At the age of 89 of Novum, Madison County, VA, formerly of Montgomery County, MD died on September 11, 2003, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. John Michael and Louise Witherspoon, in Richmond, VA. She is survived by her children, John Michael "Mike" and Louise Witherspoon of Richmond, VA, Julie Kay "Judy" and Horace "Bud" Anderson of Bowie, MD, Martha and Dennis Kelley of Spencerville, MD and James "Jim" and Martha Witherspoon of Richmond, VA. She is also survived by brothers, Alfred (Laverne) Gundelfinger of Bremerton, WA, and Boyd (Juanita) Gundelfinger of Delaware, OH; brother-in-law, George Robey of Gahanna, OH; sister, Betty Cantu of Carmichael, CA; 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Her husband of 57 years, John K. Witherspoon; brother Carl Gundelfinger; and sisters, Margaret "Peg" Fisher, Dorothea Gundelfinger, and Barbara Robey preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 12 noon on Monday, September 15, 2003 in the Novum Baptist Church, Novum, VA. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to service time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Novum Baptist Church, 1629 Novum Church Rd., Reva, VA 22735 or Culpeper Regional Hospital Auxiliary Fund, P.O. 592, Culpeper, VA 22071. CLORE-ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME is entrusted with arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Washington, DC

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more