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Judith “Judy” Ravan

June 29, 1950 - April 15, 2020

Judith “Judy” Ravan, 69, of Copper Hill, passed away in her home on Wednesday April 15th, 2020. Judy was born on June 29th, 1950 to Wade and Mary Poff, she was the first of five girls. She married the love of her life, Cecil Jesse Ravan on October 16th, 1976. There is no way to list all the loved ones she left behind. You didn’t need to be family for her to love you like you were. She was as close to perfect as a person could be, to know her was to love her. She never withheld her love; she gave it freely and openly and with exuberance. She was the life of all the family gatherings and to say she leaves a hole in our family is an understatement. The family plans to have a memorial service at a later date to truly celebrate the memory she left behind.


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Rebecca Smith Sink

Roanoke, VA
April 17, 2020


Linda Haney

Riner, VA
April 17, 2020

I have been thinking about Judy so much since I heard of her sudden passing. She was always such a good friend. Our lives led us in different directions after high school so I only saw her occasionally. We had just began to reconnect during the past year and I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her again. My thoughts and prayers are with the family as we all mourn her passing.


Michael & Sarah Browning

Copper Hill, VA
April 17, 2020

In deepest sympathy- Michael and Sarah Browning


Doris Penrod

Glade Hill
April 17, 2020

So Sorry for your loss. May God put his arms around you, and yours as you heal. Judy was one of four of us that were buddies in school, Sue, Louise, Judy and myself. We had some good times. The bond was there then and now. She was part of the Check Chicks luncheon every month. She enjoyed seeing everyone that came. She talked about her family lovingly, Laugh, and giggled. She will be missed for sure. God bless. Doris Williams Penrod


Wayne Poff

Floyd Virginia
April 17, 2020

So Sorry for the loss our prayers are with the family.


Sue Rumburg Kimrey

Tampa, Fl
April 17, 2020

I am so saddened to hear about Judy. I have so many great memories of her. Always had a smile on her face and laughing. Prayers for her family during this most difficult time.


Diane Midkiff

Floyd, Va 24091
April 17, 2020

With Deep Sympathy for you loss. Judy will be remembered for her smile and happy laugh . She always made you smile when she was around you such a caring lady. Diane & Randal Midkiff


Freda Smith

Roanoke
April 17, 2020

Judy was a beautiful person. Always with a smile. God bless all the family. My prayers are with you.


Sandra Greenwood

Copper Hill Va
April 17, 2020

CJ and family sorry for your loss. God Bless U all Girls sorry for your loss we loved Judy very much. She was always doing Gods work. She will certainly be missed. Cindy please take care of Wayne he is a good guy Candy take care of yourself Gods got this. Lv and prayers to all. Bill and Sandra


Cathy and Mark Banks

Floyd
April 17, 2020

Prayers up for all.Love and prayers.


Dawn MacWoodard-Vladyka

Check
April 17, 2020

Condolences to the family. Judy was a loving, kind and lovely friend. We will miss her and her ability to make everyone feel loved. Judy was always fun to be around, creative, and just loved all her “babies”! Judy loved taking care & watching her babies grow and become adults. I will miss Judy “Oscar” & giving her grief about crafts and who would get one. I will treasure all my memories of “Oscar” at Camp and also at Church. Prayers for the family. Love from, Dawn, Cora, Troy, Ryan & Owen MacWoodard-Vladyka


Ashley Yaunsem

FLOYD
April 17, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Judy was one of the sweetest most amazing women I've ever had the privilege of knowing. She will truly be missed. We're sending our love,and hope that you'll find comfort in knowing that her smile and laughter is spread throughout Heaven.


Brenda Ramsey

check va
April 17, 2020

Just wanted to give my condolences to the family of Judy. I've gotten to know Judy through the church ever since I was a little girl. But just in the last few years I was closer to her. She had the most positive attitude and she was such a bright and cheerful person. I will miss her.


