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Virginia Dishman Obituary

Virginia (Jo) Dishman

Virginia Lanette (Jo) Dishman passed away on December 2, 2012 at James River Care Center with family by her side.

Born May 1, 1919, to Bud and Maggie Potter in their Strafford home, Jo grew up on a large dairy farm where she witnessed the construction of road (now HWY) 125 past her home.

She is survived by a son and daughter, both educators. Rod is a professor at the University of Georgia; Billie Jo is a professor emeritus at Evangel University. Other survivors include Rod's wife Sharon (nee Alter) and Billie's husband, Anthony Robertson; grandchildren Tony Robertson, Robbee Stafford, Jessica Dishman-MacArthur, Corinne Lowe, and Adrienne Dishman; and 7 great-grandchildren, Ashton, Evan, Ian, Jackson, Emme, Paris, and Luke; a sister-in-law Doris Dysart; a brother-in-law, Turner Miner ; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 6-8 PM at Greenlawn Funeral Home North on Thursday December 6, 2012. Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Friday at Strafford United Methodist Church where Jo has been a member for 81 years. Burial will follow in Dishman Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Strafford UMC.

The family expresses thanks to James River Care Center and Hospice Compassus for providing loving care to Virginia (Jo). Memorial Condolences may be left at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.

Published by News-Leader from Dec. 5 to Dec. 7, 2012.
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I will always remember you! I will smile and think of you when I read the paper! My prayers are with you Billie.

Cathy Eaton

December 6, 2012

You was my favorite Lil lady I'm gonna miss you greatly you will never be forgotten you was funny you always made my day and made me smile. Love you always and you will always be in my heart

misty romero

December 5, 2012

We Love You Grandma Jo. Im Going To Miss Your Wonderful Smile. You Were Always so good to me and Welcomed Me into your family with open arms.. You have done much for me and even Helped me Smile Again. I Will Always Love You And Will Keep You In My Heart Forever.

Kenny Hogg

December 5, 2012

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