Virginia Drewry Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

VIRGINIA PEARSON DREWRY Mrs. Virginia Pearson Drewry, died peacefully Wednesday morning, March 9, 2005 at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Virginia was born in Richmond, Virginia on October 2, 1924, the daughter of Daniel M. and Beulah S. Pearson. She was the loving, devoted wife of 57 years of Joe S. Drewry, Jr. She was the devoted mother of Christopher M. Drewry of Middleburg, Fla. and Kay Drewry Schroeder of Newnan, GA and son-in-law, Kenneth A. Schroeder. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Christopher M. Drewry, Jr., Thomas Joshua Crittenden, Wade Samuel Crittenden and Steffan Hunter Schroeder. Other survivors include her brother, Daniel Morris Pearson, Jr. and his wife, Loretta Pearson of Ormand Beach, Fla; and sister-in-law, Betty D. Bamman of Christiansburg, VA. She and her family moved from Richmond, VA to Atlanta, Georgia in 1962. She attended Richmond Professional Institute a division of the College of William and Mary. In addition to raising her two children she always found time for service to others. Virginia was an active member in the PTA having served as North Fulton President. She was also active in Church Women United of Georgia and Atlanta, Freedoms Foundation of Valley Forge, the National Parliamentarians Association, and the Associates of Emory School of Nursing. She was a past National President of the Reserve Officers Association League. She was a docent at the Georgia Governor's Mansion having served for seventeen years. Her God given calling was the United Methodist Women where she held many offices. She was a volunteer for the 1996 Olympics where she worked with the opening and closing ceremonies. She was an alternate delegate to the United Methodist Church Annual Conference. She was a lifelong devoted member of the United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 12th, 2005 at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Don Harp and Dr. Betsy Lunz, officiating. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in her loving memory to the United Methodist Women, care of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA, 30305. Arrangements by H. M. Patterson & Son, Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Road, Atlanta, GA, 30328, (404) 851-9900.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Mar. 11, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Drewry

7 Entries

Parke & Nora Goodall

March 14, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to Joe and the Family.

CAPT Ron White, USCG

March 12, 2005

I had the pleasure of knowing Virginia for many years thru the Reserve Officers Association, of which Virginia and Joe were both very active. She was a true Southern lady and always showed great affection for all she knew. She will be remembered and will indeed be missed.

Cliff McManus

March 11, 2005

I grew up with Virginia’s son Chris. He was one of my best friends. Virginia was a wonderful neighborhood mom. We could always stop by her house for afternoon snacks and talks. She made time for her children even with her own busy schedule. She knew where we were and what we should be doing and did her best to guide us in the right direction. Virginia was an involved mom and a caring mother. Virginia touched many of our lives and helped us to become better young adults. Mount Vernon Woods was a much better neighborhood because of her. To Joe, Chris and Kay I know that you will miss her cheerful wit and sound advice.

Laura Taylor

March 11, 2005

I did not know Virginia very long, but wanted you to know what an impact she had on me through United Methodist Women at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. She was a great southern lady and we will miss her terribly. Her devotion to her church and to UMW was extraordinary.

May God's blessings comfort and keep you during these difficult days. My prayers are with you, Joe, and with your family.

Rosemary Nagle

March 11, 2005

Dear Joe and Family, Through many years of knowing Virginia in ROAL, I have always thought of her as a "True Southern Lady". Soft spoken, she had an iron will and often helped others to see things her way...never raising her voice. She will be greatly missed by not only you the family, but also by many friends from around the world.

My prayers are with you as you celebrate Virginia's life and contributions to all who knew her.

wayne & louise sisley

March 11, 2005

with our sincere sympathy

wayne & louise

Clara H. Cabey

March 11, 2005

I knew Virginia for many years as a member of The Atlanta Unit of Georgia Assn. of Parliamentarians, NAP, . She was a beautiful person and will be sorely missed as a member. My deepest sympathy to her family.

Clara H. Cabey, PRP

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