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Annie Umbarger Obituary
Annie Marie Bowling Umbarger, 93, of Arrington Road, Arrington, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg.
She was born Jan. 15, 1917, in Nelson County, a daughter of the late Harry R. Bowling and Louise Stevens Bowling.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. (Ump) Umbarger, a brother, H. David Bowling, and a son-in-law, Jerry Lee Saunders.
Annie was a member of Woodland Baptist Church in Arrington.
She is survived by three daughters, Virginia U. Brewer, of Charlottesville, Nancy U. Saunders, of Arrington, and Sarah U. Burnett, of Arrington; a son, Charles D. Umbarger, of Arrington; a brother, W. Steve Bowling, of Appomattox; a sister, Dorothy B. Giles, of Arrington; and nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. today,
Nov. 14, 2010, at Woodland Baptist Church in Arrington, with the Rev. Greg McCormick officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service in the church social hall and suggests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions take the form of donations to Woodland Baptist Church, 4334 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington, VA 22922.
Arrangements are by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston, (434) 263-4097.
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Memories and Condolences
for Annie Umbarger
Janice Wilson
November 16, 2010
Sarah, thinking of you and your family. Losing a mom is always hard. But you will have great memories. May you find comfort.
Janice & Mark Wilson
November 16, 2010
I can remember back when Mrs. Umbarger taught me in Sunbeams - she is a memory I will never forget. God bless her family at this time. She was truly a special person.
Judy (Stevens) Hartless (Arrington, VA)
Audrey & David Wimer
November 15, 2010
Our sincere sympathy to your family. May your memories bring you comfort.
BARBARA STEVENS
November 15, 2010
TO THE UMBARGER FAMILY,
MRS. UMBARGER WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON WHO TOUCHED MANY LIVES. SHE WILL TRUELY BE MISSED. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU.
BARBARA AND HAZEL STEVENS
November 14, 2010
Our sincere sympathy to the family of Mrs. Annie, know you are in our thoughts and prayers. She was an incredible lady full of compassion and warmth. Her great faith is a legacy that will endure and that gives her life today in the hills of heaven!
Our prayers are with you,
The Adams Family
Ronnie, New York
Les, Texas
Mary Adams Polglase, Malawi
Caudel & Virginia Campbell
November 14, 2010
Our sincere sympathy on your loss. Mrs. Umbarger was a very special lady, and we have such fond memories of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during the loss of your loved one.
Connie C. and A.D. Massie
November 14, 2010
So sorry for your loss - Mrs. Umbarger was such a sweet person, and we know she will be missed by her family and friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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