Brenda Weeks

Floyd
April 17, 2020

To Judy’s family my deepest condolences. She was truly a loving and caring person,with a beautiful warm personality. God Bless


Donna Griffith Hornsby

Roanoke, VA
April 17, 2020

My heartfelt prayers are with Judy's family. Judy always had a bubbly personality and lit up a room with her presence. Since returning to Virginia I had the opportunity to get reacquainted with her as a former high school classmate and friend. Condolences to the family and all who knew her. God's comfort and peace be with you during this time.


Naomi W Agee

Christiansburg, VA
April 17, 2020

May all the family be blessed to treasure the precious memories of one so dear. Prayers to all the family that God give you the strength and courage to carry forward her legacy. She was a sister in Christ with me and a joy to know. I will always treasure her presence in my life. She greeted people with a smile and a hug which was endearing and loving.


Debbie Munzing

Copper Hill, Va.
April 17, 2020

My heart goes out to Judy's family and friends.How fondly I remember our times together as girl scout leaders. Judy was a lovely,kind, gracious and talented lady. She will be missed.


Junior and Nancy Conner

Salem, Virginia
April 17, 2020

So sorry to hear of Judy's passing, she was always so sweet and happy we will surely miss her, thoughts and prayers to her family and friends.


Christine Benson

Christiansburg, VA
April 17, 2020

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. John & Christine Benson


Linda Manning Iddings

Christiansburg
April 17, 2020

So sorry to hear of the passing of Judy. Praying for comfort and peace for all the family. Sending love and hugs.


Louise Wright

Roanoke, VA 24018
April 18, 2020

Judy was a classmate and close friend of mine. Judy, Doris, Sue, and I spent a lot of time together. Several years ago we started meeting for lunch once a month. We called ourselves the Check Chicks. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.


Ross Howell Jr.

Greensboro
April 18, 2020


James Shelor

Roanoke
April 18, 2020

So very sorry to hear of Sister Judy's passing.


Vernon And Nancy Page

Roanoke,
April 18, 2020

I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. Judy was a dear friend and cousin to me (Nancy King Page)and I will miss seeing her smiling face at the luncheons we would meet for in our little group of Check Chicks. She had a happiness that always made me feel happy too. I pray your memories of her will bring you comfort. You all have our deepest sympathy.


Brenda Galyean

p o Box 2 Copper Hill, Va.
April 18, 2020

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. We have been tied up with Daddys funeral and didn't know about this at all. I just saw her at the store the other day and we talked a little while. She looked so pretty and I enjoyed our talk so much. We ain't visiting anymore like we used to. And thats sad. Again, I am so sorry for your familys loss. Love Luther and Brenda


Naomi Coker

Tarboro, NC
April 18, 2020

So sorry to hear of Judy's passing. I will miss seeing her on my trips to churches in that area.


Ted Ravan

Monroe, GA.
April 18, 2020

Cecil, I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet wife Judy. You and your family are in my prayers.


Rene Wimmer

Aubrey, TX
April 20, 2020

So sorry to hear about this wonderful families loss. I remember all five of you girls and the fun times we all had at "Myrtles Beach" in the summer. I know Judy was the one that always drove you all over there and made sure you were safe. I can't imagine your sadness and offer my deepest condolences to you all.


Karstena Munzing


April 20, 2020

I remember Judy so fondly - she was always so kind to me - even when I was a bratty teenager. Judy was a wonderful woman who will be greatly missed. I am sending love to her family.


Peg Wimmer

Covington
April 21, 2020

Hi Kathy, Cindy, and Candy, Judy was certainly one of the most loving people I have ever met. From the days she used to save me a bus seat and entertain me all the way to Check to our last meeting at the fabric store, she always was a bright spot whenever you were in her presence. I am truly sorry for her loss in our world.


Melinda Hutchinson

Roanoke
April 22, 2020

I am so sorry CJ to hear of Judy passing. We had such fun together at the National Optometric xmas parties and when she came in for her eye exam with OLS. She just lit up a room with her infectious smile and laugh. Hugs to you and your family CJ.


Reeta Hylton Conner

Morganton
April 22, 2020

so sad and sending my sympathy all of you....I thought the world of Judy, she was so sweet and thoughtful to everyone and she loved her family so much -Gail Conner


Travis Eanes

Roanoke, VA
April 22, 2020

Sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers for all of you, she was a very sweet lady.