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Sudie Leigh Isbell Waddell
Sudie Leigh Isbell Waddell
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Sudie Waddell Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Gary Ferguson
July 27, 2024
Cathy, I am so saddened by the loss of your daughter. I know how much you loved her and will always miss her. There are no words that can fill your heart for the loss of a child. Time does not heal a wound this deep it can only place a patch over the void left in your soul.
Jenn H
December 7, 2019
Miss you so ❤
Jenn H
January 16, 2018
Still think of you often. Can't believe it has been 15 years. Miss you always
Stephanie Hazelgrove
December 9, 2017
as I do every year, I thought about you on December 7th. I was at my new job but I have to write the date down constantly and every time I wrote down 12-7 I thought about you. Can't believe how long you've been gone and miss you more and more every single year. I texted your mom and told her that I was thinking about her, as I do every day. I miss you, and I love you, and I know I will see you one day again. I love you
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Vikki Clarke
December 7, 2017
I don't know why I thought this would be different but I seem to miss you more and more. I think about you all the time and tell my son about you often. I'm so grateful to have had you in my life and I look forward to the day when I see that beautiful smile again.
Jenny Houston
December 6, 2017
Thinking of you today..cant believe that it has been 15yrs..Sara and I talk about u and remember all the times you came to hang out with us ..I still have your picture up at work so I can see u everyday...everybody misses u ...till we meet again ❤
Verena
August 27, 2017
Saw your mom yesterday and you are always on our minds. Miss you Sudie.
Stephanie Hazelgrove
December 7, 2016
another year that I have constantly thought about you and how much I miss you. just cannot wrap my head around how long you have been gone from my life..I talked to your mom last night for a long time and we talked about you, of course. we both share so much grief but also good memories of your beautiful smile and things you used to say or do.so many times I've thought about the fun we used to have..i love the memories I have of you..but I'd rather you were here with me making new ones..you are dearly missed every single day...You know that..I love you, girl..take good care of my grandaddy for me.I miss him more than words can ever say, and I know that he is very happy where he is. Please give him a kiss for me and hold his hand..he loves that..tell him I'll see him again one day..and I'll see you too..I love you..
Verena Goind
October 1, 2016
Missing you always. Until we see again.
Stephanie Hazelgrove
September 20, 2016
happy 40th birthday, beautiful girl!!!
I can only imagine the throw down that u would be having!!
I miss u every day...I hate all the birthdays and parties and events that u haven't been here for.
I realized as soon as u passed away how deeply your absence would affect me, and it hasn't gotten any easier..I can't even accept how long it's been since we talked or hung out.. it just doesn't seem real.
I kno that u kno that your mom and I keep in touch, and I actually saw Devin this past Christmas for the first time since he was 4...I cried. seeing how much he looked like u and acted like u and talked like u made me speechless.. he drove your mom and I somewhere and it reminded me of all the times he kicked the back of my seat telling me to put my seat belt on.. lol..
u know how much u are missed..
I love u and miss u with all my heart..
always will..
happy birthday!!!
Stephanie Hazelgrove
December 7, 2015
miss u more and more everyday.
cannot believe it's been 13 yrs. I don't know where the time has gone.
seems like yesterday, but also seems like a lifetime ago..
miss your beautiful smile so much..
love you always..
Talita Miles
May 12, 2015
Still thinking of you and reminiscing on all of the joy and laughter you gave everyone that was ever in your presence. Gone too soon and missing you dearly!
Verena Goins
November 12, 2014
As another year approaches since your departure, it remains me I miss you and think of you. A letter you sent to Carlos is still on the mirror in his room. Miss you Sudie.
Kesha Nance
November 11, 2014
Missing you thinking of all our memories ,prom, us going to Virginia Beach and ending up at your dads. Mad I never got to say goodbye to one of my close friends.
kesha nance
September 25, 2014
Sudie I think of you all the time. I was just looking at our prom pictures yesterday. I love and miss u dearly.
