Anna Katherine Dunlap Weatherford

WEATHERFORD, Anna Katherine Dunlap, 97, of Blackstone, Va., widow of William E. Weatherford, departed this life on Friday, September 19, 2008. She is survived by her son, William E. Weatherford Jr. and his wife, Mary Jane Weatherford of Goochland; two grandchildren, James Grady Weatherford of Silver Springs, Maryland and Benjamin Browder Weatherford of Decatur, Georgia. A lifelong resident of Blackstone, she graduated from Blackstone High School in 1928 and the College of William & Mary in 1932. At William & Mary she was a member of the Drama Club, Epsilon Pi Epsilon, the Physics Society and Alpha Chi Omega social sorority. She retired as a secondary math teacher, having taught at both Blackstone High School and Nottoway County High School. In her spare time and after retirement, she enjoyed working in her yard and garden, "digging in the dirt" as she was fond of saying. As a dedicated member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church she was proud of being its oldest living parishioner. The family will receive friends at the Hamner-McMillian Funeral Home, 1400 S. Main St., Blackstone, Va. on Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. A graveside service will be held in Lakeview Cemetery on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Blackstone or to a favorite charity. Online register and share condolences at www.hamnermcmillian.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.