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Juanita Fallen Obituary

Juanita Woodford Fallen

Juanita "Nan" Fallen, beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. She passed peacefully at her home with her family surrounding her.

She was born Aug. 30, 1921, in Lynchburg, the daughter of the late Hubert C. and Blanche W. Woodford. Mrs. Fallen dedicated her life to the care of her family and enjoyed spending time gardening, sewing and attending her circle group activities at Heritage United Methodist Church, where she was a longtime member.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Walter P. Fallen, and her son, Ronald W. Frye. Mrs.Fallen was also preceded in death by her first husband, Roy L. Frye.

She leaves with loving memories one devoted daughter, Beverly F. Mann, and her husband, Larry. Mrs. Fallen cherished the time spent with her granddaughters, Tammy M. Parlier; Wendy M. Snow and her husband, Jeffrey; and Tracy F. Pappalardo and her husband, Russell. She was loved by her great-grandchildren, including David W. Parlier, Jacob H. Snow, Matthew P. Parlier, Katherine G. Snow, Michael C. Parlier and Anthony J. Pappalardo. In addition, a host of extended family members and friends join in the celebration of her life.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at Heritage United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Riley Smith and the Rev. Louis Beckwith officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Sept. 3, 2010, at Tharp Funeral Home as well as other times at Mrs. Fallen's residence in Forest. Interment will be at Fort Hill Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank Dr. Richard Stowers and his staff for providing loving, compassionate care to Mrs. Fallen for many years. We would also like to offer our sincere gratitude to the staff of Centra Hospice for their devotion to our family during the past few weeks.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Heritage United Methodist Church, 582 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502, or Backpacks For Kids Sake at Gleaning For The World, P.O. Box 645, Concord, VA 24538.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharp

funeralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News & Advance on Sep. 3, 2010.

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Robin Turner

September 4, 2010

Beverly, Larry, Tammy, Wendy and Family.....You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you all.

~Lawrence, Robin, Ralph, Mike and Sam

Pam & Eric Welfare

September 4, 2010

Dear Beverly, Wendy, Tammy and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your grandmother. My heart aches for you all. We will continue to keep you in our prayers.

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