Terry Willard Memorial Fund

Michele Willard has been a dispatcher with the Bland County, Virginia Sheriff Office for 14 years.  On August 13, 2009 Michele’s husband, Terry Willard died unexpectedly of a heart attack.  Terry, who was 37 years old, leaves behind his wife and a two year old daughter.  He had no life insurance, leaving Michele the expenses of the funeral, as well as caring for her daughter.

Michele, as so many in Virginia, is funded through the Virginia Compensation Board.  Regrettably, the Compensation Board provides a very minimal salary to the local Sheriff Office.  As a result, we have established the “Terry Willard Memorial Fund” to assist Michele with the many expenses she must face.

We are asking anyone that can help to please contribute by sending donations to the following:

                        Terry Willard Memorial Fund
                        % New Peoples Bank
                        P.O. Box 39
                        Bland, Virginia

If you have questions or need additional information please contact Mr. William Howlett, Bland County Administrator at (276) 688-4622 or (804) 338-9419

Thank you.