Obituary for Carolyn Van Wagoner of Bedford, Virginia 
December 26, 1939 - May 27, 2016 

Carolyn Van Wagoner, 76, of Bedford, Virginia passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on Friday, May 27, 2016.

Born Tuesday, December 26, 1939 in Norfolk, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Bryce Wagoner and the late Frances Williams Wagoner. 

Left to cherish Carolyn's memories are her loving husband, Donald Woods; son, Jack Mann and wife, Lisa; daughters, Holly Layne, Laura Carrington and husband, John, Leslie Hicks and husband, Kirk; five grandchildren, Jason, Jessica, Jake, Isaac, Sarah Frances; four great-grandchildren; brother, Ronald Wagoner and wife, Jenny; sister, Sheryle Hill and husband, Tui; special friend Ann Ship; beloved friend and caretaker, Valerie Agee. Her children will remember the loving, devoted mother who was always there for them. 

Carolyn was the dedicated manager of her family's business, the Peaks of Otter Lodge. She enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach with her girlfriends and family. Even though she suffered from physical pain, her spirit remained bright and bubbly and touched everyone who knew her.

Published in The News & Observer on May 30, 2016 in Raleigh, NC.

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