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Mariah Trainum Obituary
On Monday, September 27, 2010, our beloved mother, Mariah Ellen Trainum, 79, left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She passed away in Charlottesville, Virginia, at her home after a lengthy illness.
Ellen was born to the late William Elwood Fincham Sr. and Ruby Gibson Fincham at the University of Virginia Medical Center and spent her early childhood in Louisa, Virginia.
Also preceding her in death was her husband of 58 years, Vernon A. "Dumpy" Trainum Sr.; a son, Vernon A. Trainum Jr., as well as siblings Ruby Garnett, Mildred Draper, Margie Sprouse, James Fincham, and William "Junior" Fincham.
Ellen is survived by her sons, John W. Trainum Sr. and his wife, June, of Stanardsville, Walter F. Trainum and his wife, Victoria, of Charlottesville, daughter, Rebecca T. Wickline and her husband, Dennis, of Charlottesville; one sibling, Shirley F. Brown of Charlottesville; and two very special people who lived with and cared for her until the end, Wayne and Debbie Shiflett .
Ellen loved children and was blessed to have six grandchildren, Dana Watson, John Trainum Jr., Shelley Ward, April Trainum, Shaun Wickline, and Erica Trainum; as well as six great-grandchildren who loved her with all of their heart.
All of her life, Ellen had a strong work ethic and was employed by the Standard Drug store as well as the Lloyd's Rexall in Charlottesville during her early adult years. She retired from Con-Agra Frozen Foods in Crozet, Virginia.
Our mother will be missed and words fail to express everything that she has meant to all of us.
Specail thanks to Legacy Hospice who came and showed compassion to mom until her passing.
The family will receive friends at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home from 7 until 9 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2010.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, September 30, 2010, at the chapel of Hill and Wood with interment at Holly Memorial Gardens to follow. Pastor Mark Cook from The Flock in Madison, Virginia, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org or to the Children's Miracle Network at www.childrensmiraclenetwork.org.
Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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October 7, 2010
To Becky, Walter and the family: I am so sorry that I did not know of your mother's passing until today. I was reading the obituaries this morning (10/7/10) and saw her obituary. She'll be so happy to be with your Dad again. I know how much you all loved your mom and took good care of her. Just remember all the beautiful memories that will last you a lifetime. God Bless you all!! Ruth Henderson
Melissa Bibb-Harris
October 3, 2010
Dear Becky,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Even though the mind is prepared and understands the time to say good-bye, it does not keep the heart from breaking. My deepest sympathies are with you, Dennis & Shaun
September 30, 2010
John, Walter and the entire Trainum family,
May the memories of your mom embrace you during this heartbreaking time.My sympathy goes out to all of you! I'll be praying for all of you during this time of sorrow!
Co-worker of U.V.A,
Jessica Lam
Bobby Crickenberger
September 30, 2010
John, Walter and family.
Sorry to hear about your loss of your mother. May the peace of God be with you during this time
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Ellen Dudley
September 30, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you.
Ruth Guss
September 30, 2010
Becky,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Kay and Jim Held
September 30, 2010
Becky, Dennis and Shaun: Jim and I are so sorry to hear of your dear Mother's passing. May God give you the peace and comfort you need in the coming days ahead. Always know you are in our prayers.
norma banton
September 30, 2010
our thoughts and prayers are with you
your family is very special to me.
Tony & Tina Breeden
September 29, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Debbie Osman-Smelser
September 29, 2010
Becky and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. It hard to lose a loved one. Cherish all the memories that she had left behind for you. Hold on to what she taught you and keep her in your heart. She will be missed. God Bless all of you.
Rick and Leanna Davis
September 29, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Deborah Thacker
September 29, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Diane Lamb
September 29, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you peace and warm memories bring you comfort.
E.R. DEANE
September 29, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Darryl Williams
September 29, 2010
Dear June and John,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rose & Carl Powell
September 29, 2010
Walter, John and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We know what a great loving bond you had with your mom and the wonderful memories that will endure.
Sharra Putnam
September 29, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Junita Rose
September 29, 2010
To Walter and Victoria;also Erica
My prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. May God be with you.
Debbie Bush
September 29, 2010
Dear John, June, Shaun and all of the Trainum family: I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Trainum. Your loss is Heaven's gain, and you will see her again in Heaven. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time and if there is anything Don and I can do, please, please let us know.
Don and Debbie Bush, Charlottesville, VA
Angela Taliaferro
September 29, 2010
To June and John,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Joe & Leigh Mawyer
September 29, 2010
To the entire Trainum family -
Please accept our condolences on the passing of a wonderful mother, grandmother and all around great woman, Ellen Trainum. She will surely be missed by all who knew her. God Bless you all and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul Davis
September 29, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss.I wish there were words that would take away the pain, but I know only time will help.Keeping you guys in my prayers.
Sheila Willis & JoAnn Garrison
September 29, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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