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Condolences to Jo’s family.
Ruth Hall
August 05, 2025 | Galax, VA | Friend
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Roberta Jo Groseclose Rudy
Feb 13, 1933 - Jul 30, 2025
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I remember Ms Rudy from, when I started out my nursing career, over 50 years ago. She was the "poster child" of how an excellent nurse
should carry themselves, appear, perform duties and treat others. The family should be very proud of the multitude of lasting impressions Ms Rudy left upon those, with whom she came into contact.
My sincerest condolences to the family in this great time of loss. May your hearts be filled with pride and sweet, warm memories.
Debra Vass
August 04, 2025 | Galax, VA | Coworker
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Joel, Charles, Greg and your families,
We are so sorry to hear about your precious Mom. She was a very special lady, as was your Dad a very special man. Your Mom was standing by my side when we had our daughter at Twin County Community Hospital helping us thru the delivery. Your parents and your family will always hold a special place in our hearts. You are all in our prayers. Please take care.
Gale (Hill) and Randy Caudill
August 03, 2025 | Galax, VA | Friend
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Jo was a wonderful lady and great friend. She was always one of the first to volunteer at church for whatever needed to be done and will truly be missed. We had so much fun on our monthly day trips with our group of friends. She always called to catch up and never failed to say I Love You when she ended the call. What a kind and loving friend. My thoughts and prayers to all the family. She truly loved you all.
Jackie Ceary
August 02, 2025 | Galax, VA | Friend
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Jo was a perfect example of a classy Christian lady. She has blessed us all at FUMC - Galax. My condolences to her family.
Linda Richardson
August 02, 2025 | Galax, VA | Friend
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Bobby and Susan Shaw
August 02, 2025 | SPARTA, NC | Friend
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Jo is a very special person.
She taught me a lot abt alter guild training.
She and 4 other ladies share a lot of day trip and special meals together.
Jo will always be remembered for all the time she shared with us.
Prayers for Jo's family
Elaine Schaeffer
August 01, 2025 | Galax, VA | Friend
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To the Rudy Family,
First of all, I am so sorry for your loss of a precious lady.
I had the privilege of working with Jo at the Waddell, Galax General and Twin County Regional Hospital. She set a high standard of nursing for all who worked with her and always has a smile for everyone she made contact with. We shared many laughs together and I will never forget her kindness.
May each of you cherish your memories of a precious mom, grandmother and mother-in-law.
My...
Scarlet Rucker
August 01, 2025 | Spring Lake, NC | Coworker
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Obituary
Roberta Jo's Obituary
Roberta Jo Rudy age 92 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in the Landings of Chestnut Grove in Sparta, North Carolina.
She was born in Buena Vista, Virginia on February 13, 1933, to Charles Slicer and Lillian Neal Huddle Groseclose. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Edsel Richard Rudy and a sister Barbara Ann Bell.
Jo Rudy was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She graduated from the University of Virginia as a registered nurse and then married her high school sweetheart, Edsel. She accompanied him to Germany in 1953 while he was in the Air Force, returning home in 1955.
When her boys were old enough she went back to work, initially at Waddell Hospital for a short while then at Galax General Hospital. Later, she was the RN for a Galax physician and finally finished her career at Twin County Regional Hospital.
Jo attended First United Methodist Church where for years she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and was a United Methodist Women’s member. She was also active in the Y’s-Menettes and Twin County Region-Antique Automobile Club of America.
She was known for her homemade pizza which was a staple when her teenage boys had friends over. She enjoyed music, camping and horseback riding. She provided care for several friends and her own mother and mother-in-law when significant health challenges occurred. Jo had a full, kind and generous life and was proud of her family.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Greg and Marlene Rudy of Galax, Virginia; Charles and Sarah Rudy of Sparta, North Carolina; Joel Rudy and Florence Robertson-Rudy of Galax, Virginia; grandson and wife Lucas and Bailey Rudy of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 12th at 10:00 AM in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with the Rev. Richard Gregory officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethany Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, August 11th from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers and food, the kindness from friends might instead be a memorial donation to St. Jude Hospital for Children or a charity of choice.
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