Gretna……….Mary Rudd Wyatt, age 87 of Gretna died Wednesday, April 17, 2013 in Danville.
Born April 4, 1926 in Halifax County she was a daughter of the late John William Rudd and Mary Fisher Rudd. She was predeceased by her first husband, Elton N. Crotts, Sr., her second husband, Ben (Pete) Johnson Wyatt, Sr.; a son, Ben Wyatt, Jr.; and two brothers, John Clinton Rudd and Richard Thomas Rudd. Mrs. Wyatt was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church where she played the piano for the choir and was a home maker. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by two sons, Elton Crotts, Jr. of Fairfax, and Andy Wyatt of Gretna; one daughter, Patricia Scruggs and her husband, Steve of Gretna; a daughter-in-law, Robbin Wyatt of Long Island; five grandchildren, Robbie Scruggs, Shannon Chapman, Angela Gill, David Crotts, and Ashley Crotts; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden by Rev. R.G. Rowland.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 10:45 A.M. Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, and other times will be at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Steve Scruggs, 202 Power Street, Gretna.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 10164 East Gretna Road, Gretna, VA 24557.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.