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Vergie DUNN Obituary
She was born in Mechanicsburg, Pa., Jan. 11, 1917, and orphaned before the age of eight. She was raised at the Virginia Baptist Children's Home (now Hope Tree Family Services) in Salem, Va. Vergie was a wife, mom and homemaker who lived her Christian faith everyday. Above all else, she loved her Savior and was forever faithful. 'For thou art my hope, O Lord God; thou art my trust from my youth.' Psalm 71:5.
A longtime member of Hilton Baptist Church, she taught children in Sunday School, was active in W.M.U., and the Adult Choir. She has resided with her daughter and son-in-law since 1995 and became a member of Tsena Commocko Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Herman C. Dunn; her son, Herman M. Dunn; and her brother, William Drewrey.
She is survived by one daughter, Janice White and her husband, Joseph, of Providence Forge; two granddaughters, Vickie Joyner (John) of Cameron, N.C., and Crystal Price (Charles) of Newport News; four great-grandchildren; one (soon to be two) great-great grandchild; two nieces, Ruby James (Ken) and Eva Smith (Larry); and her beloved pet, Chessie Cat.
'Families are like quilts-lives pieced and stitched together; colored by happiness and tears; bound by memories and love-cherished throughout the years.' (author unknown)
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at Peninsula Memorial Park.
Special thanks to Martha, Debbie and Judy of Gloucester Riverside Hospice whom she loved dearly and to the staff of West Point Riverside Convalescent Center.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy maybe made to Hope Tree Family Services, P. O. Box 849, Salem, VA 24153 or to New Kent Humane Society, Inc. P. O. Box 104, Providence Forge, VA 23140.
Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com.
Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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January 9, 2010
Janice,
You have always been the greatest daughter, your mom loved you more than any person could love another person.
Vergie loved her family so much, she always lived her life for her family.
Vergie, loved Joe and I know that she was so happy when you & Joe married, she really got a wondeful son-in -law.
I know that you are sad that Vergie is not here with you, but I know that you are happy that she is now with Jesus and in great health and will have a wonderful birthday, with your Dad, Little Herman, Daddy, Mama and all her wonderful Family and Friends.
Janice, Vergie knows that you are going to be OK, she knows that the Lord is with you and when you are in the hands of the Lord you will always have contentment knowing that your Mom is with you always.
Vergie is rejoicing with her Lord.
Love,
Ruby
Bonnie Texler
January 7, 2010
Jan, I haver always charished the friendship from you and Vergie. Your Mom was a very special person and I will miss all our "phone visits." Your Friend and Neighbor, Bonnie (Texler)
Virginia Baston
January 7, 2010
Janice so sorry to here about your mothers death. You have not seen me for years, as a matter of fact the last time I saw you, you were with your mother. She is in heaven now and the best part is you will be with her again and forever. Your Friend, Virginia( we worked together at Dr.and Patricia Martin)
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