Tuesday, February 17th, 2015
Twyla Dudley
Twyla Pifer Dudley, 89, Columbus, Ga., died on Feb. 15, 2015, at her residence.
She was born Aug. 23, 1925, in Chattanooga, to the late LeRoy Chauncey and Bertha Caroline Leininger Pifer. She was married to Dr. Augustus B. Dudley Jr., who survives in Columbus.
Also surviving are a daughter, Elizabeth Dudley Graham and her husband, Mark, Columbus; a son, James Lawrence Dudley and his wife, Carmen, Columbus; two sisters, Marjorie Maxine Pifer, St. Marys, and Verna Behm, Celina; four grandchildren, James Graham, Dudley Graham, Augusta Graham and Michael Dudley, all of Columbus; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Deceased are four sisters, Donna Pifer, Ruby Pifer, Beatrice Pifer and Glenda Pifer, and a brother, Gerald Pifer.
She was a graduate of Willshire High School, Willshire, and later graduated from The Ohio State University, where she received a bachelor's degree in journalism. She worked as a journalist for the Van Wert Times-Bulletin, the Farm Journal magazine in Philadelphia, Pa., and the Hi Way Presbyterian teen magazine, also of Philadelphia.
After marrying and moving to Columbus, Ga., she volunteered with several organizations within the area, including Trinity Episcopal Church, The Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Brookstone School and the Muscogee County Medical Auxiliary. She was an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church and the Junto Study Club.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbus, Ga., the Rev. Tim Graham officiating. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. Thursday at Parkhill Cemetery, Columbus, Ga.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 1130 1st Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901 or a charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com.
Arrangements are being handled by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Columbus, Ga.
