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Elizabeth Woodford Obituary

Elizabeth P. (Libby) Woodford, 50, of Huddleston, Va., passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2009, at Mentow Baptist Church. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Huddleston.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jul. 19, 2009.

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Janet Austin

July 27, 2009

Samuel, Matthew, Daniel, and Grandchildren,
I am so sorrry for your loss. Libby was a great Mom, Grandmother, Wife, and friend to all. I will miss her so much. If you need anything, please call me. I know how sad all of this is for you. But one never knows why, I know from experience.
All my love,
Janet Austin

Cindy and Jim Hopkins

July 25, 2009

We are good friends of Lyloid and Ron Powell (Libby,s parents) we only new Libby as a young girl but are sure she grew into a beautiful young women. To you her husband and all of her family our thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry for your loss.

John & Lisa Whitney

July 23, 2009

Sam, Matthew & Daniel,
We were saddened to hear about your loss. She will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her.

July 21, 2009

Samuel, Matthew and Daniel,
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. I have many fond memories of Libby and I coaching t-ball and softball together. We had lots of fun and Libby loved all the children. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Mike, Debbie, Marci and jared Ferguson

July 20, 2009

Samuel, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Libby was a sweet person and will be missed by so many. We have many fond memories of all of you when our boys played ball together. May God bless you and keep you.

Tony and Tina Burnette

cindy and doug wooldridge

July 20, 2009

there was never a sweeter person than libby, she is now in heaven with the angels. i'll never forget her smile.

July 20, 2009

Samuel and family, we are so sorry for your loss. When I pastored at Mentow Libby was always a joy to be around. We will keep you and your family in our prayers - In Christ, Randy and Chrisy Hatcher

July 20, 2009

Samuel and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences. I will hold you in my prayers as you transition to your new state of normal where the Holy Spirit will be a peace for you that surpasses all understanding. Stay in His grip!
Mary Hope (Holland) Delaney (one of P.D.'s daughters)

JOYCE HENSLEY

July 20, 2009

SAMUAL & FAMILY,
YOU HAVE MY SYMPATHY AT THIS SAD TIME.
SHE WAS SUCH A NICE AND CARING PERSON.
I KNOW SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES YOU HAD TOGETHER. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU

July 18, 2009

Samuel and family,
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out out to you and your family. Greg and Laura Burnette.

July 18, 2009

So very sorry for your loss. Libby was a wonderful and sweet woman. She will be missed.

Angela Arthur

July 18, 2009

Samuel and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May God be with you in your time of mourning and bring peace to your broken heart.

Love, Angela, Ian and Liam

Rita Hackworth

July 18, 2009

I was in shock, when I heard the news. Libby & I go back several years. We had a lot of fun working together & bowling. I pray that God helps you during this troubled time. We don't always have the answers, to why things happen, but know that God is there to comfort you.
Rita

sally & mike mcardle

July 18, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Holly (Mike & Sally McArdle's Daughter)

July 18, 2009

I am so sorry for the loss of Libby. My heart goes out to you all. She waved to me everytime she seen me when she went by the house. Again, I am so sorry and she will be missed.

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