Willie Anne "Anne" Jolly

Willie Anne "Anne" Jolly obituary

Willie Anne "Anne" Jolly

Willie Anne Jolly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Craigsville Funeral Home on Oct. 25, 2025.
Willie Anne Campbell Jolly, 89, of Goshen, Virginia passed away Friday, October 24, 2025, at Shenandoah Nursing Home in Fishersville, Virginia.

She was born December 30, 1935, in Craigsville, Virginia, the daughter of the late Stewart Thompson Campbell and Neader Pearl Massie Campbell.

Anne was formerly employed as a seamstress at Genesco and many other places.

She was a member of Little River Church of the Brethren, who loved sewing for everyone and listening to country music.

Anne is survived by her children: Frank "Buster" Jolly, Jr. and wife Sylvia of Craigsville, Patty Viar and husband Mark of Lyndhurst; grandchildren: Amanda Fox and husband Richard of Craigsville, Jason Jolly of Greenville, Chelsea Wilmott and husband Micheal of Waynesboro, Brandon Galloway and wife Ayanna of Waynesboro, Ralph "RJ" Melton of Craigsville; 6 great grandchildren; brother: Zane Campbell and special friend Evelyn of Staunton; daughters-in-law: Kathy Jolly, Rita Campbell; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Moore Jolly, who preceded her on April 18, 2017; sons: Ralph Junior Melton, Randall Jolly, Larry Campbell; brothers: Lynwood Campbell, Albert Campbell, Carl Campbell; and sisters: Dora Lee Sprouse, Louise Grogg, Venita McCray.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 31, 2025, at Little River Church of the Brethren Cemetery with Rev. Sylvia McDorman officiating.

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