JEANNE B. CARUTHERS

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Murphy Funeral Homes - Arlington

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Arlington, Virginia

JEANNE CARUTHERS Obituary

CARUTHERS Jeanne B. Caruthers Passed away peacefully on August 1, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She bravely endured Parkinson's Disease for over 40 years with grace, thoughtfulness and dignity. Jeanne was born in Staunton, Virginia on June 18, 1928 and was the daughter of Clyde and Helene Simmons. Her younger sister, Marjorie Crump predeceased her. Her family moved to Arlington in 1933, and she remained in this community all of her life. She was a genteel lady and was always happiest surrounded by her family. She shared over sixty-six years of devout love with her husband, Preston C. Caruthers. They raised five children: Stephen Caruthers (LouAnn Caruthers), John Creasy (Kit Creasy), Lynn Shadyac (Richard Shadyac - deceased), Dana Snyder (Jack Snyder) and Lisa Dawson (Porter Dawson). She treasured her eight grandchildren: Dana Cassidy, Kellie Caruthers, Ashley German, Carlyn Caruthers, Justin Miller, Preston Miller, Catherine Dawson and Will Dawson. She was extremely proud of her fourteen great grandchildren: Madison Cassidy, Cameron Cassidy, Stephen Linville, Annie Linville, Sailor German, Ryland German, Robert German, Phoebe Miller, Clementine Miller, Bo Miller, Reese Miller, Harper Miller, Wyatt Miller and Hudson Miller. Special gratitude is extended to Tianeseng Luangphinith, who became a dedicated member of the family during the seventeen years that she affectionately cared for her. Also Lydia Motanya, Margaret Waruri and Dolly Williams were a loyal and vital part of her care. A viewing will be held at Murphy Funeral Home 4510 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA on Wednesday, August 5 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Services will be held on Thursday, August 6th, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church 2609 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA. at 11 a.m. Private internment for family only will be held the following day. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to: Virginia Hospital Center Foundation 1701 N. George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22205 www.VirginiaHospitalCenter.com/giving/ online.aspx or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, P.O. Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741 www.michaeljfox.org/get-involved/donation2.php

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Published by The Washington Post from Aug. 4 to Aug. 6, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for JEANNE CARUTHERS

12 Entries

Sandy Mainland

August 17, 2015

I also was very sad to hear that Jeanne had passed away. I have some fun memories of Jeanne and Preston joining my parents, Ray and Elise Wadlow, and some of our family to celebrate my Mother's birthday which was in December - some good memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. With sincere sympathy, Sandy Mainland

Clark Wadlow

August 12, 2015

Dear Preston and family: I was deeply saddened to learn recently that Jeanne had passed away. I remember her fondly, together with all the Caruthers family, from days of water skiing on the Potomac and at Lake of the Woods. My parents, Ray and Elise Wadlow, were greatly fond of both Preston and Jeanne.
With deepest sympathy, Clark Wadlow

ED GHILARDI

August 7, 2015

DEAR MR. CARUTHERS AND FAMILY:
I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF MRS. CARUTHERS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
SINCERELY,
ED GHILARDI

Pete & Stephanie Worley

August 5, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
May God provide you comfort in the days ahead that only He can.

Pam Crump Brown

August 5, 2015

She was such a nice lady and will be missed by all that knew her. She will join my mom (her sister) in heaven.
Sending out love prayers to her family.

Anne Allen Kennedy

August 5, 2015

So sorry to hear about the passing of this beautiful and gracious lady. She was one of the things that made Arlington special.

August 4, 2015

I did not have the opportunity to meet Jeanne until she was in poor health. Preston told me so much about her and how much he loved life with her that I feel like I knew her. Jeanne leave behind a great legacy with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Jamie

August 4, 2015

May the God of all comfort be with You at this difficult time.

margaret waruri

August 4, 2015

It was a great pleasure to take care of Mrs Caruthers, what a heart of Gold she had! Wonderful family too. Rest in Gods Eternal Peace.

vincent

August 4, 2015

Please accept my condolences. May your wonderful memories of Mrs. Jeanne warm your heart and put smiles on your face. May the God of Creation give you strength and peace during this time of grief (Psalms 29:11). I know she will be deeply missed.

Dee Rietveld

August 4, 2015

I just read the beautiful tribute written about Mrs. Caruthers. What a loving family this dear lady helped to create. My deepest condolences to you all on her passing. God bless her soul and God bless all of you.

Wayne&Betsy German

August 3, 2015

Our deepest sympathy for your loss

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