to go to the beach. Read More

Kippy Cassell and Dustin Hazelwood, Friends

When we had a need to call on your organization, you were there.  A dear friend of ours was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer  Without any insurance coverage and no means to provide support to our loved one, your organization was more than willing to assist.  Read More 

Katy St. Marie, Admissions

Hospice is an invitation to intimacy. We are the privileged few who are invited to share the final, precious moments and memories with our patients and families. The last six or 16 months of each person’s life should be comfortable, respected and as dignified as possible. Read More

Leigh Anne Miller, RN, Admissions

It is a great honor for me to be allowed into a person’s home…their life…to speak with them, to help them and to hear them during the most important transition time in their lives. Good Sam is not just a job, but a calling. Read More

Marlene Morgenstern, Family Member

When my 88 year old mother was diagnosed with cancer in January 2011, a radical surgery was tried, but failed to achieve the desired goal. My mother chose not to pursue chemotherapy or radiation, as it was felt she would not be able to withstand the intensity of those treatments in her condition and at her age. Read More

Jayne Blakely, RN, Nurse Administrative Manager

About 10 years ago, my family and I lost my sister to cancer.  She was a delightful person.  She had hospice care.  At the time, my exposure to hospice as a nurse was minimal. I watched the hospice nurse come into my sister's life in the last several months. Read More