Photo courtesy of Money and King Funeral Home and Cremation Services
Front Royal, Virginia
Sep 4, 1932 – Nov 10, 2015 (Age 83)
In the early hours of November 10, 2015, Bertha "Marie" Gifford of Front Royal, VA received her wings and passed peacefully at hospice in Arlington, VA. Born September 4, 1932 in Bentonville, VA she was the daughter of the late John and Annie Jenkins. She was a longtime resident and avid walker in Front Royal and spent the past two and a half years socializing, getting her hair done, and living her days surrounded in comfort and love at Sunrise Senior Living in Oakton, VA. She was the thirteenth of fourteen children and is survived by: her two loving daughters, Donna Bogart (Brian) and Pamela Morris; grandchildren David Johnston (Jennings), Dustin Johnston, James Bogart (Ashley), Elisabeth Pafford (Andrew), and Jesse Johnston; Great Grandchildren Colton Johnston and Rhett Johnston; Sister Virginia Dawson. Being in Front Royal, Marie always had a special connection to Randolph Macon Academy and being able to watch her grandchildren grow and succeed. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Bogart/Johnston scholarship fund at RMA. Reference – Bogart/Johnston scholarship fund, 200 Academy Drive Front Royal, VA 22630. A memorial service will be held at Money and King Funeral Home 171 Maple Avenue West Vienna, VA 22180 on Thursday November 19, 2015 from 6pm-8pm. A chapel service will be held on Friday November 20, 2015 at 11am at Money and King for all that would like to attend.
My condolences to the family for their loss. I had the blessed pleasure of knowing Marie for the past 14 years or so and I will also miss her dearly. She was always a pleasure to be with, I will miss the days of coffee and a fish sandwichs at McDonaldsDonalds which she just loved... Rest in peace Marie the heavens have gained a beautiful soul.
Karen Donaghy
November 13, 2015 | Linden, VA
Donna and Family, My prayers have been with you and your family all week. I know you have great faith, so hold on tight to that faith, and the memories of your mom. She is now another one of Gods angels, and she will always be shining down on you and your family. Hugs to All. Sue and Jeff
Susan Coulter
November 19, 2015 | Herndon, VA
