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Maria LEMING Obituary
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Walter Leming Jr.; and her oldest son, John Walter Leming III.
Born in August 1926 at Freewelcome in Dutton, Va., to Blanche Games Bradford Atkins and Joseph Winder Atkins she was the fourth of six children. Deceased are Lt. Col. Joseph Winder Atkins Jr., Ann Byrd Atkins Tubbs and Henry Colmore Atkins.
She is survived by her beloved son, Joseph Atkins Leming, MD, of Dutton, Va.; and two loving brothers, Alexander Bradford Atkins of Dutton, Va., and William Edward Atkins of Gettysburg, Pa.; four grandchildren, Elizabeth Winder Leming, Sarah Bradford Leming, John Atkins Leming and David Markley Leming; her previous daughter-in-law, Mary Leming; her sister-in-law, Barbara F. Atkins; nieces, Deborah P. Atkins, Devon G. Atkins, Dianne A. Bucklin, Susan A. Stein; and nephews, Alexander B. Atkins, William E. Atkins, Jr., Bruce C. Atkins, Thomas N. Atkins, Darrell W. Atkins, Daniel W. Atkins; and many great-nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her future daughter-in-law, Vickie Lynne Bell and her five children, Douglas Wilt (and wife, Karen Fary Wilt), triplets, Brent, Megan and Katie Wilt and Grayson Wilt, all of whom she resided with in the last years of her life in Dutton.
A graduate of Averett College in Danville, Va., she was a member of the Junior League of the Lehigh Valley, Pa., the North River Circle of the King's Daughters and Sons, the Gloucester Women's Club, the Severn Republican Women, the King and Queen Historical Society, the Gloucester Historical Society and the Shackelford's Memorial Association.
There will be a memorial service held at Ware Episcopal Church at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, a reception to follow in the parish hall, in celebration of her life in lieu of a funeral. Maria donated her body to science through the Virginia Anatomic Death Act completing her lifelong devotion to education.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Gloucester-Mathews Free Clinic, www.gmfreeclinic.org, P.O. Box 684, Gloucester, VA 23061 or the Gloucester Volunteer Rescue Squad, www.gvfrs.org, P.O. Box 1417, Gloucester, VA 23061.
Arrangements by Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Va. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Maria LEMING
David Nagle
September 18, 2022
I often think of Mets.Leming´s kitchen. It always smelled like apples.
September 28, 2010
Joe, and the Leming Family,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. Maria and I spent many hours working with the Severn Republican Women and driving to and from Republican conventions. I was very fond of her, and welcomed her opinions on many subjects as she was not shy about expressing them. She was a very special lady. I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Vy Hansen, Plano, Texas
Beth DeHardit Richardson
September 27, 2010
Please accept our condolences on Maria's death. We will be comforted with the wonderful memories our families have shared.
Brenda Harrup
September 26, 2010
Dr. Leming & Family - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wes & Joyce Harville
September 26, 2010
Dr Leming and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. May the memories of your mother's love bring you comfort and peace of heart,now and through the days ahead.
Wesley and Joyce Harville & Family
Eloise Smith
September 26, 2010
To the Leming Family,
I am so sorry to know of the loss of your dear love one.
May each of you find comfort in knowing that God loves each one of you and will provide you with strength beyond what is normal to endure your loss.
Maria is at peace, awaiting the resurrection as Jesus talked about at John 11:25 and 26.
September 24, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Kathy & Bruce Kinsey
September 24, 2010
Joe,
Sorry to hear about you losing your mother. You and I have known each other and our families through alot of years. Please know your family is in our hearts and prayers
Emily
September 24, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in their time of grief. At times like these, 'God can give us "power beyond what is normal," so we can keep going from one day to the next. (2 Corinthians 4:7) I hope this will bring the family a measure of comfort.
Rick & Jan Iacopinelli
September 24, 2010
Joe-
We are thinking of you and your family, and we share in your loss. May the joy of many cherished memories of your mother soon outweigh your sadness.
David Nagle
September 23, 2010
Joe,
I have fond memories of your mother and your family from my childhood. I remember when we stayed with your family back in 1968, prior to moving into our house in Bethlehem, your mother was one of the sweetest women I have ever known. She will be missed by anyone who has been blessed with the good fortune to have crossed paths with her in life.
September 23, 2010
Dr. Leming
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family during this time of grief.Bill and Janet Brewer Richmond, VA
September 23, 2010
Our love and sympathy to the family.
Marvin & Jean Brown
martha steppe
September 23, 2010
We do not know each other but my admiration of your loved one, who donated her body to science, is great. I see this symbol so few times and personally rejoice when I do as I,too, feel it is our ultimate final gift. Mrs. Leming's obit was a testimony to her giving nature and so she was to the end. I've always felt my body was just a house where my soul and spirit temporarily reside, and when I am no longer in residence, maybe some resident intern will learn something that will benefit his/her future patients. Thank you for your wonderful gift, Mrs. L.
Tara Thomas
September 23, 2010
Dr. Leming & Family - Maria was a very special lady, and she will be greatly missed! She brought so many smiles to me over the years, and I will never forget the impact she had on my life. I always had the utmost respect for Maria's views on life and politics -- when Maria spoke, you wanted to listen. My prayers are with you all.
September 23, 2010
Dr. Leming-My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Tanya West (Waverly, VA)
Connie Mallett
September 23, 2010
Dr. Leming, Elizabeth and family,
Please accept my condolences for your loss. May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. Hold tight to all of the memories. They will ease the pain that you feel today.
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