Frances Louise Clark Dudding

Frances Louise Clark Dudding, 80, of Lynchburg, Va., died Thursday, October 16, 2008. She was the wife of the late Howard "Woodie" Eugene Dudding. Louise was born August 22, 1928, in Salem, Va., a daughter of the late Samuel Henry Clark and Frances Lynch Clark. Louise was retired from The News & Advance where she worked in display advertising. She was an avid bowler and was proud to be in the Bowling Hall of Fame and had been a member of the YMCA adult swimming aerobics class. Louise was a proud member of Tyreeanna United Methodist Church where she the choir director for over 40 years, played the piano, and loved being with her church family.
She is survived by her daughters, Sharon D. Crist-Austin and husband, Bobby, of Lynchburg, and Deborah "Debi" Baker and husband, Warren, of Madison Heights; her grandchildren, Stephen Crist and wife, Jacquie, of Appomattox, Lori Baker, of Madison Heights, and Lindsey Hinkley and husband, Joel, of Madison Heights; her greatgrandchildren, Alison, Madelyn, Savannah, Jasmine, Brandon and Quinten; her sisters-in-law, Jo Ann Clark, of Richmond, Marjorie Dupree and husband, Jerry, of Buchanan, Margaret Huffman and husband, Earl, of Madison Heights, and Libby Dudding, of Eagle Rock; her devoted friend and neighbor, Louise Deacon and family; along with a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by five sisters, Eva Carlock, Gladys Cook, Evelyn Fisher, Lucy Carper and Gertrude Falwell; and six brothers, Wilburn Clark, Walter Clark, Colonel Clark, Harry Clark, Woody Clark and Dick Clark.
The family will receive friends at Louise's home. A visitation will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2008, at Tyreeanna United Methodist Church. A funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m. with the Reverend James Wimpy Martin and the Reverend C. Douglas Pillow officiating. A second visitation will take place following the service at the church. Interment will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, October 20, 2008, in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Tyreeanna United Methodist Church, 5215 Tyreeanna Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24504 and the YMCA, 1315 Church Street, Lynchburg, Va. 24504.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Bendall and his staff, as well as the Cardiac Treatment Center for their wonderful care.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tharpfuneralhome.com.