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Patsy Whittington Obituary
Patsy Ann Fravel Whittington, 81, of Toms Brook, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 at Winchester Medical Center surrounded by her family.
The funeral will be held Saturday, March 14, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Toms Brook. Pastor Patrick Freund will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunset View Memorial Gardens in Woodstock. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the church.
She was born April 6, 1938 in Woodstock, daughter of the late Merville E. and Flora Ryman Fravel. She was a 1957 graduate of Woodstock High School. She formerly worked at Leggett/Belk, Beidler's Furniture and Jacklyns all in Woodstock. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Franklin "Frankie" Whittington; sister, Imogene Jones and brother, Carroll Fravel, Sr.
Patsy is survived by her son, Charles T. Whittington and wife B.J. of Toms Brook; brother, Thomas Fravel of Oregon; granddaughter, Beth C. Ray and husband Josh of Woodstock and two very special great granddaughters, Taylor N. Ray and Brooke A. Ray who where the "apples of her eye".
Pallbearers will be Dennis Fravel, Carroll Fravel, Josh Ray, Bobby Rhodes, Phil Fauber and Andrew Orndorff.
Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Jones, Randy Jones, Jason Rhodes, Jr., Wayne Borden and Gary Fravel.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 104 Toms Brook, Virginia 22660.
Patsy loved organizing bus trips for the Old Virginia Fun-Time-Gang and talking on the phone with her many friends. She was a "people person". She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Online condolences may be left at www.valleyfs.com
Arrangements by Heishman Funeral Home Inc., Valley Funeral Service Branch, Edinburg.
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Allan & Pam Rickard
March 14, 2020
Patsy was a dear friend and classmate. We will greatly miss her and Frankie at our annual Woodstock High '57 reunions.
Charley Brown
March 14, 2020
I never had the opportunity to meet this incredible woman who meant so much to two people who mean the world to me. Praying to peace to be with her many friends and family members today as the grieve the loss of an important part of their lives.
LILLIE BOWERS
March 14, 2020
May God embrace all of you in this time of sorrow. Condolences to entire family.
Wayne and Dorie. Helsley
March 13, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of Patsy pass ing. Know that you are all in our thoughts. May God comfort you all.
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Berniece Poe
March 13, 2020
Patsy was a very special person and cousin. She was always so much fun to be around. We are all going to miss her so much but know that she is now with Frankie.
warren richard
March 13, 2020
sendin prayers to you charles and family
David Powell
March 12, 2020
Our sincere condolences concerning the passing of your mother and grandmother.
Dave & Cindy Powell
Wilma Reynolds
March 12, 2020
So very sorry to hear of Patsy passing. You are in our prayers.
Dot Ritenour
March 11, 2020
My sincere sympathy to all the family. This is a great loss to you and her many, many friends.
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