Repass, Dulane Woodyard
Dulane Woodyard Repass, age 77 from the Little Creek Community of Dublin, Virginia, completed her earthly journey on June 28, 2024. Dulane was born on March 14, 1947 to Cecil and Edith Woodyard as the fifth of ten children.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Edith Woodyard; brother, Buddy Woodyard; sister and brother-in-law, Rita and Russell Gwaltney; brother-in-law, Richard Repass; and sister-in-law, Mary Repass.
She is survived by her devoted husband and best friend of 53 years, James “Jim” Repass; her two sons and daughter-in-law, Kent Repass and Keith Repass (Andrea); grandsons, Justin Repass, Jarred Repass (Meagan); granddaughter, Bethany Warden (Matt); her beloved great-granddaughters, Delanie Warden, Emma Repass, and Oaklynn Repass. Also surviving are her brothers and sisters-in-law, David Woodyard
(Brenda), Albert Woodyard (Eva), Darrell Woodyard (Vicky); sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley Thompson, Mary “Zet” Hash (James), Debbie Mays (Terry), and Dreama Maxie; brother-in-law, William Repass; along with many special nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Dulane retired after over 30 years of service as a Medical Coding and Insurance Billing Specialist at the office of Dr. Matthew Skewes in Dublin, Virginia. She was very proud of her work and the opportunity to share the love of God and build lasting relationships during her years of dedicated service, not only with the medical staff, but with the patients and their families.
Dulane came to know Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior during a tent revival at the age of 30. From that time, she grew in her faith and knew with certainty that there was no one else in this world who could teach, guide and comfort her through this life. Her constant desire was to live a life pleasing to the Lord and to show His love to others. She felt this desire so strongly that she was led to participate in a mission trip to Haiti and returned with a greater understanding of trusting the Lord and His provision. She continued to share her passion for serving the Lord with her church family, at the Little Creek Church of the Living God, as a faithful and devoted member for many years.
That same love that she had for the Lord poured over to her family and friends. She joyfully spent time with each of them whether corporately or individually, and took great care that none felt as if they were alone in this life, always encouraging them that Jesus was there for them as He was for her. Her spiritual gifts were those of faith, prayer, intercession, and encouragement. She laughed with those who laughed and grieved with those who grieved, and prayed for everyone she knew. Her laughter was contagious and she could uplift someone in a moment. In her 77 years, there were many challenges and trials, but she weathered them in faith and endured as a good soldier, trusting the Lord that He would never fail her, and that He would never leave her nor forsake her.
Dulane would say today with joy the words spoken in 2 Timothy 4:6-5 “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the Righteous Judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.” Her family knows she would love to see you there.
The family will receive friends in a time of visitation on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at French’s Chapel in the Little Creek Community. A Funeral Service will be conducted on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM at French’s Chapel with Pastors David Butcher and Keith Repass officiating in a celebration of the life that Dulane gave to all. Interment service arrangements will be finalized with the cemetery and notification given to the public Monday, July 1, 2024.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to continue spreading the gospel truths in Dulane’s honor to either the Word of Truth Ministries (221 Fuller Street Bristol, Virginia 24201) or to The Church of the Living God (2966 Little Creek Road Dublin, Virginia 24084).
A guestbook is available to send condolences to the family and friends of Dulane by visiting www.kendallfuneralhome.com. The staff of Kendall Funeral Home are honored to serve the Repass family.
