Lois LaRue Coltrane Gaddy Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Lois LaRue Coltrane Gaddy of Bedford, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 3, 2024 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lois LaRue Coltrane Gaddy to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her spouse Delma Ray Gaddy; her parents, Branson Thomas Coltrane and Thelma Pauline Elder Coltrane; and her daughter Shelia Marie Gaddy Joyner. She is survived by: her children, Randy Earl Gaddy (Vicky) of Bedford, Karen G. Allen (Randy) of Cary, N. C. and Sandra G. Dowdy (Whitney) of Bedford; her sisters, Irene Bowman (Dene) and Gail Coltrane of Archdale, N. C.; her grandchildren, Robert Michael Gaddy, Tiffany Lynn Gaddy Fulcher (Carter), Emily Anne Joyner Rutland (Eric), Brandon James Gaddy (Chandler), Benjamin Tyler Dowdy (Morgan), Tabitha Leighann Gaddy, Christy Joy Gaddy Nichols (Donny), Nathan Michael Dowdy (Kaitlyn) and Whitney Katherine Dowdy; and her great grandchildren, Lily Bree Reynolds, Hayden Lynn Fulcher, Madison Ray Fulcher, Branson Lee Gaddy, Lawson Chandler Gaddy, Hadley LaRue Nichols, McKinnley Grace Nichols, Natalie Marie Rutland, Keegan Michael Dowdy, Case Alan Dowdy, Colton Ray Dowdy and Samson Michael Dowdy.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association.