Mary "Lib" SPRAWLS

Mary "Lib" SPRAWLS

Mary SPRAWLS Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2009.
SPRAWLS, Mary "Lib," 88, of Richmond, passed away November 6, 2009. She was preceded in death by her mother, McGrada James. She is survived by her son, William "Bill" Sprawls; and a daughter, Ruth S. Macrae, both of Richmond; two grandsons, Billy and Jimmy Sprawls; and several cousins. Mrs. Sprawls retired as a receptionist with Drs. Bugg & Turner Optometrists. She was a breast cancer survivor. She loved people and loved being a resident at The Lynmoore. She was the life of the party. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Woody Funeral Home - Parham Chapel, 1771 N. Parham Rd. A graveside service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Richmond Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 4905 Radford Ave., Suite 209, Richmond, Va. 23230.


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ANN SMITH

November 9, 2009

RUTHANN YOURE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TOMMY ANN AND JUSTIN SMITH

November 8, 2009

My heart goes out to Mary's family. I truly loved her spirit and funny personality. She always had a kind word, a smile on her face, a funny story, and a whistle on her lips. She was a fabulous lady and I will miss her tremendously.
Alice Corrigan
Stylist @ The Lynmoore

November 8, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. We will miss all of her laughter and cheer.


From her "Girls" and her son on 5E at Retreat hospital!

BETTY DELUKE

November 7, 2009

Ruthann and Family,
I am so sorry about Miss Mary's passing
she will be missed by all that knew her,you know we loved her at Retreat.
With her wonderful sense of humor, even
at her difficult times she would have a
little joke or something funny to say.
Know you and the family will remain in
our thoughts and prayers.
Love and Prayers,
Betty DeLuke

The Wetzler Family

November 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mary's family. Mary treated us just like we were apart of her family. She would alway say that my husband and I were her abopted grandchildren. Mary would sit and talk to us for hours about the old times. Mary was an amazing lady and she will be truly missed.

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