Ms. Lucy Mae Willard, age 80 of Stuart, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Patrick County on June 27, 1943, to the late Andrew Jackson Willard and Cora Boyd Willard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Foley; four brothers, Leroy Willard, Willie Willard, John Abe Willard, James Hooker Willard; and a special friend and companion, Paul J. Adams. Ms. Willard had retired from VF Corp and was a member of Ross Harbour United Methodist Church. She had been secretary of Woodmen of the World and loved doing puzzles and tending to her flowers.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 12, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Ross Harbour United Methodist Church with Pastor Dewayne Troutt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to the Ross Harbour Cemetery Fund c/o Cathy Adams, 35 Goblintown Rd, Stuart, VA 24171. Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
