Tami Flippen Woodfin

Tami Flippen Woodfin

Tami Woodfin Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Feb. 7, 2009.
WOODFIN, Tami Flippen, 36, of Midlothian, Va., passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2009. She was a devoted stay at home mom with a passion for art. Tami was a vivacious, fun-loving mother, who touched many lives. It was impossible to have met Tami and not fall deeply in love with her warmth and kindness. We truly love you, Tami. You will be missed more than words could ever describe. Tami was preceded in death by her grandmother, Gloria Flippen. She is survived by her best friend and husband, Brad Woodfin; two sons, Bryce and Gavin; her mother, Patsy and her husband, Larry Breedlove; her father, Danny Flippen Sr.; her brother, Danny Flippen Jr., and his wife, Crissi; two stepsisters, Tonia Dalay and Kim Hasenfus; four neices, Ashley Flippen, Becca Woodfin, Cheyanne and Sadie Hasenfus; and three nephews, Branden and Jacob Dalay, and Lucas Hasenfus; maternal grandparents, Tommy and Katherine Perrin; paternal grandparents, George and Shirley Flippen; and many other family members. The family will receive friends Sunday, February 8, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave, Richmond, Va. 23231, where funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, February 9, 2009, with Pastor Russell Cress officiating. Interment Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, with a reception following at Fort Lee Baptist Church in Richmond, Va.


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Gavin Woodfin

October 31, 2023

Hey Mom, it has been 14 years without you, and I think about you every day. I miss you, and I always think about how my life would be different if you were still here. I know that me, my Dad, and my brother are all still hurting without you here on this Earth today. I hope you are doing well in Heaven, frolicking among the angels. I know you are looking down upon me and I hope you are proud of me. I will always miss you.

Love,
Your Son,
Gavin Woodfin

February 4, 2010

Tami it's been a year already and still do not except that you are gone baby girl. I miss you so much I wish you were here it hurts so much.I miss that smiley face and crazy things that you do. I know you are in a safe place and looking down on all of us you are in so many peoples life. Miss you Tami Love you XOXOXOXOX Mom

Cathy Morgan

February 4, 2010

Brad, boys and family,
My thoughts and prayers will be with you today and always.

Ashley Breedlove

February 3, 2010

I miss you Tami. I'm still hurting to know what everyone still goes through day to day missing you. I know you're in Heaven smiling down. You were the most amazing gorgeous person I had ever met in my life. Since I was little I have admired you. You always had a light around you, and everyone still misses that light. I still pray for our family, I can't believe it'll be a year tomorrow. I remember exactly where I was when it happened, and I remember what it was like when I found out later. I remember that day all too well. Every single time I hear If I had only Known by Reba McEntire, I start crying thinking about you. I miss you being the center of attention in the family. I wish we would have been closer than what we were. But when I was around you, you never excluded me. You included me in. I love looking at all the old pictures, and looking at them, you shine in them. Words cannot truly express how much of a blessing and an angel you were. Forever, you'll live on in our hearts. Although we cannot see you or touch you anymore, you're still here. I love you and miss you.

Patsy Breedlove

May 8, 2009

Tami, I know you are looking down on all of us with your wings in the sky, we all miss you so much my heart hurts all the time, but there is one thing that I do have and that is 36 years of good memories that we have and I will always keep that in my heart.

Your Mom

Katie Nealon

February 19, 2009

To the family,
I met Tami in lamaze class when she was pregnant with Bryce and I was pregnant with my son Jamie. What a bright spirit and cheerful person. She will be missed so much. I am praying for your family at this most difficult time. Love, Katie Nealon

Debbie Drake Hogue

February 11, 2009

Patsy and family,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers go out to you,

Amy Kunkel

February 11, 2009

Brad, Gavin & Bryce: My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so very sorry for your loss and pray that God will see you through your pain.

Kelley Marlin Alexander

February 10, 2009

Brad,

I am so sorry for your loss. Tami was one of the first friends I made in Richmond and your boys were some of my sons' first friends as well. Over the course of one year of preschool, we bonded over our boys and their shenanigans on the playground, and shared some of our hopes and dreams for them as they grew. Her love for and pride in her family was always so clear and strong, and she was so easy to love with her kind heart, great sense of humor and beautiful smile. She will be sorely missed by many. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers and we are here for you if you need anything.

Shannon Wright

February 10, 2009

Tami was a huge part of my past. I have many, many memories of fun, laughter, tears, heartache and it always came back to laughter. I am heartbroken for you, Brad, and for your boys. She always spoke to me of love for you all. Remember that as you try and get through the days ahead. I loved how you celebrated Tami with all of those pictures at the funeral home, it really showed what an amazingly beautiful person she was.

