Lena Waddell

Lena G. Waddell, age 63, of Lansing, died Friday, February 2, 2007, at Glenbridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Boone after an extended illness.

Funeral services were held Monday, February 5, 2007, at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by the Rev. Jeff Dollar, the Rev. Dan Hess, and Chaplain Melanie Childers. Burial was in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family received friends Sunday, February 4, 2007 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

Mrs. Waddell was born in Ashe County, October 16, 1943, to Dewitt J. and Bonnie Hartsoe Graybeal. She was a homemaker and a member of Phoenix Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, jewelry making and spending time with her grandchildren and dog, Snickers.

Mrs. Waddell is survived by:

Her husband, Bobby Waddell

Two sons - Marc Waddell and wife, Shelby of Jefferson
Robert Waddell of Matthews, NC

One daughter - Trish Blevins of Jefferson

Three sisters - Janette Rose of West Jefferson
Louise Amen of Colorado
JoAnne McGuire of Michigan

Seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.


Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson is in charge of arrangements. Email condolences may be sent through our website www.ashelawn.com.