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Donna Chewning Obituary

Donna Harlow Chewning Donna Harlow Chewning, 56, of Orange, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014, at the Martha Jefferson Hospital. Born May 10, 1958 in Charlottesville, she was the daughter of the James D. Harlow Jr. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Judy H. Moubray. Donna was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Madison Run. She was also a member of the Commisioners of the Revenue Association, Virginia Association of Assessing Officers, and Virginia Association of Local Elected Constitutional Officers. She started June 1, 1976 as a Deputy Commisioner of the Revenue and became Chief Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue. Donna was elected Commissioner of the Revenue in 2003 and has served Orange County since then. Donna is survived by her mother, Mary Agnes Gipson Harlow of Orange; husband, Warren Chewning of Orange; sons, Bradley Warren Chewning and wife, Melissa and Jonathan Neil Chewning, all of Orange; one grandson , Eli Warren Chewning of Orange; five sisters, Brenda Thacker of Mineral, Ann Riordan and husband, Bruce of Orange, Mary Ellen Thurman and husband, Hugh of Orange, Mabel Twyman and husband, Edwin of Madison, and Janet Talley of Louisa; aunt, Jane Lutz and husband, Reggie of Orange; plus numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Monday, June 9, 2014, at the Preddy Funeral Home, 250 West Main Street in Orange with Interment to follow in Graham Cemetery. The Reverend Dr. Daryl Harbin will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon, June 8, 2014, from 3 until 5 p.m. at the Funeral Home. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn; Relay For Life of Orange Virginia, 1445 E. Rio Rd., Suite 104, Charlottesville VA 22901.

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Published by Daily Progress on Jun. 8, 2014.

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