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Yvonne Elizabeth (Pierce) Woody

Date of Death: October 8, 2022

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Visitation
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Sunday 10/16, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

service

Service
First Christian Church
75 Merrimans Lane
Winchester, Virginia 22601
Monday 10/17, 11:00 am

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Cemetery
Mount Hebron Cemetery
305 E. Boscawen Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Monday 10/17

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Memorial

Memorial contributions may be made to

SPCA of Winchester
111 Featherbed Lane
Winchester, VA 22601

Woody, Yvonne Elizabeth (Pierce), 97, of Winchester, VA. passed away early Saturday morning on October 8, 2022 at Henrico Doctors Hospital in Richmond, VA., with her family by her side. Yvonne was born January 16, 1925 to the late Thurman and Viola Pierce. Yvonne was preceded in death by her sister Jean P. Smallwood, her brother Robert W. Pierce, and her husband Van D. Woody. Yvonne graduated from John Handley High School in 1943 and attended Shepherd University.

She started her teaching career at Bryarly Elementary School in Albin, VA. She married J. Douglas Butler in 1946 and they had three sons. She was a substitute teacher for many years, which she really enjoyed, for the Winchester and Frederick County Schools.

She married Van D. Woody (Woody) on December 21, 1985 at First Christian Church in Winchester, VA. They enjoyed their extensive traveling to places like Nashville, Memphis, Bermuda, Bahamas, Disneyworld, Las Vegas and other places throughout the United States. They enjoyed their frequent trips to visit family and the beach the most. Woody passed away on October 27, 2010.

She loved her family, her church, her neighbors, friends and her pets. She was a longtime member of the First Christian Church. She enjoyed playing cards, bridge clubs, dancing, music, Elvis concerts, Duke and UVA basketball and church activities. For 10 years, she and Woody were in Amy’s Kitchen Band and they entertained at various nursing homes in the Winchester area.

She moved to Spring Arbor Assisted Living of Winchester in July 2018 and then to Spring Arbor of Richmond in April 2021 to be closer to family.

She is survived by her sons James D. Butler, Jr. of Isle of Palms, SC., D. Scott Butler (Nancy) of Ashland, VA., and Kevin D. Butler of Fort Lauderdale, FL.; grandchildren Heather C. MacIntosh, James D. Butler, III (Emily), David S. Butler (Kristin) and Stephanie (Ryan) Smith; her great grandchildren Courtney L. Butler, Benjamin S. Butler, Grayson C. Butler, Charlotte R. Smith, and Savannah M. Smith; as well many extended family members and friends.

Our family is grateful for the loving care Yvonne received over the years from her neighbors Bob and Carol Souders, companion Bitsey Donaldson and the staffs at Winchester and Richmond Spring Arbor.

The family will receive friends and family from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday October 16, 2022 at Omps Funeral Home, 1600 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA, 22601.

The funeral service will be held at First Christian Church, 75 Merrimans Lane, Winchester, VA. 22601 on Monday October 17, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with interment following at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Contributions in memory of Yvonne may be made to SPCA of Winchester, 111 Featherbed Lane, Winchester, VA 22601.

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Visitation
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
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Sunday 10/16, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
First Christian Church
75 Merrimans Lane
Winchester, Virginia 22601
Map
Monday 10/17, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Mount Hebron Cemetery
305 E. Boscawen Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Map
Monday 10/17
Memorial

Memorial contributions may be made to

SPCA of Winchester
111 Featherbed Lane
Winchester, VA 22601

Woody, Yvonne Elizabeth (Pierce), 97, of Winchester, VA. passed away early Saturday morning on October 8, 2022 at Henrico Doctors Hospital in Richmond, VA., with her family by her side. Yvonne was born January 16, 1925 to the late Thurman and Viola Pierce. Yvonne was preceded in death by her sister Jean P. Smallwood, herContinue Reading

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judith b cates left a message on October 16, 2022:
Yvonne was always upbeat and always seemed happy. I remember how much my mother looked forward to their birthday lunches (Louise, Yvonne, & Helen) and in their younger days they would go to dances and have a really good time. Please know I am thinking of her family at this time.
Stephen R. Slaughter left a message on October 13, 2022:
I had the pleasure of having Ms. Woody as a substitute teacher at Handley in the late 60 s and early 70 s. We loved her. She was engaging and fun. Substitute teaching is difficult at best. She was great. She certainly was respected and endeared by all. My condolences .
Susan Ritter left a message on October 13, 2022:
Dear Family, please know that your mother brought so much joy to a bunch of teenagers when she showed up to substitute! We knew she cared about us and that made the difference. She was blessed with many years, but I am sure it is hare to say farewell, for now.
Susan Ritter left a message on October 13, 2022:
Dear Family, please know that your mother brought so much joy to a bunch of teenagers when she showed up to substitute! We knew she cared about us and that made the difference. She was blessed with many years, but I am sure it is hare to say farewell, for now.
Steve Smallwood left a message on October 13, 2022:
I’m certain Aunt Yvonne and my Mom are dancing in Heaven . I’ll always remember the special times we all had at Uncle Robert’s cabin. I wish I could be in Winchester to pay my respects but my health won’t permit it.
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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