Ace Pegram
January 8, 2014
Sudie....I just learned of this news as I revisited the Chester area (yeah I'm late). You were my light and spirit as we ran track together at Thomas Dale High School. It makes sense now when I recall not understanding why I smiled or laughed for no apparent reason after a bad day. It was you reminding me to laugh, live, and love. I miss you Sudie but have many fond memories of us "cutting up." Love you!
Stephanie Hazelgrove
January 4, 2014
miss you so much, Sudie.
I think about you so often, and wish you were here.
Verena Goins
January 3, 2014
Still in my heart and mind. Miss you...
Talita Miles
July 5, 2013
I know that I'm almost 11 years late, but I just found out, 2 days ago, that my good lil friend from school, Sudie, is gone. I will miss her sweet singing & crazy, carefree spirit! Prayers & comfort to all of her family!
Catherine Isbell
December 8, 2012
My little girl has been gone ten years. Hard to believe sometimes except when I'm standing beside Devin trying to convince him I really AM taller than he is. I spent some time yesterday cleaning your headstone. It really is pretty if I do say so myself. I'm so glad I got the pink marble. It looks right. Except for the fact that it ISN'T right that you are there. I miss you so very much. Every day. I love you so much. Devin and I talk about you often. We were talking about you today. I told him about something when you were in middle school. We both were laughing. It felt so good to be telling him something about you. And he wanted to hear all about it too. There is so much I want to tell you, but mostly I just want to hear your voice. I love you, my little girl. Love forever, Mom
Stephanie Streetz-Hazelgrove
December 7, 2012
i miss you Sudie...we all do.
Stephanie Streetz-Hazelgrove
December 7, 2012
to Cathy...i just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts today.i miss talking to you and pray that you are doing well.i think about you all the time.xoxo
Stephanie Streetz-Hazelgrove
December 7, 2012
i cannot believe that its been 10 years today since i was blessed to have you in my life.you are missed more than you know...you will forever be in my heart.i love you.
Jenny Houston
December 7, 2012
10 years ago today you left us and not one day has gone by that I haven't thought about you and wish so much you were still here. Miss you always Sudie <3
Stephanie Streetz-Hazelgrove
December 6, 2012
i am amazed how fast time has gone by but at the same time its so hard to believe how long its been since we talked.i think about you all the time.i still have your pictures up in my house and i have the last candle you gave me for Christmas on my fireplace mantle.i miss you so much.i would do anything to see your beautiful smile again.i love you with all my heart.
Verena
January 1, 2012
I still see you sitting in my living room waiting for me to come back from work, when i did you said "about time". Miss you......
Vikki Clarke
December 8, 2011
I can't believe how the time has gone by. Another year has come and gone and I still miss you just a much. You are forever in my heart.
Sallie Gigliotti
December 7, 2011
Another year has passed and I still think of you often. I miss you sudie!
December 8, 2010
Miss you bunches :)
Sallie
December 7, 2010
8 years today and you are missed so dearly my friend! I talk about you to my boys and my husband who never had the pleasure of meeting you.. I take comfort in still talking to you because I know that you can hear me and will always be an angel!
Vikki Clarke
October 12, 2010
Sometimes I still just want to pick up the phone to call you. I can still hear your voice and I try to think of what you would say to me. When I feel that I am most alone, I know that you are always there.
Jennie
February 20, 2010
It seems like just yesterday we were running around the farm playing tag or hiding from your brother. Devin and Sierra go to the same school now. They didn't even realize they were cousins! I don't get out to the farm much anymore, isn't the same since you and grammie ascended to prettier places. I miss you, but I know that you make a beautiful angel. Love you
Vikki Clarke
July 12, 2009
Hey Sudie, I've been thinking about you even more than usuall over the past week as I lost another great friend in an auto accident. All the pain of your loss came rushing back. I hope the two of you will meet in Heaven and know how much I still love you both.
Sallie Gigliotti
August 11, 2008
This morning I woke up thinking about you and all the fun we had! Miss you and love you.
Denise
December 13, 2007
Love and miss you Sudie!
Catherine Isbell
December 12, 2007
Five years ago today was your funeral - far and away the worst possible time of my life. Things will never be the same without you. Our little man and I miss you so very much! Love, Mom
Jenny
December 7, 2007
Thinking of you today. Still missing you always.