Melanie Winslow

February 10, 2009

Brad - It's been a long time since we worked together in Fraud. I wanted to extend my condolences to you, your boys and the entire Woodfin/Flippen Family. My heart goes out to all of you! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Patsy Breedlove

February 9, 2009

Tami I know you are watching me so I have a few things I would like to say to you baby girl. I will miss you so much. I will miss the phone calls everynight from you and when you hang the phone up you always say I love you Mom, oh how I will miss that. I will call your cell phone just so I can hear your voice. I will make sure Brad Bryce and Gavin is taken care of. I will see you one day in heaven with the angles.
I love you and I will miss you so-----much.
Mom

Susan Slocomb

February 9, 2009

I hadn't seen Tami in years but have always remember her. Especially her smile. I was so deeply saddened to hear of your loss and have been praying for Tami and your family. May God, in time, grant you peace.

Antonia Hutchinson

February 9, 2009

Brad, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. I pray that God will comfort and strengthen you all in the days to come. Know that God hears all of our prayers and look to him for guidance and strength. Cherish the memories and embrace your family and friends. We are here for you!
"Hutch"

Tina Cooke-Anderson

February 9, 2009

Tami and I used to hang out together back in our High School days. Our thoughts are with the family in this time of sadness.

Lynne Tighe-Boland

February 9, 2009

Brad, Bryce, Gavin and the Flippen and Woodfin families -

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know Tami will be looking down and watching her boys as they grow and smiling at each accomplishment they have. She will always be with them and with you.

I am grateful that Tami touched my life even if for just a little while.

Lynne (Gavin's mom from Bryces pre-school class last year)

Monica Keel

February 9, 2009

I went to highschool with Tami. We weren't close but we did have some classes together. I remember that she always had a smile on her face. I was so sorry when I heard the news. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ann Powell

February 9, 2009

Brad, you and your family have my deepest sympathies during this temultuous time. Please know that all of us are here for you in whatever you may need. May God bless you and keep you.

Rocky Coley

February 9, 2009

Brad,
Sorry for you loss. You are in my thoughts. God will be with you.

Debbie Kontovich

February 9, 2009

My prayers are with you and your Family during this time

Dale O'kelley Fields

February 9, 2009

Brad, I am so sorry for your family's loss. I hope that the thoughts, prayers, and helping hands of the family and friends around you and your boys will help you through this grievous time. I hope you know that any of us will do all we can to help.

Carroll Hutchinson

February 9, 2009

Brad,
May God bless your family during this time and always. If there is ever anything I can do just let me know.

Sincerely
-Carroll

Evelyn Chester

February 9, 2009

I'm sorry for you're family's loss, my prayers are with you.

Nicole Hedgespeth

February 9, 2009

Brad my thoughts and prayers are w/ you and your family.

Anne Carter

February 9, 2009

Our thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. Please know that we are here to lend support in whatever way that is needed. Our priority is loving Gavin and providing a safe, warm nurturing environment for him to continue to thrive and grow. We will keep you in our prayers.
Your family at Goddard

Kim Hutto Hindley

February 9, 2009

Brad,
I never had the pleasure of meeting you, but I certainly had the great pleasure of being a part of Tami's life during high school. She is such a beautiful person, inside and out, and she will be greatly missed. You, your boys, and your families are in my prayers and I pray that God protects you during this time.

Beth Mathews

February 8, 2009

My heart goes out to the family at this time and in the days ahead. Tami's spirit will remain in our hearts forever. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

Stephanie Sill

February 8, 2009

My deepest sympathies at your loss. I pray that your memories give you peace and strength in the days and weeks ahead. Tami's smile and sweetness will be missed by many. God bless you and hold you close in your time of sorrow.

Cathy Morgan

February 8, 2009

Brad , Like most I don't know really what to say other than I am so sorry for this tragedy you, your sons and family are going through. I know how much you love your wife. You have always been there for me and everyone else at Capital One and we are going to be there for you every step of the way if you need us. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Bless you.

erica freeman

February 8, 2009

Brad
Though many of us on your team did not know Tami personally we still seemed to know her so well through you. I know this is a great loss to you and your boys as well as the rest of the family. Just know that you have a very strong support system and please don't be affraid to use it. GOD will not only be looking over her in his home but he will be of great assistance to you in leading you in the right direction on where to go from here. I know you have a lot of weight on your shoulders and no matter what kind words of sympathy you may hear there are not many of us who can say we truely understand, but do know we care and will do anything to be of assistance.

Tamica Smith

February 8, 2009

Brad, know that you and your family are in my prayers. May the peace and love of God give you comfort.

