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Virginia Glanton Gavin Obituary
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2009, at Beltway, C.O.G.I.C., Camp Springs, Md. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.
Scott's Chapel Hill Mortuary will be in charge of the memorial service to be held in Dothan.
Mrs. Gavin was a native of Dothan. As a youth, she was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church, Dothan, where she was active in the Sunday School department as a leader and teacher, a member of the Youth Fellowship, Youth Choir, and various church departments. She later joined Greater Beulah Baptist Church, Dothan, as an adult, where she was a productive member.
Mrs. Gavin was preceded in death by her sister, Venese M. Glanton.
Mrs. Gavin is survived by her husband, Michael Gavin, Seat Pleasant, Md.; three sons, Justin, Jayde, and Darian Gavin, Seat Pleasant, Md.; her parents, Herbert A. and Geraline Cain Glanton, Dothan; mother-in-law, Hattie Lee Gavin, Seat Pleasant, Md.; brother, Herbert A. Glanton Jr. Dothan; brother-in-laws, John Wesley and Leonard Jr. Gavin, Seat Pleasant, Md.; sister-in-laws, Patricia Ann, Cecile, Monica, and Teresa Gavin, Seat Pleasant, Md.; aunts and uncles, Camilla Edwards, Detroit, Edgardine (Joseph) Ware, Gary, Ind., Loretta Fourney, Cincinnati, Ohio, Jessie Cain, Detroit, Daisy (James) Kinney, Dothan, John Glanton Jr., Dothan, and James (Laura) Cain, Wetumpka; granddaughter, Camilla Gavin, Seat Pleasant, Md.; two dear sister-friends, Tammy C. Stephens and Shalunda D. Wimes, Dothan; and a host of relatives and friends.
Scott's Chapel Hill Mortuary, (334) 677-7200, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Glanton Gavin
Ann Keith
June 1, 2009
To the Glanton Family,
My heart goes out to you with aching and sympathy. You know that Virginia was like my little sister growing up, from kick-ball to hide-and-seek. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, that I love you guys, and share in your grief. Know that God needed Virginia in his kingdom for a reason....
Craig Patton
May 30, 2009
With heartfelt condolences, please know that my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.
Chriscinda Carter-Davis
May 29, 2009
Our deepest thoughts and sympathy goes out to both families. May God lead you, keep you, and guide you during a time as this. "Blessed are the mourn, for they shall be comforted.
May 29, 2009
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. May you find comfort from our heavenly Father at 2nd Corint. 1:3 & 4. Your family and friends are in my prayers.
Dixon & Rhonda Shivers Ward
May 29, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief.
Gracie Grubbs
May 29, 2009
My heart goes out to the Gavin and Glanton Family. I loved Virginia and her sister Venese. We shared many great childhood days together in the Acid Plant Hill Community.
We don't understand God's works; however we must trust in him.
Aaron Thomas III
May 28, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Charles & Cathye Thomas Trott
May 28, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Celestine Thomas
May 28, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Leophus Smith
May 28, 2009
TO the Glanton Family; I had the honor of being one of Virgina's band and choir mates at DOTHAN HIGH SCHOOL. She was a wonderful person and a great friend. Family know this, during this time GOD will send you a COMFORTER in the name of THE HOLY GHOST.
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