Betty Jean Pillow Woods

Betty Jean Pillow Woods, 82, of Rocky Mount, departed from this life on Friday, November 24, 2017 at home. She was born September 19, 1935 in Roanoke to the late Thomas “Opie” and Carrie Brumfield Pillow. A beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Woods retired from Sears and was a faithful member of Faith Fellowship (Wirtz) for the last 17 years, previously an active member of New Life Christian Ministries (Roanoke) for over 30 years. She loved Jesus with all of her heart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Lucille Tuck, Thelma Martin, and Ala Pillow and two brothers, Corbet Pillow and Hugh Pillow. Mrs. Woods is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, Edward Woods; two sons, Daniel (Gwen) Woods of Falcon, NC and Anthony (Becky) Woods of Rocky Mount; her twin brother, Bobby (Elsie) Pillow of Roanoke; nine grandchildren, Jim (Marlene) Woods, Timothy Tucker, Carrie (Adan) Zelaya, Anneke Woods, Caitlin (James) Vaughan, Danny Woods, Cara Woods, Asher Woods, and Corrin Woods; seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Carilion Hospice of Franklin County and give a special thanks to Karen Tosh for the love and care shown during this time. The funeral will be Sunday, November 26, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home (Rt. 220 Chapel) with Rev. Walter Lee Wood and Dr. Daniel Woods officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 11:30 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151. www.connerbowman.com