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Virginia Marable Obituary
She was born in Chicota, Texas, on Dec. 30, 1922, to the late Addie Lee and George Brown. Virginia met her husband while he was stationed at Camp Maxey, Texas. He found her picking cotton in a field and fell in love at first sight. They married and lived in Texas for four years, where they had a son, Jamie. After moving to Charles City they had their daughter, Linda. Virginia loved working outside in her garden each year. She enjoyed canning her vegetables, was a great cook and a wonderful mother.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold C. Marable in 1987.
She leaves to cherish her memory, a son, Jamie Marable and wife, Ann; a daughter, Linda Gardener and husband, Glen; six grandchildren, Dean, Cheryl, Mandi, Paul, Ricky and Christi; 13 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 22, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Laburnum Chapel, where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23. Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Park. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Alfreda Moreino
May 24, 2009
Linda,Jamie and family. Praying for you all. We all have very fond memories of Aunt Gin and Uncle Harolds visit. They always made us laugh.She sure looks alot like Dad,still a very beautiful lady. We all have blessed hope of being together some day, love and prayers.
Uvyone Brown Moore
May 24, 2009
Linda,Jamie and family,our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.I have such fond memories of Aunt Gin and Uncle Harold and enjoyed so much all the visits you all made to see us years ago.Aunt Gin was a special lady. Hopefully we will have the opportunity to see you and your family one day. For now know that you are in our prayers.
James Brown
May 22, 2009
James Harold and family . we want you to know that our prayers are with you and Linda at this time of loss. Aunt Gin was always a treat to us when she and her family would come down for a vist. We will miss her and we hope you guys will understand that we would like to be there with you. That is not possible at this time but in the future we hope to be able to see you and your family again. our loss is Heavens gain. James and Ida Brown.
Portia Jones
May 22, 2009
Dear Linda, I was sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Next month will be 6 years since my mother's passed.
I feel that both of us had great mothers and will keep them in our hearts forever.
To your entire family, I express my deepest sympathy and may God smile on you all.
Glenn Brown
May 22, 2009
Dear Linda,Jamie and Family,
I was saddened to hear of Aunt Gin's passing and sorry for your loss. I know you all will miss Aunt Gin greatly, especially all ot the grandchildren. You all have lost a precious Mother and Grandmother and we have lost the last of Dad's generation.It was always an exciting time when Aunt Gin & Uncle Harold would show up at Mom & Dad's for a visit. Our prayers will be with you and your families .
Glenn & Marsha Brown Family
Elaine Brown
May 22, 2009
Dear Jamie, Linda and families, we are so sorry for the loss of Aunt Gin. I have such good memories of your visits to Texas. I remember especially her sweet smile.You are in our Prayers, Elaine
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