J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Woodruff, Frances J.

Monday, June 06, 2005

Frances Josephine Woodruff, 81, of Hopewell, died Monday, June 6, 2005 at her residence. She was born in Franklin Co; N.C. Mrs. Woodruff was a retired lab. technician for Allied Chemical Corp. with 27 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Spruill Edwards Dement, brothers, Eugene Dement and Edward Radford and a sister Mattie Parrish. Surviving are her husband, Murphy �Woody� Woodruff of Hopewell, two daughters Donna W. Hawkins of Midlothian, Va., Lynne W. Franklin of Virginia Beach, Va., two grandsons, Christopher Hawkins and Zachary Franklin; two sisters, Ramona Marshall and Willie Holmes, two brothers, Joe Perry Dement and Garner Dement all Louisburg, N. C. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from7-8:30 PM in the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held Thursday, June 9, 2005 at 2:00PM in Powers Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. James Rogers, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell, Memorial contributions may be made to Powers Memorial Baptist Church, 2807 Jackson St. Hopewell, Va. 23860 or your favorite charity. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

Mr. Woodruff, Lynne, Donna and families,
I'm so sorry to hear of Mrs. Woodruff's death. Not only do I have fond memories of her since Lynne and I attend HHS together, but I have fond memories of our conversations while I lived next door for more than 2 years.

Your wife/mother/grandmother was a special person and I feel so blessed to have known her. Please know that I'm remembering you in prayer and I send you my deepest sympathy in your loss.

Regards,
Betty Dean Wade
3400 Ludgate Road
Chester, VA 23831

Posted by: Betty Wade at June 10, 2005 08:48 AM

John and I just want you to know that we care and we are here if you need us. She was a lovely lady and we know that she is in a better world. Love to all. Evelyn

Posted by: THE FAMILY at June 9, 2005 09:12 PM

Dear Mr. Woodruff,Lynne,& Donna,
Though the miles separate us, my mom told me of Mrs. Woodruff's death. I'm so sorry. I have very special memories of visiting with yall when Lynne and I were in nursing school. She was always so hospitable and fun to be around. I know you all will miss her terribly.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With our love and sympathy,
Joe,Cathy,Shannon,Casey,RJ,Samantha,Nicholas& Kimi Hall

Posted by: Cathy Martin Hall at June 9, 2005 07:53 PM

Dear Murphy, Lynn and Donna,
I want you to know that mom (Elsie Purcell) and I are keeping all of you in our prayers during this difficult time. We so loved Jo, but at the same time, we know that she was welcomed by God and will watch over each of you.
Mom and I will not be down for the funeral but I hope to bring her down to visit very soon. Please know that you are loved and thought about so much. All our love and sympathy, Cindy, Ken and Elsie

Posted by: Cindy Purcell Taylor at June 8, 2005 07:19 PM