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Ardella Crowder Brackens
Ardella Crowder Brackens, 78, of Charlottesville, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2010, at home surrounded by her family.
She was born on May 15, 1931, the daughter of the late Clarence Crowder and Lola Martin Crowder.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Jack Crowder.
Ardella was a graduate of Covington High School. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir and loved knitting, sewing, bird watching, playing the piano, and bragging about her grandchildren.
Surviving her are her husband, James W. Brackens of Charlottesville; a son, James W. Brackens Jr. and his wife, Carolyn, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina; a daughter, Kathy Jay and her husband, Woody, of Greenwich, Connecticut; five grandchildren; and a sister, Aleise Watts of Wilmington, Delaware.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2010, at First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Al Horton officiating. Interment will be private.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010, at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Way, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.
Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Betty Thornhill
May 13, 2010
Jim Sr., Jim Jr. and Carolyn,
I have known Jim and Carolyn since high school days, and met you and Ardella along the way. I am very sorry that Ardella has gone on before us, but very happy to know where she is now. I remember when I first met her and recall how friendly, loving, warm, honest, and funny she was. I know you will miss her deeply. My only advice is to remember all the joy, good times and laughter you had together, and one day it will be easier to let go of the pain and heartache you now feel. Love and best wishes to all of your family.
John and Doris Wharton
May 11, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family
John and Doris Wharton
May 11, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss our thought and prayers go out to you and your family
Kelly and John Shuptrine
May 10, 2010
Jim, Beth just talked to John and told us! We are so sorry to hear about the suddenness and end to your lovely wife's life. I always think of her with a big smile on her face. Please know you and your family are in our hearts and in our prayers.
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Cynthia Dillon
May 10, 2010
Jim, please accept condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. (Cynthia Dillon, AICPA, Audit Quality Centers, WDC)
May 10, 2010
Libby and I are were sorry to hear of the passing of Ardella. She was always the best of friends and we will cherish the memories of our travels in the Club business. To you Jim and the family we will be thinking of you on Thursday and Friday sorry we will not be able to attend. This is always a tough time for all families, just remember she will be in a better place with her Lord no more suffering. Take care and we will check with you later.
Beth Wilson
May 9, 2010
So sorry to hear about your loss. I just lost my Mom 2 weeks ago. I know how hard this is. God bless all of you.
Beth Mawyer Wilson and Family
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