Virginia Eloise Crowder Perdue

Virginia Perdue Obituary

Virginia Eloise Crowder Perdue, 76, of Roanoke, Va., joined her family in heaven on Wednesday, January 6, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Watson Perdue; parents, Robert and Virginia Crowder; brothers, Lynwood and Earl Crowder; and her sister, Mildred C. Pratt. Eloise had retired after over 20 years with the Norfolk and Southern Railroad Police Department. She was a long time member of the National Association of Railway Business Women, Roanoke Chapter 19 as well as the Golden Colonels and the La De Da Red Hats. Surviving are her children, Deborah Perdue Nolen and husband, Tommy, of Richmond, Edward Allan Perdue and wife, Martha, of Roanoke, and Virginia K. Gill and former husband, Edward L. Gill, of Vinton; grandchildren, Christopher Edward Gill and Virginia Erin Gill and fiancé, Joseph M. Curro; and numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks go to all the ladies of the NARBW and her many dear friends, including Pat Prilliman, for all their help and support through the years. The family wishes to extend their appreciation to the staff and physicians of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital on floors 8 West, 9 South and 10 South for their excellent care and support. A funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, January 9, 2010, at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Art Goode officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Perdue

14 Entries

January 21, 2010

Debbie, Allan, Virginia

Was really sorry to hear about Eloise. Did not get to see her often but have fond memories of Christmas at her house. She always made us feel welcome and her laugh was infectious. Virginia, you always was the one that played with Lori and taught her about keeping her Madame Alexander dolls and showed her all of yours.

I miss corresponding with her. My thoughts and prayers are still with you all.

karen perdue andrews

Dan Perdue

January 17, 2010

Dear Debbie, Allan, and Virginia,

I want to express my sincere sympathy to you after the death of your Mother. I knew her and loved her for many years, and I will always remember her fondly. I would like to have been there for the memorial event, though you were in my thoughts as you remain still.

Best wishes,

January 10, 2010

Your Kansas relatives have you in our thoughts and prayers and although we cannot attend the services, we are thinking of Eloise and her family. We wish we could be there to be with you all.

Marie (Bryant) and Ron Osterbuhr
and our children, Karl, Kurt and Kas.

Kathy Crowder Anderson

January 9, 2010

Debbie, Alan, and Virginia K-
I was so sorry to hear about Aunt Eloise passing. All of you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Hold tight to your memories of her....you will cherish them always.

Don Sutphin

January 9, 2010

Virginia,Debbie and Alan
I was so sorry to hear about your mother. Please know you have my deepest sympathy and my prayers are
with you all.
Your mother was one of the greatest friends I have ever had. We grew up together and shared a lot of wonderful memories.
Sorry I was unable to come to Roanoke.

Gary Boyd

January 9, 2010

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

mark conner

January 9, 2010

Alan,
I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Mark Conner

Carolyn Via

January 9, 2010

Virginia, so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I know you will miss her love and friendhip. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mike Kidd

January 8, 2010

Virginia and Family - my deepest condolences for the loss of your mom. When mom called me and told me of her passing today-I was truly saddened. You, your sister and brother had truly an amazing mom-and she was always so nice to me and my sister when we would come by to visit my dad at the railroad. I know your mom was always grateful for my dad helping to get her on at the N&W. If there is anything that we can do for your family, please let us know. We will certainly keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

January 8, 2010

My deepest condolences to the family of Eloise. I had not known Eloise for very long. We were friends in the LaDeDa Red Hats and enjoyed the time I spent with her. She was so sweet to everyone. She will be sadly missed by all. Please take comfort in knowing that the Lord will give you peace in the loss of your loved one. Her memories will be with you forever.
~ Brenda Hale ~

Jo Ann M. Michael

January 8, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the family of Eloise. May your faith guide you through these difficult times.
I was a classmate of Eloise's and we attended the Golden Colonels together. She will be missed by the group.
Currently I am out of town or I would have been at visitation and the service. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Phyllis Walker

January 8, 2010

Virginia, I was sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Remember, I know exactly what you feel and going thru. It will take a long time to heal but you will. I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I still have a problem coming to the funeral home to pay my respects.

January 8, 2010

VIRGINIA I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THINKING OF YOU AND PRAYING FOR YA ANGELIA LANTZ FCB

January 8, 2010

To thefamily of Eloise Perdue

I am a school friend of Eloise and also
a Golden Colonel friend. You have my
deepest sympathy. She and I went all
the way through school together. Her
sister was a friend of my brother, and
I and my entire family knew the Crowder
family. Thank you for letting me know
that she was in the hospital and I added her to my prayer list. Hope that
you will find comfort from our Lord during these difficult days. I
lost my husband in April 2009, and when you lose anyone close to you a
part of you has gone. All my family
members are also gone, and I am the
only remaining member of my family now.
Know that she was thought of in a special way by many.

Charlene Crouch Harvey