Rena D. Talley

February 8, 2009

GOD HAS A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL TAMI, SHE WILL SPARKLE LIKE A SHINING STAR.. OUR TEARS WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR EYES AND RUNNING DOWN OUR FACE, THE LOVE FOR A CHILD IS EVERLASTING, WE LOVE OUR CHILDREN WITH ALL OUR HEARTS... REST OUR ANGEL.......

matt besecker

February 8, 2009

Tami, you were the most intimidating figure when i first came to recoveries. You were so pretty and really aggressive on the phones with customer. After getting to know you I found out you were a sweet heart. Im so sorry that you are not with us anymore but you can look down on all of us now from heaven.

Rena, Russell, Christina Talley

February 8, 2009

Dearest Patsy & Larry & Family:
My heart goes out to you, there are tears in my eyes as I write this what a beautiful young lady,God has her halo and her wings for her, she is in God's beautiful garrden where she can do her art work, what she LOVES to do. To Brad and children, God will watch over you at this sadden time, God will take care of all of you.... I have known Patsy for a life time and have watched her children grow up... She is resting on that beautiful cloud, watching over us...We are sending all of our love and prayers to the family and friends.. May God Bless all of you today and forever..... (The Talley Family) Rena, Russell, and Christina Talley............. Patsy we are here if you need anything at all, please let us know, I love you Patsy....Take care... See you soon.......

Tara Welsh-Duck

February 8, 2009

my deepest symathy goes to the woodfin's and flippen's

Ann Dabney

February 8, 2009

Patsy, you and your family are in my prayers. I love you and am here day or night. Whatever you need, just call..

Jennifer Crostic

February 8, 2009

To Tami's husband, children, family and friends - I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you through this difficult time.

Mary Anne,Tom,& Megan Barnes

February 8, 2009

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family in the very difficult days ahead. She left you with 2 precious children. Know that she will always be with you in your hearts!

vickie maddox

February 8, 2009

brad, even though i never meet you i am the (vica) skillsusa 1982-83 state treasurer. we are all family and i pray that you and the boys will have all the support in the world.

Brenda Fowler

February 8, 2009

Patsy, Sorry for your lost, God will help you through this greaving time in your life. I know she is in Gods hands right now and she will be safe. If there is anything we can do to help you through this, Please let us know.
We Love You All,
Pookie, Brenda Fowler And Family

Tim Lawrence

February 8, 2009

May peace find you in this most difficult time. I was blessed to spend a year with Tami when she was a VICA state officer in high school. I was the state director of VICA and my family and I shared so many wonderful moments with Tami and the other students on her team. She was a bright, energetic and beautiful young lady. I'll never forget her smile and all she did as a young leader to make others feel valued. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Tim Lawrence and Family

MELISSA , MIKEL & MIKAYLA ACOSTA

February 7, 2009

BRAD .............I AM SO VERY SORRY ,YOUR LIFE HAS BEEN FOREVER CHANGED,.....I KNOW YOU WILL GAIN STRENGTH AND TONS OF EMOTIONAL SUPPORT IN DAYS ,MONTHS AND WEEKS TO COME.YOUR BOYS ARE YOUR WORLD AND YOU WILL SURPRISE YOURSELF OF HOW STRONG YOU ARE INSIDE ....AND HOW YOU WILL HOLD YOUR FAMILY TOGETHER AND SOMEDAY HEAL FROM THIS PAIN..

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHYS ALSO GOES OUT TO BOTH SETS OF PARENTS ....AND THE HEARTACHE AND PAIN YOU MUST BE DEALING WITH ,WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS !!!!!!!!

Tanya Jones

February 7, 2009

Brad and Family,
I am truly saddened by your loss. I worked with Tami for several years, and I consider it a priviledge to have known and worked with such a wonderful person. I know that the future may look foggy-but you must remember to trust that God will get you through your difficult times. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers.

Scott Hofmann

February 7, 2009

Brad, please accept the deepest of sympathy from Sharon and I. Your beautiful best friend and wife always brought such love, kindness and happiness anytime we were in her presence. Attempt not to question why God has ask her home so early and always see her in Bryce and Gavin. We are here for you and your family, for anything you may need. Our prayers will be constant for your healing and know that one day you will be with Tami again. Scott, Sharon and Madison.

Holly Gallagher

February 7, 2009

Brad,
My deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family. You are in all my prayers. May God Bless you.

Theresa and Marcus Miller

February 7, 2009

Brad,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this tough time. Please let me know if I can do anything for you and the boys.

