Amonette Hudgins Underwood

Amonette Hudgins Underwood, 70, of Troutville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Elmer Davis Hudgins and Mildred Stinnett Cassell Hudgins. Amonette is survived by her husband, best friend and love of her life, Richard (Woody) Underwood; her loving children, R. Lee and Melissa Underwood, of Albuquerque, N.M., Debbie and Curtis Deacon, of Buchanan; her grandchildren who were the stars in her eyes, Morgan L. Deacon and C. Owen Deacon; sister, Vicki H. Cook, of Fayetteville, N.C.; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Helen and Dwight Crawford, of Troutville; sister-in-law, Barbara Neighbors, of Jacksonville, Fla.; brother-in-law, Stan Shearer, of Moneta; her best buddy, Sassy Kat; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Bonsack United Methodist Church with the Rev. Hugh Nichols officiating. Mrs. Brenda Brooks will deliver the Eulogy. A reception will be held at the church following the service. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution, please consider the Bonsack United Methodist Church, 4493 Bonsack Rd., Roanoke, Va., 24012 or The Rescue Mission, 402 4th St. SE, Roanoke, Va., 24012. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel and Crematory, 540-977-3909.