Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1943
DIED
2025
FUNERAL HOME
Mavis Dudley Obituary
October 20, 1943 - January 10, 2025
Mavis Jean Dudley, 81, of Crozet, VA, unexpectedly went to be with her heavenly Father on January 10, 2025.
Jean was born to the late Johnny and Edith Morris on October 20, 1943, in Albemarle County, VA. She married Franklin L. Dudley of Troy, VA, on December 23, 1972, and resided in Albemarle Co., where she and Frank worked and raised their family. Jean was a loving spouse, mother, and grandmother adored by her family and friends. She had a big heart and was kind and generous, not only to her immediate family but to her extended family, neighbors, and friends. Jean enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, attending family reunions and gatherings, and visiting with friends and neighbors; she loved her flowers, shopping, and watching her sons' car racing through the years. She very seldom missed a family birthday party, celebration, or an evening of "Wheel of Fortune."
Jean is survived by her two sons, Robert Wayne (Lisbeth) Woodward of Roanoke, VA, and Michael Todd (Christy) Dudley of Palmyra, VA; seven grandchildren, Travis (Adena) Morris, Richard Allen (Casey Huckstep) Morris, Ashley Nicole (Andrew) Tucker, Kayla Brynn (Austin) Hannabass, Cody Alexander Woodward, Jordon Tyler Dudley, and Jason Scott Dudley; seven great-grandchildren, Joshua Liam and Savannah Grace Tucker, Emmaline Belle, Sawyer Layne Lewis, and Oliver Brooks Hannabass; and Kyliegh Michale and Jamie Lynn Morris; siblings, Della Houchens, Ray (Juanita) Morris, Joyce A. Morris, Muriel Simpson, John "Butch" (Jo Ann) Morris; and many nephews and nieces. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Lyle Dudley; a son, Richard Allen Morris; siblings, Delmar E. Morris and Doris M. Roach; and brothers-in-law, William A. Roach and Curtis Morris.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Batten Funeral Home in Ruckersville, VA.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., at Batten Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are entrusted to Batten Funeral Home of Ruckersville, VA.
We have set up an online guestbook at www.battenfuneral.com for those who wish to share their memories of Jean or express their condolences. Your words will be a source of comfort and strength for the family during this time.
Batten Funeral Home
12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, VA, 22968
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Mavis Dudley
Sponsored by Batten Funeral Home - Ruckersville.
1 Entry
Ann Rickard Parr
January 18, 2025
Jean was a good friend to my mother, Gloria Rickard, and to me. I would always enjoy her visits and she would often stop by to see me after my mother passed away. We always exchanged Christmas cards and I received hers this past Christmas. I was shocked and so sad to read of her death. My sympathy to each of her family members.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Mavis Dudley's name
Memorial Events
for Mavis Dudley
Jan
19
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Batten Funeral Home - Ruckersville12819 Spotswood Trail PO Box 274, Ruckersville, VA 22968
Jan
20
Funeral service
12:30 p.m.
Batten Funeral Home - Ruckersville12819 Spotswood Trail PO Box 274, Ruckersville, VA 22968
Funeral services provided by:
Batten Funeral Home - Ruckersville12819 Spotswood Trail PO Box 274, Ruckersville, VA 22968
How to support Mavis's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Mavis Dudley's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