Sallie Callis (Gigliotti)
December 6, 2006
Tomorrow will be 4 years that you left us and went to watch over us. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and talk to you. We spent days and nights talking on the back porch and I miss that so much. I still talk to you and somehow, I know you are there listening. Now that I am married and expecting my first baby in April, I hope that I can be half as good of a mother as you were do Devin and I hope he will always be able to remember how special you were! I miss you and love you my friend! Cathy, I hope you are doing well and please email me soon!
Jenny Houston
December 1, 2006
Sudie, Tommy and I still think of you all the time. Just the other day Tommy was making some hot tea (usually he drinks coffee) everytime he does that I know he is thinking about you. We miss you so much.We wish you could have been here to share our marriage and new baby with us. Its been almost 4 years and I still miss you and think of you everyday. Love, Jenny and Tommy Houston
Catherine Isbell
September 20, 2006
Happy 30th Birthday my sweet girl. I love and miss you!
Love,
Mom
May 15, 2006
Happy Mother's Day Sudie
Miss You
Denise
March 22, 2006
Cathy,
Please know that Sudie will never be forgotten. We speak of her at work all the time. She was such a wonderful person and her personality was so strong that it seems like just yesterday she was here with us.
I can't begin to imagine what you go through day to day but I know how much she loved you and all of her family. I know she is forever smiling in Heaven.
I hope that Devin can read all of these entries one day and know how much his Mommy meant to everyone and how much she loved him.
May the strength and peace of Christ always be with you.
Catherine Isbell
March 20, 2006
Somehow it's comforting to find this guest book still in the archives. Thank you, Denise, for maintaining it. I come back to visit from time to time to remember how much I miss you, Sudie, and how precious you are to me. You were not here long enough and my heart still grieves for you. Love, Mom
Denise
August 12, 2005
Your birthday is coming up next month. I have been thinking about you alot in recent days. Even after all this time it seems you are still here with us. There are times at work when I can say something and automatically hear your reply or when a conversation takes place its like you are there, and I suddenly think Sudie would have said this about that! The world changes every day but your memeory does not fade and your spirit lives on! I miss you and think of you often. I hope your mom,Devin and your "Bubby" are all doing ok. I know you watch over them and your strong spirit is with them. Your soul brightens the heavens and your spirit comforts our hearts.
Vikki Clarke
January 8, 2005
Cathy, I miss Sudie everyday. It's wonderful that her guest book is is being preserved. I think I see her in so many places and catch her voice in the wind. After all this time I still can't bring myself to believe that she is gone and I think about her everyday.
Catherine Isbell
January 7, 2005
It's been over two years now since you've been gone. Sometimes it seems like a thousand years and at other times only yesterday. I can still hear your voice so clearly. I still find times I want to ask you a question about someone or something because I KNOW you will know. I love you, my little girl, and will forever have a hole in my heart by your loss. I love you, Sudie!
Mona Whiting
December 31, 2002
To the family of Ms. Sudie.
We were introduced to your angelic daughter in the late 1990's when she was employed at Lil Explorers CDC(Hopewell). She was an instant friend to our sons who attended there. Ms. Sudie- as she was called-adored children and was a ray of sunshine to all who knew her. Back then-She sent me a picture of Devin when he was a toddler. I treasure this photo and the kind and gentle spirit that Ms. Sudie possessed. She will not be forgotten-her spirit lives on through Devin.
KATHY STREETZ
December 15, 2002
SUDIE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY BY ALL THOSE WHO KNEW HER. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HER PRECIOUS DEVIN AND ALL OF HER FAMILY.
Stephanie Burho
December 13, 2002
I went to TDHS with Sudie. When I heard about the loss of Sudie, her beautiful face came to me as it was yesterday. I always remember her smiling no matter what mood she was in, and making a difference in other people's lives. You are all in my prayers!
