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In Loving Memory of
Lydia Ruth Stafford Foster
Foster,
Lydia Ruth Stafford, age 94, of Pearisburg went home to be with her Lord
on Feb. 14, 2008. Daughter
of the late James E. Stafford and Hattie Kirk Stafford, Lydia was preceded
in death by her husband, Wesley B. Foster, four brothers, Emory, Tuck,
Wilson and Roy Stafford, and a beloved great-grandson, Jesse Aaron Coffey.
She had a great love for her family and was a devoted and caring mother,
grandmother and sister. Her life was a reflection of her love for the
Lord, and her sweet spirit was an inspiration to everyone who knew her.
A deeply faithful woman, her Bear Springs United Methodist Church
family, of which she was a lifetime member, meant much to her. She served
as a Sunday school teacher for many years.
She leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Shirley Foster
Stafford of Jeffersonton, Va., and Dottie
Foster Perdue and husband Wesley of Pearisburg, Va.
Grandchildren Martha Stafford Coffey and husband Jesse, Marvin and
wife Saralyn Stafford, Marion Stafford Butterworth and husband Bill,
Michael Stafford and friend Sharon Burnette, Russell Perdue and wife
Teresa, Rodney Perdue and friend Cindy Vaughn, and Robin Perdue Stafford
and husband Rick will sorely miss their loving Maw Maw.
Eleven great-grandchildren, Crystal Perdue Boggess and husband
Mason; Rachel Coffey; Jessica Stafford; Brandon, Kyle and Carly Stafford;
Benjamin, Tyler and Sarah Butterworth; and Ryan and Reggie Perdue mourn
her passing. She also leaves
behind one great-great grandchild who never failed to bring her joy, Rhea
Perdue, daughter of Crystal Perdue Boggess.
Her two sisters, Anna Lee Stafford of Montcalm, W.Va.,
and Viola Stafford Martin of Cashmere, W.Va., plus several nieces
and nephews and a host of friends will miss her.
Lastly, Lydia leaves behind two very special friends who loved and
cared for her, Tracy Steele and Marilyn Mustard.
Friends may call at Givens Funeral Home on Saturday, February 16,
from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at Bear Springs
United Methodist Church on Sunday, February 17,
at 1:00 p.m. with the Reverend Kim Goddard and David Olinger officiating.
Burial will follow at Birchlawn Burial Park. Online condolences can be
sent to the family at
givensfuneralhome.com.
If you would like to send your
condolences to the family via Givens Funeral Home, simply sign the Memorial
Guestbook by clicking the link. Your condolences will be printed
out and given to the family.
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