Betty Keller Bragg Woehlke, age 80, a resident of Strasburg, VA, departed this earth on Thursday, November 22, 2012 after a long courageous battle with lung cancer.
A memorial gathering will be held at Stover Funeral Home on Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. Bruce Frank will present a eulogy at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be conducted privately.
Betty was born to the late Nellie Ross Booth and Frederick Phillip Keller on July 9, 1932 in Toms Brook, VA. Betty was a 1950 graduate of Strasburg High School and a 1953 graduate of Winchester Nursing School. She was a member of Virginia District 12 American Nursing Association, Strasburg Christian Church, Shenandoah American Legion Auxiliary Post 77 Strasburg, Strasburg Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Woman of the Moose Lodge 575 in Woodstock, VA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph William Bragg, Jr., second husband, Stanley Martin Woehlke, sisters, Helen Petty, Mildred Ellers, and brothers, Jacob Keller and James Keller.
She is survived by two daughters, Shelly Bragg McClain and husband Greg of Stephens City, VA, Julie Ann Bragg and husband Jimmy of Broadway, VA; two sons, Mitchell William Bragg and wife Kimberly of Stephens City, VA, and Randall Ross Bragg of West Palm Beach, FL; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sisters, Frances Schwalow of Strasburg, Anne Frank of Staunton, Joyce Dykes of Strasburg, Freddie Kay Kaine of Harrisonburg; and a brother, John Keller of Ohio.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601.
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SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. SHE WILL BE REMEMBERED ALWAYS. HOW MANY TIMES SHE PATCHED UP MY KEITH WHEN HE WAS YOUNG AND WE ALL LIVED IN THE MEADOWS.
HOPE ALL OF YOU ARE DOING WELL. THINKING OF YOU. THE BENEGARS : BETTY, TAMELA, KEITH AND DAVID.
BETTY BENEGAR
December 8, 2012
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Betty. May memories of time spent with her bring you comfort and help you thru your sorrow. Betty was a great person and will be greatly missed.
Richard "Buck" and Susan Buchanan
November 27, 2012
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Bill & Rhonda Likens
November 27, 2012
To The Family
I am TRULY sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Please know that God has given US a hope of seeing them again. Jo.5:28n29 So as the days goes on, please keep in mind that you'll be able to see her again. Pain Free !
Briana
November 27, 2012
Julie, we are very sorry about your mother. May you find comfort.
Denise and Dan Nicholson
November 26, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Betty was a great person and will be greatly missed. We had the pleasure of getting to know her and have some good times together. May the strength of God get you all through the days to come. God Bless each of you. Our deepest sympathy.
Elton & Dottie Riffee
November 25, 2012
Dear Shelly, Julie, Mitchell and Randy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a great person. I remember with fondness the many fun times our family spent with yours when we were kids. Mom always considered your Mom one of her dearest friends. Sisters in nursing, they were two of the best. I will keep you and your extended family in my prayers.
Mike Bowen
November 25, 2012
To all of Betty's family, Chuck and I wish to send our condolences. We knew Betty and her husband, Stan, for many years through the Foxchase Sams, a Virginia Good Sam Club. We 'camped' many times and enjoyed so many great trips up and down the East Coast. Betty was a wonderful, fun loving woman and will be missed by all of her Foxchase family. God bless you Betty, you fought the good fight!
Constance and Charles Quinn
November 24, 2012
BETTY WOEHLKE WAS THOUGHT OF AT THE WOODSTOCK MOOSE LODGE 575 AS OUR ELDER MOOSE MOTHER. SHE TAUGHT US ALL HOW TO BE A LOVING KIND GIVING PERSON . BETTY KNEW NO STRANGERS SHE ALWAYS WENT OUT OF HER WAY TO MAKE EVERY NEW MEMBER FEEL WELCOME AND THEY WERE TREATED LIKE A PART OF THE MOOSE FAMILY.SHE WILL BE SO MISSED BUT WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER ALL THE LOVING KIND THINGS THAT SHE DID FOR OUR MOOSE LODGE.
PATRICIA ANN HAYCOCK
November 24, 2012
YOUR FAMILY HAS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AT THIS VERY SAD TIME. BETTY WAS SUCH A BLESSING TO EVERYONE THAT SHE MET. SHE WILL BE VERY MISSED.
THE DANIEL OZIAS HAYCOCK FAMILIESMAURERTOWN VA.
November 24, 2012
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