Gracie Williamson Dooley

Gracie Jean Williamson Meador Dooley, 94, of Goode, died Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home. Born May 30, 1916 in Bedford, Virginia, a daughter of the late Harry Cofer Williamson and Lucy Jane Mitchell Williamson. In addition to her parents, Gracie is preceded in death by her husbands, William Edward Meador and John Clyde Dooley; two sisters, Virgie Dooley and Carlotta Mays; three brothers, James Williamson, Kenneth Williamson and Aubrey Williamson; three great-grandchildren, and two great great-grandchildren. 

Gracie is survived by two daughters, Shirley McBearye and Linda Garraghty Johnson; two sons Jerry Meador and wife, Judy and Ronnie Meador and wife, Pamela; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; nine great great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; one brother Maynard Williamson and wife, Ruby, and one sister, June Thomas and husband, Fred; and a special friend, Joe Gaddy. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer\"™s Association, PO Box 823, Lynchburg, VA 24504 or Epworth United Methodist Church, 1145 Penicks Mill Road, Thaxton, VA 24174.

 

A celebration of Gracie\"™s life will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Tharp Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joe Flowers officiating. Burial will follow in Virginia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM on Friday, August 6, 2010 at Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford, 586-3443.