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Mary Woodson Obituary
Mom was born on September 8, 1926, to Ralph and Annie (Tomlin) Brown and in 1944, married our Dad, John H. Woodson. She passed quietly at her home on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, surrounded by loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her husband and parents; three brothers, William Brown, Ralph "Pete" Brown, and George Brown; one sister, Ethel Tillman; her stepson, John "Sonny" Woodson; a granddaughter, Sandra; and two sons-in-law, Steve Bishop and Charles Barnett.
A lifetime resident of the Charlottesville area, Mom was a homemaker and longtime caregiver at the Cedars Nursing Home. She loved her family first and foremost and took great pleasure in bird watching and collecting wind chimes. And a trip to the beach was about the only place you could convince her was worth leaving home for.
She is survived by three sons, Ronnie Woodson, Bobbie Woodson and Donald Woodson, all of Charlottesville; four daughters, Mary Ecklund of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Robin Barnett of Charlottesville, Delilah Bishop of Haymarket, Virginia, and Bunnie Woodson of Charlottesville; two daughters-in-law, Janice Woodson and Arlene Woodson; son-in-law, Charles Dolan; 16 grandchildren and 25 great- grandchildren.
A memorial service is planned for 12 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren in Ruckersville with interment directly following at Holly Memorial Gardens in Charlottesville.
Donations may be made in her honor to Hospice of the Piedmont.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Robin
November 29, 2011
Mama, it's 1:05 Tuesday morning. Again I can't sleep
I love you ma. Merry Christmas in heaven, your daughter
Robin
November 2, 2011
Love you ma
Robin /your daughter Barnett
November 2, 2011
Mama it's 3:41a.m. 11/02/11 I can't sleep, it's been almost a year and the pain is as bad if not worse than when you left
I love and miss you sooo much
Megan Wood
January 19, 2011
I am so sorry that I did not hear about this sooner. I feel like a part of my heart was just lost. "Nana" was always, and will always be in my heart, as is the whole family. I love you all so much, and always will. Please let me know if you need anything. My love to all.
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natalie milam
December 28, 2010
bunnie i am sorry to hear about your mother may god be with you through this very difficult time
Robin Barnett
December 28, 2010
I Love You Mama and I miss you so. I miss our Sunday movie times.When I whispered in your ear to close your eyes and pretend to sleep,I had no clue it would be our last time.
bunnie woodson
December 27, 2010
mommy i am your baby nothing can ever change that. i miss you with all my heart. you wanted me there at the end, i was. the day before you went home to the lord was the best day you had in weekes.i feel so very blest to have that time alone with you. the christmas music we listen to together and you holding me in your arms while we listend i will never forget. i love you mommy. i will hold you in the deepest part of my heart forever.
Margie Kirby
December 27, 2010
Robin,Delilah,Mary Ellen ,Bunnie,Ronnie, Bobbie, Donald and Family, Mrs.Woodson will always hold such a special place in your hearts and rightly so for she loved you all so very much and with a special love to each of you. She was a careing and loving lady and will be missed by many. My heart,love, and prayers go out to you all. Margie Strickler Kirby
Mary Allen Eckland
December 25, 2010
Mom when I came home and you hugged me and said "my first born is home." The next day when I was about to leave we hugged each other and you said we had a long road together. The ache in my heart will never stop, and my love for you will never end.
Bill and Debbie Davis
December 25, 2010
Robin and family, I'm so sorry to hear of you're loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Decker
December 25, 2010
Nana you were a true angel I just wish god didnt have to take my angel away. I love and miss you nana more and more as each day passes. I could never forget you. I love you so much!
Wanda Jones
December 24, 2010
We love and miss you so much grandma..You are in our thoughts every minute of each day..I love you grandma..Wanda&Andy
Amanda Gray Runion
December 24, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I remember your mother as a quiet,yet very strong and dedicated woman. Even though I was a child back on Parker Pl, I could see her deep love for her children.
Amanda Gray Runion
December 24, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I remember your mother as a quiet,yet very strong and dedicated woman. Even as a child back on Parker Pl,I could recognize the deep love she had for her family.
Amanda Gray Runion
December 24, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I remember your mother as a quiet,yet very strong and dedicated woman. Even as a child back on Parker Pl, I could recognize her deep love for her family.
Ray&Mary Keyton
December 24, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
charlie barnett
December 24, 2010
There is and always will be the biggest part of my heart that belongs to you,the best grandmother any of us could have asked for,love you nana..
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