Eva Mae Woods

Eva Mae Woods obituary, Buchanan, VA

Eva Mae Woods

Eva Woods Obituary

Visit the Botetourt Funeral Home and Crematory - Buchanan Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Eva Mae Woods, 101 years old, of Cloverdale, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 22, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peyton Hamilton Woods, after nearly 73 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her mother and father, Mamie Jo Tincher Brown and Marshall Markwood Brown. Also preceding her were her brother, Bob, and sister, Mary. Her offspring preceding her were daughter, Mary Carol Voorhees, and son, Randall Timothy Woods.

By trade, Eva was a cosmetologist, but her real passion was teaching children the Word of God. As a Child Evangelism Teacher of 30+ years, she taught throughout the Roanoke Valley using missionary stories, magic tricks, puppets, and illustrations, along with the lessons from the Bible (her main weapon) to help children learn more about Jesus and His love for them.

She was known as "Granny" by her grandchildren, consisting of the following:

• 23 grandchildren

• 39 great children

• 11 great, great grandchildren

Also, surviving to cherish her memory are three daughters, Sandra BeCraft, Donnia Woods, and Linda Kaye Woods, as well as two sons, Leon Woods (Kathy) and Norman Woods.

Mom, we know you are truly 'home.' We love you and will miss you greatly.

We will see you and Dad in heaven one day.

Friends and neighbors will be greeted by the family at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home on Sunday, October 26 from 6 pm until 8 pm. A service will also be conducted at the Funeral Home on Monday, October 27 at 11 am with Pastors Ed Bailey and Joseph Pjecha officiating. Condolences may be made at www.botetourtfh.com or 540-254-3000.


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Botetourt Funeral Home and Crematory - Buchanan Chapel

14920 Lee Highway PO Box 1145, Buchanan, VA 24066

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