Sally Moore
December 12, 2002
To My Sweet Friend Cathy,
There are no words to express my feelings in the loss of Sudie. I just want you to know I am always here for you and I will be praying for you, Devin, Jimmy, Linda and your mother. Much Love, Sally
barbara besecker
December 12, 2002
You will always be loved and remembered by me and my family. I'll always have a special place for you and poo in my heart. Keep smiling in heaven. love baba..
Tammy Robinson
December 11, 2002
My heart breaks for the loss of such a sweet, generous young lady! Your kind spirit will live on in our memories. Sudie... until we meet again!
Vikki Clarke
December 11, 2002
Although we miss you. You are in place that matches your beauty inside and out. Sudie was the happiest and most energetic person I've ever know and I will miss her more than anyone could ever know. "Fly with the angles!"
Laurie Humphries
December 11, 2002
I also went to HS @ TD. I clearly remember a beautiful, bright-eye, babyface "Sudie". One to give a compliment & help you. I will keep you in my thoughts & prayer's. Last talking with Sudie she talked only of her son "Devin". I know she will always be with him. May "GOD" be with you Sudie & your family.
Jennifer Mazzei
December 11, 2002
Sudie will always so kind and a pleasant joy to be around. To Devin, Wayne, Jason, her parents, and all of her family and friends you are in my prayers. The lord will guide you through these troubled times and remember though she is missed the place she is in, is far more beautiful than we could ever imagine.
Carol Gladwell (Carden)
December 11, 2002
I went to school with Sudie and graduated in 94. I haven't seen her much. But she will be greatly missed. To her Family and friends God Bless You All and Devin may God be with you. I'm sure Sudie's looking down on that beautiful boy and smiling. May God Bless!
GLADWELL (CARDEN) CAROLYN
December 11, 2002
I WANT TO SEND ALL MY PRAYERS OUT TO THE LOVED ONES LEFT BEHIND FOR SUDIE. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL THROUGH THIS PAINFUL TIME. I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH SUDIE AND WE TALKED WHEN WE SEEN EACH OTHER BUT I HAVEN'T SEEN HER MUCH AFTER SCHOOL. GOD BLESS SUDIE!
KAREN VAUGHAN
December 11, 2002
I also graduated with Sudie. I saw her just 2 weeks ago. Sudie will be very missed. My prayers go out to her whole family. God Bless you all.
Crystal Smith
December 11, 2002
My prayers go out to the family for such a great loss. I will pray for Devin's life that it will shine just as Sudie's did. She always had a kind word to say and made everybody smile. I feel blessed to have known her.
Debbie Sisk
December 11, 2002
To the family of Sudie, I wish to send my thoughts and prayers. James, I love you and wish you all the strength you need to get through this difficult and heart wrenching time. You will always remember her like the last time you saw her. That was a good time. As time passes, it will get easier. I know this from experience. Remember your family and friends will always be there to get you though the rough times.
She will always be with you in your heart.
Jacqueline (J.J.) Faulkner
December 11, 2002
Sudie.....you are greatly missed. I will always remember the little talks we would have and your smiling face. You were the co worker that everyone would dream to have and work with. I know that you are in a better place and will always be looking down on us with that beautiful smile. My prayers are with Sudie's entire family and most of all sweet little Devin. He will one day know how many lives his Mom truly touched and what a wonderful person she was.
Your friend,
J.J.
AMY ELDER
December 11, 2002
SUDIE YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED YOU WERE A WONDERFUL PERSON ALL AROUND. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.
AMY
Shanika Branch
December 11, 2002
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Arleen Samuels
December 11, 2002
Sudie, May the Lord Bless you and keep you always. You are in my thoughts and prayers each day.
La Shell Washington
December 11, 2002
Sudie will be forever missed but always loved. A warm hearted, fun and caring co-worker who I will always remember. Family, my hearts and sympathy go out to you and Devin I will say a special prayer for you always.
Denise Duesing
December 10, 2002
"Waddle" I miss you! I will always remember the times we shared working together. Your smile and humor (even at 7am). You opened your life and freindship to me all who surrounded you. You will hold a very special place in my heart forever. I am praying for Devin, Wayne, your Mom, Bubby and Grammy, I know God will give them strength and I know the stars shine brighter in heaven tonight.
