Obituary of Betty Woolwine

Betty V. Woolwine, 59, of Salem passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010 surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with Cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Warren Viar and a brother, Rennie Viar. Betty was employed as an Administrative Assistant for 33 years with the Roanoke County School System. She was a member of the Fellowship Community Church. Surviving are her husband of 39 years, Larry Woolwine, sons, Jason Woolwine and wife Glenda of Roanoke; Matthew Woolwine and wife Katie of Salem; grandchldren, Austin, Logan, Gracie, and Parker Woolwine; mother, Myrtle "Granny" Viar of Salem; brother, Ken Viar and wife Nancy of Florida; sister-in-law, Janet Viar of Salem; special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Shirley Woolwine of Salem; and numerous nieces and nephews. A special thanks to the nurses and staff on 6 West at Lewis Gale Hospital, Dr. William Fintel and his staff, the staff at Springtree Health and Rehab Center, and the many friends with the Roanoke County School System for their devoted care and many acts of kindness. Betty was a devout Christian who always felt blessed by the visits with the Pastors from Fellowship Community Church and New Hope Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to the Mission Fund C/O Fellowship Community Church 1226 Red Lane Extension Salem, Virginia 24153. A memorial service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Fellowship Community Church by Pastor Ken Nienke officiating. The family will receive friens following the service. On line condolences may be sent to www.simpsonfuneral.com Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory. 366-0707.