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Polly Wake Obituary
Polly Joyce Wake, 85, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, died on Monday, May 3, 2010.
She was born on November 22, 1924, in Rockingham County, North Carolona, to the late Otis Pleasant Joyce Sr. and Annie Bennett Joyce.
She was a graduate of Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, Virginia. Mrs. Wake was a dedicated educator for 36 years. She began her teaching career in the Rockingham County School System, where she taught for 13 years and retired after 23 years of service in the Albemarle County School System in Virginia. During her retirement, she enjoyed traveling and playing bridge. She loved being with her family and gathering with friends. She will be remembered for her humor, passion, generosity and courage.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Willis Chitwood Wake; and her brother, Otis P. Joyce Jr.
She is survived by her son, Willis Chitwood Wake II and his wife, Jennifer, of White, Georgia; a daughter, Kenna Wake Lappana and her husband, Russ, of Lawrenceville, Georgia; two grandsons, Jamie Wake and Adam Lappana; and brother, William R. Joyce of Stoneville, North Carolina.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 2010, at the Stoneville Christian Church, 209 Glenn Street, with the Reverend Buddy Self officiating.
A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 2010, at the Rock Gate Cemetery, Route 240, Crozet, Virginia, with the Reverend Marie Hulme Adam officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Polly Wake Fund, Lynchburg College, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
Arrangements by Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, Georgia, 770-932-1133, www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Jennifer Ward
December 14, 2010
Mrs. Wake was my 4th grade teacher at Crozet Elementary, and I'll never be able to put into words how special she was. I sincerely regret that I did not make better efforts to keep in touch with her over the years, but she was and always will be very very dear to me.
Jennifer Ward
December 14, 2010
Mrs. Wake was my 4th grade teacher at Crozet Elementary-and I'll never be able to put into words how special she was. I regret that I did not make better efforts to contact her as I got older, but she was a dear lady and beloved teacher. And, I know that she will be missed by many, including myself.
May 25, 2010
Kenna and Willis, my condolences on the passing of your mother, she was one of my dad's favorites. This is Chuck Witt, and I am sure you remember my dad, Charles, whom your dad was a best friend of and your mom taught for. He is currently residing in Mountainside Assisted Living here in Crozet (we are all still here) battling dementia. I would very much like to come to your Mom's service at Rockgate, but may be at a swim meet in Norfolk with my daughter, I am not sure. If I do not make it, I may arrange for my brother or sister to bring Dad. He thought a great of your mother. Take care. Chuck Witt
May 25, 2010
Mrs Wake taught my children at Crozet Elementary School...she was a great teacher as well as a great person...Lou Fitzgerald
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