Vivian T. Winfree

Vivian T. Winfree

Vivian Winfree Obituary

Published by W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home from Feb. 18 to Feb. 20, 2009.
WINFREE, Mrs. Vivian T., a member of First Baptist Church of South Richmond, former president of the Women's Auxiliary Usher Board, Past Matron of Hannah Chapter #26 O.R.S. - P.H.A., and past chairperson of the Social Welfare Group Delver Women's Club, entered eternal rest on February 15, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Murrell H. Winfree, she is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline W. Ashford; grandchildren, Kimberly Michelle Ashford and Haywood Murrell Ashford; great-grandchildren, Isaiah Edwards, Anastasia Jones and Cameron Ashford; devoted niece, Doris M. Robinson; cousin, Robert Winfree; and a host of other relatives and friends. Her remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave. Funeral services will be conducted at First Baptist Church of South Richmond, 1501 Decatur St., on Saturday, February 21, at 1 p.m. Interment Maury - Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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February 27, 2009

Marion Martin posted to the memorial.

February 20, 2009

Charles & Alice Bey posted to the memorial.

February 20, 2009

John & Marian(WM Fannie Lewis#4OES) Brooks posted to the memorial.

Marion Martin

February 27, 2009

Jackie: You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God lift your heavy hearts at this time and bring you peace.

Charles & Alice Bey

February 20, 2009

Jackie & family
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Though words alone are not enough to take away the grief, may the caring thoughts and sincere concern help bring your heart relief.

John & Marian(WM Fannie Lewis#4OES) Brooks

February 20, 2009

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Jannelle Elam

February 20, 2009

To Haywood and family,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. May God continue to bless you and know that his loving arms are wrapped around you all to keep you strong during this time of grief.

Rosetta Simns

February 20, 2009

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Helen Roberts

February 20, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

From the staff of W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home

February 20, 2009

We present this guestbook to you with deepest compassion and with our sincerest expression of sympathy.

Sheila Frazier

February 19, 2009

To Jackie Ashford and the Winfree Family---
I am sorry for your loss and pray for a speedy healing of the heart.

lashonda garner

February 19, 2009

TO THE WINFREE FAMILY:
sorry for your lost.i was so lost for words when i heard the news about nana.you all are in my prayers and thoughts.
your friend,neighbor
shonda

February 18, 2009

Our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May God bless You.

The Graves Family
Van, Charlotte, Kennedy, Reese

Jessica Woody - Turner

February 18, 2009

Haywood, Kim and Ms. Jackie,
My prayers are with and for you. May God grant you His peace that only He can during this time.

Shirley Peters McCray

February 18, 2009

To Jackie and Family,

Sorry to hear of your mother's demise. May God give you strength during this most difficult time.

RONNIECE WINFREE

February 18, 2009

To the family of Ms.Winfree i give you my deepest sympathy of all.
Thanks,Ronniece Winfree
if you would like to talk feel free at any given time to e-mail me at:[email protected]

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