Ada Proffitt Obituary
Ada Dabney Proffitt, 93, formerly of Kents Store, died on Monday, April 19, 2010, at a local care facility.
She was born on April 24, 1916, in Fluvanna County, the daughter of the late Julious Dabney and Minnie Payne Dabney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Shandy Louis Proffitt; a daughter, Virginia P. Bickers; and a brother, Louis Dabney.
Ada was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and Moose Lodge 1028.
Surviving her are two daughters, Mary P. Hackett of Troy and Minnie P. Gillispie and her husband, Charles, of Charlottesville; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a number of great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Kate D. Harlow of Charlottesville and Mary D. Cheatham of Charlottesville.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Beaver Dam Baptist Church with the Reverend Greg Wissinger officiating. Interment will follow at the church yard.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Dennis and Debby Cassell Waufle
April 21, 2010
Mary and Kate,
Our prayers are with you in Ada's passing. Much love to you from Mama (Evelyn), Dennis and me.
Pam Mawyer (Williams)
April 21, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Cindy Deane (Williams)
April 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gladys Williams
April 21, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Eugene and Margaret Proffitt
April 21, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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