1935
2018
RUDACILLE, Ann Bryant, joined her beloved Rudy in heaven on January 20, 2018. In addition to her husband of 58 years, Glenn Smith Rudacille Sr. (Rudy), she was preceded in death by her parents, Hilda Beane Schaum, James Bladen Bryant, and Katherine Garrett Bryant; and her sister, Martha Browning Bryant. She is survived by her five loving children, Melanie Rudacille Norwood, Allyson Rudacille Stumbo (Brian), Susan Rudacille Lawton (Tim), Glenn Smith Rudacille Jr. (Elizabeth), and James Byrne Rudacille (Wendy); 11 beloved grandchildren, Sarah Norwood, Ryan Norwood, Mark Norwood, Bryson Stumbo, Kelly Lawton Webster, Cary Lawton, Scott Rudacille, Jordan Rudacille, Collin Rudacille, Rachel Rudacille, and Jessica Rudacille; six great-grandchildren, Campbell Norwood, Keller Russell, Owen Webster, Rosie Webster, Noah Rudacille, and Brooklynn Rudacille; her sister, Cynthia Lacy Bryant; several nieces and nephews; her special friend, Linda Dudley; her work family; and her former son-in-law, Walter Norwood Jr. Born on July 9, 1935, Ann grew up in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She graduated from James Monroe High School and earned her degree in nursing from the Stuart Circle Hospital School of Nursing. She and Rudy were married on February 17, 1956. After working a short time in Ashland, she put her career on hold to raise their family and enthusiastically support her husband's coaching career. In her late thirties, Ann re-entered the workforce as an R.N. at Stuart Circle Hospital, working her way up to nurse manager on 2 North. She had a passion for nursing and will be remembered for her kind and caring bedside manner, warmhearted interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities. In 1984, she was awarded the prestigious Walter Cooley Distinguished Service Award given for outstanding employee service to Stuart Circle Hospital, an honor she treasured. She was highly respected in her field. Upon the closing of Stuart Circle Hospital, Ann worked part-time in the office of Drs. Titus, Hendrix, Turner, Pahle, and Christensen, until the time of her death. Ann was a strong, independent woman with infinite wisdom and a gentle demeanor. She was selfless, always putting others' needs before her own. She was generous, thoughtful, supportive, devoted, and a great listener. These are among the qualities that made her the beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, and nurse that she was. Ann was the heart of the family and ALWAYS had their best interests in mind. She took pride in her meticulous recordkeeping and organizational skills. She enjoyed reading, shopping, watching her backyard birds, vacationing at the beach, playing Canasta and, above all, spending time with her loved ones. Funeral services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Poplar Springs Baptist Church, 5270 Charles City Road, Henrico, VA 23231. ""And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."" (New International Version, 1 Corinthians 13:13). We are all so grateful for Ann's nurturing, unwavering love. Online condolences can be left at www.monaghanfunerals.com.>
Memorial contributions may be made to Poplar Springs Baptist Church, 5270 Charles City Road, Henrico, VA 23231.
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