Shirley Ann Ashburn Woods

Mrs. Shirley Ann Ashburn Woods, age 82, of Stuart, Virginia went home to be with the heavenly angels on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 21, 1941, to the late Archie Carlton Ashburn and the late Lena Velda Martin Layman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hassell Thompson “Woody” Woods; one son, Teddy Ray Woods; one grandson, Bryan Roberts; and one brother, J.C. Ashburn. Shirley worked for Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Martinsville for 25 years. She loved doing remodeling projects, her flower beds, and her birds. Above all, she loved spending time with her family and friends. Shirley will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. 

Left to cherish the fond memories of Shirley Woods are four children, Wanda Rochte (Jeff Jenks) of Stuart, Virginia, Dee Knight (Cecil Knight, Jr.) of Stuart, Virginia, Terrie Hazelwood (Ronald Stowe) of Stuart, Virginia, Kevin Woods of Martinsville, Virginia; eight grandchildren, Joe Woods, Amanda Knight, Henry White, Brandi Woods, Samantha Hazelwood, Ricky Hazelwood, Lacie Hazelwood, Dustin Woods; four great-grandchildren, Logan, Michael, Harper, Rylee; one sister, Edie LeMons of Stokesdale, North Carolina; one daughter-in-law, Mary Woods of Patrick Springs, Virginia; several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends. 

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Shirley Woods will be held Friday, March 22, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at New Beginnings Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Wright officiating. The burial will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service on Friday afternoon at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shirley Ann Ashburn Woods Memorial Fund, c/o Moody Funeral Home, P.O. Box 307, Stuart, VA 24171. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is serving the Woods family, and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

The family of Mrs. Shirley Ashburn Woods would like to extend their sincere appreciation and gratitude to caregiver, Danny Spruill and to the team at Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care for all the love shown to Mrs. Woods during her final days.