Stephanie Streetz
December 10, 2002
You will never know how much I loved you as my best friend, and someone that was always there for me through through thick and thin.I miss you more than you will ever know, and I was a better person for having you in my life.You always made me smile, and I will keep you in my heart forever. May God bless your family and help all of us remember what an angel you were.
Colin Pendell
December 10, 2002
Sudie, we realize that youll always be with us through spirit, its the selfish part of all of us that want you here forever to make us smile and laugh. I pray for your family through this very tough time, i pray for your son, that he will grow up to be a fine young man and learn just how many peoples lives you have touched. May you rest in peace.
God Bless
Sheriel Mears
December 10, 2002
In Loving Memory of such a wonderful and charming person,
who you could always count on for a laugh and a smile. When the rest of the world seemed to frown on you!!
Sudie my life has been inriched for knowing you. May GOD be with your family (Devin Wayne) you will ALL always be in my prayers.
Sudie will always be in my heart with great memories and nothing but great LOVE for her young son.
DEBRA MOORE & FAMILY
December 10, 2002
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sudie will be in our hearts FOREVER..REST IN PEACE "PEACH PRINCESS".
Kimberly Hiteshew
December 10, 2002
My thoughts and prayers are with Sudie's family. She was a wonderful, fun person to work with. I just wish I had kept in touch with her after I left JRC.
Rebecca (Howard) Richardson
December 10, 2002
God bless Sudie's family and friends so that they may better understand and weather this tragedy. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kelly Adams(Tanner)
December 10, 2002
I went to school with Sudie. I really haven't seen her much but we were friends and I'm sorry to hear about what happen. May God be with her adorable son and family
Jessica Walker(Roccaforte)
December 10, 2002
I graduated in '94 w/ Sudie. She and I were in chorus together for the 3 years that I was at Thomas Dale. We became very good friends. Over the years however I've lost touch, but I will never forget the sweet face that I grew to love! She will be dearly missed. To all that were close to her have faith in your heart that she is in a better place than we could ever be now! To her family, I pray that God will give you strength, peace, and comfort at this time. Isaiah 40:29
Nicole Roccaforte
December 10, 2002
You are in my prayers.....
Revelations 21:4
MELISSA
December 10, 2002
MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY ESPECIALLY TO HER SON. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
Sherry Childers
December 10, 2002
I will keep your family in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Sudie was always such a positive and happy person. Everyone will miss her very much, but we must realize that Sudie is in heaven, laughing with the Angels and keeping watch over us.
Monica Jones (Marshall)
December 10, 2002
I also went to high school with Sudie and she will be missed. Prayers go out to all of her family and friends. Be strong and be blessed.
Monica
Ron Perkinson
December 10, 2002
Her smile and charm, I will never forget. Condolences to Sudie's entire family.
Revita Street
December 10, 2002
Family, May all of your happy memories bring you through the pain. You are in my prayers and remember that Sudie is still with us all in spirit. My heart goes out to Devin as well as the rest of her family. Be strong and support each other always.
Cheryl Painter
December 10, 2002
May God be with you all through these hard times. My condolences are with the Family.
Janet
December 10, 2002
I met Sudie through mutual frinds (Tina). Sudie is someone you instantly liked. Her personality was always beaming. I remember the first time I met her, I felt like after only a few minutes I knew her forever. She was a wonderful, beautiful person. She will be greatly missed.
Teresa Kyte
December 10, 2002
Cathy, Hold fast to your memories, to all of the cherished moments of the past, to the blessings and the laughter, the joys and the celebrations, the sorrow and the tears. They all add up to a treasure of fond yesterdays that you shared and spent together, and they will keep your daughter close to you in spirit and thought.
Lisa Dowden
December 10, 2002
Sudie always seemed to have a smile.
I will remember fun times we had back in school and will not forget her smile and fun personality when we would run in to each other from time to time. She will be greatly missed.
Matt Besecker
December 10, 2002
In loving memory of sudie waddell. You'll always have a place in my heart.
Amy Ethridge
December 10, 2002
My condolences to the entire family.
(Friend of Fannie Riley)
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