Phoebe Lucille Woodson Joly, 74, of Appomattox went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 10, 2008. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, George "Bert" Joly; son, George Joly of Christiansburg; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl J. and Frederic Whitehurst of Bethel, North Carolina; granddaughter, Jamie Jharna Whitehurst of Bethel, North Carolina; brother, Guy R. Woodson of Farmville; niece and her husband, Barbara Jean and Nelson Dawson of Rustburg; one cousin that was more like a sister to her, Margie Reider and numerous other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, Jacob S. and Nannie C. Woodson; and her sister, Mary W. Stone.
A celebration of her life will be held 7:00 pm, Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Robinson Funeral Home by the Rev. Kathy S. Shereda. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 pm until time of service.
A committal service will be held 10:00 am, Friday, June 13, 2008 at New Hope Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials to either the American Heart Association, 2395 South Fork Road, Appomattox, VA 24522 or New Hope Lighters Relay for Life Team, attn: Betty Craft, 6227 Old Courthouse Road, Appomattox, VA 24522.