Molly Willse
Molly Willse
Molly Willse
Molly Willse
Molly Willse
Molly Willse

Obituary of Molly Elbell Willse

Molly Elbell Willse, 71, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born October 8, 1946 in Dubois, PA, Molly was a daughter of the late Joseph Everette and Jeanne Johnston Elbell. She graduated from Lynchburg College with a degree in Chemistry and Microbiology. Molly is survived by her husband of 52 years, John Taylor Willse; four children, Johnna Willse Barksdale, Christy Willse Slaughter and her husband Joe, Brooke Willse Gaddy and her husband Terry, John Taylor Willse, Jr. and his wife Tana; 12 grandchildren, Evan Barksdale and his wife Brooke, Darian Barksdale, Melina Jo Barksdale, Emilio Slaughter, Antony Slaughter, Taylor Slaughter, Travis Gaddy and his wife Stacie, Tyler Gaddy and his wife Amy, Aubrie Gaddy, Alden Will Gaddy, Jada Willse, Ella Willse; four great grandchildren, Kerry, Karlie, Savannah, Macy Mae and one brother Steven Elbell. Molly will be remembered for her inappropriate laughter, generous heart and her love of her family. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford, VA. Relatives and friends are welcome at the Diuguid Funeral Service & Crematory Waterlick Chapel (434) 237-2722 on Friday from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer's Association. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Runk & Pratt for the loving care they gave Molly.
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