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Pauline Wood Obituary

Pauline (Polly) Wood, born October 19, 1929, ended her earth's journey on Sunday, September 14, 2008. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Charlie; her father and mother, Jesse and Mary Cundiff; and sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Virgil Anderson. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Stan Oliver; son and fiancée, Danny Wood and Rita Forbes; grandchildren, Mark Whitworth and wife, Maggie, William Chad Whitworth, and Cory and Kristin Wood; and great-grandchildren, Ambrielle Wood and Mark Whitworth II. She is also survived by her sisters, Edith Perdue and husband, Jiggs, Linda Allessio and husband, John; brother, Bill Cundiff and wife, Sallie; and a host of nephews, nieces and cousins. She was a longtime faithful member of Lynn Haven Baptist Church. Special thanks to the Oncology Center of Lewis Gale Medical Center, Gentle Shepherd Hospice, Dr. Patton Saul for his relentless dedicated care, Rebecca Ruth Sunday School Class, special friends, Pauline Williams and Dorothy Jesse. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at Lynn Haven Baptist Church with the Rev. Edward Creel officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive family and friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Her memory will always be cherished by all who loved her.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 15 to Sep. 16, 2008.

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Pat Hall

September 25, 2008

Judy, I am so very sorry to learn of the passing of your Mother. She was a lovely Lady & so very kind. I had planned to come to the viewing but my Mother passed away on September 16 so I was unable to come. Take care. Pat Hall

Kenneth & Nancy Holland

September 17, 2008

We were sorry to hear of Paulines' passing. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Cruff and Frances Riggle

September 16, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of Paulines' passing. We worked with her for many years at Tultex. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you in this time of great loss. We will continue to have fond memories of Pauline. She was a real treasure to everyone who was lucky enough to have meet her.

Susan Hancock

September 15, 2008

Danny & family and Judy & family,
I'm sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I remember all the times as a teenager when our "youth group" would gather @ your home for Sunday night fellowships. You all our in my thoughts & prayers.
Susan "Goad" Hancock

Windy Epperly

September 15, 2008

Judy & Stan,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Connie and Barry Camp

September 15, 2008

Dear Judy and Stan,

We are so sorry to hear about your mom, Judy. We read her obit online in your paper. What a beautiful lady! We just want you and your family to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you have many sweet memories to carry you through.

It was so good to hear your voice last night. We missed seeing you this summer in Delaware. Take care and stay in touch.

Love you both,
Connie and Barry
PA and DE

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