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Virginia Ashbaugh Petrovich Adams

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Virginia Ashbaugh Petrovich Adams

Simpsonville

Virginia Ashbaugh Petrovich Adams, age 76, of Simpsonville S.C., widow of Nicholas Petrovich and Eugene Adams, passed away on Oct. 6, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Ashbaugh and Clara Scott.

She is survived by three sons: David M. Petrovich of Simpsonville SC, Michael D. Petrovich and his wife, Diane, of Simpsonville SC, Nicholas J. Petrovich of Cross Hill SC; two daughters: Karen Petrovich Crouse and her husband, Danny, of State Road, NC and Kimberly Adams McElrath of Easley SC; four grandsons: Michael, Kevin, Trey and Christopher; a granddaughter: April; great-granddaughters: Emily and Liz; a great-grandson: Caleb; a very special niece: Diane Gray of Dallas Texas; and three sisters: Ida Jane Valdez of Zephyrhills Fla., MaryAnn Vera And Clara Belle Marrero, both of Seffner Fla.

A private graveside service will be conducted by Rev. Wade Leonard with burial in Greenville Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to Open Arms Hospice, 1836 West Georgia Road, Simpsonville S.C.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Greenville News on Oct. 8, 2011.

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Carla Gray

October 12, 2011

I send my thoughts and sympathies and love. Though I lived far away, I'll always remember my Great-aunt Virginia, and my visits to her house growing up.

Clara Litchfield

October 11, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Clara, Randy, Carla, and Alex

Kathy Warren

October 9, 2011

Kim, we are so sorry to hear about Virginia. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kathy (Bailey) and Barbara (Bambi) - Coachwood

Clara Marrero

October 8, 2011

"We love you and will miss you. 'Goodbyes are never forever,nor are they the end.
They are just anther way of saying, we will miss you until we meet again. Your sisters, Clara Marrero,
Mary Ann Vera

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