Margaret Bowyer Whorley's obituary , Passed away on July 20, 2026 in Bedford, Virginia

Margaret Bowyer Whorley

February 12, 1937 - July 20, 2026 (89 years old)

Bedford, Virginia

Margaret Bowyer Whorley's obituary , Passed away on July 20, 2026 in Bedford, Virginia

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Updike Funeral Home Inc

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Margaret Bowyer Whorley

February 12, 1937 - July 20, 2026 (89 years old)

Bedford, Virginia

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Margaret Bowyer Whorley Obituary

The family of Margaret Bowyer Whorley of Bedford, Virginia announces her passing on July 20, 2026. Margaret, born on February 12, 1937, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Hilary M. Bowyer and Earle Davenport Bowyer; her husband John Quarles Whorley; her siblings, James Bowyer, Bobby Bowyer, Laverne Mitchell, Esther Ashley (Robert) and Shirley M. Bowyer; and her sisters-in-law, Ruby M. Whorley and JoAnne W. Bobbitt.

She is survived by: her children, Sharon W. Overstreet (Dennis), Carol W. Key (Grant) and John M. Whorley; her granddaughters, Mandy O. Johnson (Brad), Ann Elizabeth Key (Aaron) and Mary Margaret Key-Lasley (Tim); her great grandchildren, Sadie, Maci and Grady Johnson; and her siblings-in-law, Carleen Bowyer, Delores Bowyer and Marshall Mitchell. She is also survived by numerous nieces & nephews.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Bedford Humane Society, 829 Ole Turnpike Drive, Bedford, VA 24523 or the Alzheimers Association, 3831 Old Forest Road, Suite 7, Lynchburg, VA 24504.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Updike Funeral Home Inc



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July 24

Visitation

Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service
1140 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA 24523

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July 24

Funeral service

Updike Funeral Chapel
1140 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA 24523

Fri

July 24

Burial

Nicopolis Community Cemetery
1158 Nicopolis Dr, Bedford, VA 24523

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