Carolyn
Carolyn Van Wagoner
d. May 27, 2016
Carolyn Van Wagoner, 76, of Bedford, Va. passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on Friday, May 27, 2016.
Born Tuesday, December 26, 1939 in Norfolk, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Bryce Wagoner and the late Frances Williams Wagoner. Left to cherish Carolyn’s memories are her loving husband, Donald Woods; son, Jack Mann and wife, Lisa; daughters, Holly Layne, Laura Carrington and husband, John, Leslie Hicks and husband, Kirk; five grandchildren, Jason, Jessica, Jake, Isaac, Sarah Frances; four great-grandchildren; brother, Ronald Wagoner and wife, Jenny; sister, Sheryle Hill and husband, Tui; special friend Ann Ship; beloved friend and caretaker, Valerie Agee. Her children will remember the loving, devoted mother who was always there for them.
Carolyn was the dedicated manager of her family’s business, the Peaks of Otter Lodge. She enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach with her girlfriends and family. Even though she suffered from physical pain, her spirit remained bright and bubbly and touched everyone who knew her.
A Celebration of Carolyn’s Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Tharp Funeral Chapel, Bedford with the Rev. Donnie G. Glass officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Tharp Funeral Home. A graveside service for close friends and family will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2016 in Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, N.C. 27601.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bedford Life Saving & First Aid Crew, Bedford Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 161, Bedford, Va. 24523.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.
Click here to view Carolyn’s Life Tribute Video
Born Tuesday, December 26, 1939 in Norfolk, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Bryce Wagoner and the late Frances Williams Wagoner. Left to cherish Carolyn’s memories are her loving husband, Donald Woods; son, Jack Mann and wife, Lisa; daughters, Holly Layne, Laura Carrington and husband, John, Leslie Hicks and husband, Kirk; five grandchildren, Jason, Jessica, Jake, Isaac, Sarah Frances; four great-grandchildren; brother, Ronald Wagoner and wife, Jenny; sister, Sheryle Hill and husband, Tui; special friend Ann Ship; beloved friend and caretaker, Valerie Agee. Her children will remember the loving, devoted mother who was always there for them.
Carolyn was the dedicated manager of her family’s business, the Peaks of Otter Lodge. She enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach with her girlfriends and family. Even though she suffered from physical pain, her spirit remained bright and bubbly and touched everyone who knew her.
A Celebration of Carolyn’s Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Tharp Funeral Chapel, Bedford with the Rev. Donnie G. Glass officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Tharp Funeral Home. A graveside service for close friends and family will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2016 in Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, N.C. 27601.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bedford Life Saving & First Aid Crew, Bedford Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 161, Bedford, Va. 24523.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.
Click here to view Carolyn’s Life Tribute Video
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