Vesta Painter Obituary
Born July 12, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Douglas and Amy Litten. She attended Loch Lomond Baptist Church and was an active member of the Manassas Park Seniors Club. Her hobbies included reading, exercising, and taking care of her beloved "Buddy" the Bird.
Mrs. Painter was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Painter. Survivors include her daughters, Myra Gauthier of Virginia Beach, Dawn Roop and her husband Lloyd Roop of Manassas, two sons, Byron Painter and his wife Shirley of Catlett, Dwight Painter of the home, along with seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind a sister, Lois Grim, of Mesa, Arizona and a niece and nephew.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 19, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Found and Sons Lee Funeral Chapel, 8521 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 2010 in the funeral home chapel. Interment will take place at Bethel Lutheran Church, Edinburg, VA on Monday, September 20, 2010 at 3 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Found and Sons Funeral Chapel.
Online condolences may be expressed to Vesta's family at www.foundandsons.com
This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).
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Paula Walsh
September 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Herbie & Jody Harman
September 19, 2010
Byron and Dawn our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. We know you have a lot of memories of mom and that what we keep you going at this time. She is now resting in peace and back with your dad. I'm sure he is happy to see her. Take care and we are here for you if you need anything. Herbie & Jody and children (Warrenton, VA)
Gloria Simes
September 18, 2010
Have been thinking about you a lot over the last few days. You will have some great memories which will comfort you Dawn. If ever you need to talk I am always available.
Gary Litten
September 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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