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Lucille Willis Obituary
Lucille Wood Willis, 91, formerly of Ivy, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010, at Birch Gardens in Fishersville, Virginia.
She was born on February 9, 1919, in Albemarle County, the daughter of the late Grayson and Anna McAllister Wood.
Mrs. Willis was preceded in death by her husband, Morrison Willis in 1985; six brothers, Ervin, Tommy, Stuard, Kenneth, Fulton and Eddie Wood.
She is survived by one brother, Dan Wood of Waynesboro; one sister, Jo Lee Hanger and her husband, B.B. Hanger, of Staunton; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Prior to retirement, she was secretary in the Comptroller office at the University of Virginia.
A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, April 16, 2010, at Riverview Cemetery in Charlottesville, Virginia, by Pastor Chuck Wiest.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
There will be no public viewing or visitation at McDow Funeral Home, Waynesboro. Those wishing to express their condolences online may do so at www.mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice.
The family appreciates the wonderful care and love given by the caregivers at Birch Gardens. (Corrected)
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Mary Garman Schaus
April 15, 2010
My mom, VInda Garman and Lucille Willis were great friends. Many fond memories of being at her house in Ivy along with Morrison -she always made spanish rice which she knew I loved and a marshmallow dessert (YUMMO). She always laughed easily. She never forgot to send birthday cards to both my brother and myself. Both Morrison and herself were our adopted Aunt and Uncle. I know both of them are in heaven now, happy and loving each other once again. I can just see my Mom and Lucille playing pranks on each other now and forever. Rest in peace "Aunt" Lucille!
Claudia McRay
April 15, 2010
I've known Mrs. Willis since the mid-60's. I asked her one day how she was doing and she told me she felt like an old woman. Since that day, Mrs. Willis has been my grand-ma. She was indeed a wonderful woman and I shall miss her dearly.
April 14, 2010
I talked to Mrs. Willis many times when she worked at the Rotunda, she loved the University,and will be missed.
Phyllis Gough Dillwyn Va.
Carolyn Cook Martin
April 14, 2010
I remember Mrs. Willis very fondly. Always a great mentor and showed loyalty. The one statement she said to me when she heard I was not working on the Lawn...she said, "Carolyn, you belong on the Lawn." That made me have more love for her and the University of Virginia and to always work harder to get there.
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