Jamie Garthright

February 7, 2009

I hadn't seen Tami since high school but remember her fondly. This was certainly sad news to hear. Brad, you and your family/children are in my prayers. May the Lord watch over you and keep you all in his care...in the days ahead.

vonneva carter

February 7, 2009

Brad, no words can express our deepest sorrow for you, the boys and everyone that knew and loved Tami.You are in our hearts and prayers. Please lean on us for strength,we are here for you.
We love you,
Vonneva and Roger

Gerry Porch

February 7, 2009

Tami was the prettiest cousin!! I love her and miss her very much!! Brad we love you and bryce and gavin too!! Always in my heart!

Charlene Bass

February 7, 2009

Patsy and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. It is always hard to lose someone, but when it is your child, that makes it even harder. Right now, I know it feels like the pain will never lessen, but it will. Look to the Lord and he will guide you through this trying time.

Beverly Conner

February 7, 2009

My sincere prayer in for peace and understanding to all. Tami was my cosmetology student at Highland Springs Tech Center and served as a State Officer for the VICA Organization. She projected a positive image, beautiful smile and a zest for life. I feel truly blessed to have shared a small portion of her brief life. God be with you.

sandra causway-white

February 7, 2009

She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. I hope GOD gives you strength to take your sorrow away.

Monica Crews

February 7, 2009

To Brad, Bryce & Gavin, The Woodfin & Flippen Families,

Time will heal the pain that you are feeling at this difficult time. If there is anything that I can lend a hand with, Brad, please don't hesitate to lean on me. You and your family are in my most intimate prayers.

Suzanne Donkle

February 7, 2009

Many thoughts and prayers are with the family. I knew Tami from school, she was always full of life and laughter. A true angel has left us. May her memory live on forever.

Tanya Bristow

February 7, 2009

Brad, I am truly sorry for your loss. Please know, you and your family are in my prayers.

Charlotte Jensen

February 7, 2009

Brad, may you find strength and comfort in knowing that Tami touched so many lives and that there are so many people praying for you and the boys at this difficult time.

Autumn Keys

February 7, 2009

My thoughts are with your family. May God give you the strength and courage get through this time of sorrow.

Amanda Lindsay

February 7, 2009

Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time of great loss. Tami will truly be missed...her Smile, her Kindness and her Love. She is now with our heavenly father who will embrace her for all eternity. With love and prayers always...Mark, Amanda, Brady and Blake Lindsay.

Kristal Arnold

February 7, 2009

I met Tami one time while celebrating a friend's birthday. As soon as Amy introduced her, I knew she had such a fun personality. We had so much fun that night hanging out, and Tami definitely didn't want the night to end. She became the life of the party that night. Everyone had such a great time that night, and I'm so lucky to have met such a wonderful person even if for only one night. Tami was such a beautiful girl. My thoughts and prayers go out to both families.

Tania Ayala

February 7, 2009

Brad,
I am so sorry for your loss. Tami was such a sweet person and a good friend. My heart is broken to hear this sad news. Tami and I share many memories together over the years and I will never forget them. I will miss her very much. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Sheila McLean-Amory

February 7, 2009

I am a second cousin. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family as well as mine. I wish we would have the chance to have met. Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Leigh Robbins

February 7, 2009

There are not enough words to express my condolences to your family at this time. Tami was so full of love and she always had such kind words to fill us with. She will be deeply missed. May your family be blessed with wonderful memories and be comforted by God's love at a most difficult time.

vickie ellis-wall

February 7, 2009

Tami, you were a blessing to everyone that knew you. I feel honored to have know you since you were a small child. We will miss you.
Patsy, cherish your memories of Tami. She will live in your heart forever. May God Bless all of you.

angela hale

February 7, 2009

Tammi and I went to the same high school, I didnt know her personally but I'm so sorry for your family's loss. Your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers. May god be with all of you through these troubled times.

Linda and John Mahovtas

February 7, 2009

Patsy & Larry,
We're so sorry to hear of your loss.

John & Linda Mahovtas

Anna Moran-Tibbs

February 7, 2009

Travis and family,
Im very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this tough time.

nathan humphries

February 7, 2009

we are thankful to the lord for the time he gave us with her here on earth. he has called her to be with him until we are called.until then she is watching over us till we meet again wayne

Anna Moran-Tibbs

February 7, 2009

Travis and family,
Im very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this tough time.

Diane Snider

February 7, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of grief. I only meet Tami this school year as she put Bryce on my bus..(113) Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

Sheri Jamerson

February 7, 2009

Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this very difficult and sad time. Sheri Russell Jamerson & family.

Lisa Williams

February 7, 2009

My heart goes out to Brad; the children; both sets of families; and all of the surrounding friends. Please believe me when I say that I understand. I lost my husband, who was absolutely my friend and family this week too. It is a confusing, tragic, and lost time. Please know that there are those that share a similar world with you. My prayers and thoughts are with those during their time of grief.

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