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Eleanor Woolridge Obituary
She was born July 9, 1921, in Brunswick County, Va., daughter of the late John William Reed and Emma Lynch Reed.
Eleanor was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Petersburg, Va., and also a member of the Federated Women's Club.
Surviving is her husband, Gene Woolridge of Wilmington, N.C., formerly of Petersburg Va.; children, Emma Jean Jackson and husband, Mike, of Rocky Point, N.C., and Donald Woolridge and wife, Bets,y of Toano, Va.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at a later date in Virginia.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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October 25, 2010
You have our deepest sympathy.
Rose, Jim and Susan Basl
Nancy Bowman
October 19, 2010
Dear Emma Jean and Donald,
It is with sadness that I just learned of your mother's passing. I have fond memories of Christmas mornings when daddy, Tommy and I would visit with you. Your mom always made it a happy time for us. She was such a special person and always kind and generous to Tommy and me. My mother and father were so fond of her. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your father.
Nancy Woolridge Bowman
October 18, 2010
Gene, Emma Jean, Donald and families,
I was saddened to read of Eleanor's passing in the newspaper. It marks the end of yet another generation gone. I have thought of all of you from time to time and hoped you were doing well. I fondly remember trips to Petersburg to see Eleanor, Gene and Irene. They were quite a lively bunch back then! I have recently moved to Powhatan to be closer to Jason and his family ( Jessica and twin girls who will be 4 next month). My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Susan Reed
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