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2014
Rebecca Ashwell Mayberry, 71, of Rustburg, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at her residence after a long battle with cancer.
Born in Lynchburg, June 28, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Edward Lewis Ashwell and Dorothy Mae Deaner Ashwell. She was a former employee of both Craddock Terry Shoe Corp. and the Pettyjohn Shoe Company and was of the Methodist faith and was a member of the Lynchburg South Women of the Moose.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Martha M. Ashwell.
She is survived by her husband, Robert N. Mayberry of Rustuburg; two sons, Tracy L. Goding of New Bern, NC and Steven W. Goding of Charlotte, NC; one step-daughter, Sharon K. Mayberry of Madison Heights; four brothers, Allen L. Ashwell and his wife Betty of Lynchburg, Roger L. Ashwell of Alexandia, Dennis N. Ashwell and his wife Brenda of Rustburg and Phillip W. Ashwell and his wife Laverne of Rustburg; a very special cousin and caregiver, Jean Saunders; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Fort Hill Memorial Park with Pastor Mike Dodson, Jr. officiating.
The family would like to gratefully acknowledge the staff of Centra Hospice for the wonderful care they provided during Rebecca's illness.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Centra Hospice, 3300 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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March 14, 2014
Paula. & Wayne Walden
March 13, 2014
In our thoughts and prayers
Neighbors, paula&son, wayne walden jr
March 13, 2014
Jim and Betty Thacker
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 12, 2014
Helen Puckett
Robert, May you take comfort in knowing that she no longer suffers, and is at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Helen Puckett
March 12, 2014
Linda Smith Philbrick
Our prayers and love are with you. Keep your eyes to The Lord for comfort. God bless you.
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