Margaret P. Straw

Margaret Elizabeth (Payne) Straw, 71, of Waynesboro passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. Born August 26, 1950 in Charlottesville, she was the daughter of the late John Gordon Payne, III and Frances (Gillum) Payne. On September 13, 1969 she married Theodore James “Tedd” Straw. The two shared 52 wonderful years of marriage. Prior to retirement in 2018, Margaret and her husband, Tedd owned and operated Staunton Florist for 40 years. They passionately served the community with a business that had been in her family for 54 years. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church, Waynesboro. As a church member, Margaret had previously taught Sunday School and assisted with the nursery. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren who she so tenderly loved. She also enjoyed reading and watching movies. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. Survivors include her husband, Tedd Straw of Waynesboro; daughters, Courtney Shiffer and husband, Caleb of Harrisonburg and Allison Straw White and husband, Devin of Front Royal, VA; grandchildren, Cooper Keyes, Cole and Charlotte Shiffer and Shepherd White; brothers, John G. Payne IV and wife, Sue of Pawley’s Island, SC and Webber Payne and wife, Beverly of Waynesboro; and a number of beloved nieces and nephews. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Westwood Baptist Church, 2124 Davis Road, Waynesboro with Pastor John Brownlee officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. The family request that all who plan to attend the service to please wear a facial covering. Having been in the floral business, Margaret’s family welcomes any floral tributes but should you desire you may make memorial contributions to the UVA Hope Cancer Center, Augusta Clinic, 57 Beam Lane, Suite 300, Fishersville, VA 22939 or the Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center, UVA Health System, 1240 Lee St., Charlottesville, VA 22903. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Waynesboro. Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com