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CHRISTINE GREGORY Obituary

Christine Burton Gregory

Christine Burton Gregory of Danville, Virginia passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011 at the age of 89.

A native of Greenville, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Willis L. Burton and Bessie H. Burton.

She was married to the late Andrew Harrison Gregory and is survived by three sons, Harrison Burton Gregory of Marietta, Georgia, Eugene Allen Gregory of Casonova, Virginia, and Joel Patrick Gregory of Danville, Virginia.

A graduate of Winthrop College, Christine Gregory taught at Cowpens High School and Greenville Junior High School in South Carolina from 1942 until 1948. She was also the Religious Education Director at First Baptist Church in Greer, South Carolina from 1943 to 1944. She was the Religious Education Director at First Baptist Church in Danville, Virginia from 1948 until 1950.

Christine Gregory devoted her life to her faith and her church. Always active in affairs at First Baptist Church in Danville, she went on to become the President of the Women's Missionary Union of Virginia from 1971 through 1975, and the President of the Women's Missionary Union of the Southern Baptist Convention from 1975 to 1981. In 1981 she was elected First Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention, and also the First Vice President of the Baptist World Alliance. In 1982 she became the President of the Baptist General Association of Virginia. She was also a Trustee of the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Trustee of Hargrave Military Academy.

Her honors include Doctor of Humane Letters from Averett College in 1975 and Doctor of Humanities from the University of Richmond in 1983.

Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church in Danville on Sunday, January 30th at 2:00 p.m followed by a memorial service in the church's sanctuary at 3:00 p.m. The Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association.

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Published by Danville and Rockingham County on Jan. 28, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for CHRISTINE GREGORY

13 Entries

H.Lee Taylor

February 5, 2011

My deepest sympathy and thoughts are with the family.My family thought the world of Mrs. Gregory.

Marilyn Hopkins

January 29, 2011

Mrs. Gregory and I have been friends and co-workers for many years because of my involvement in Woman's Missionary Union while serving in Mississippi and Michigan. Christine was a very brave soul to travel to Michigan for a retreat in February while in her 70's. I appreciated her gifts, leadership skills and inspiration for missions and missions education. May the Lord give each family member His comfort during these days.
Marilyn Hopkins, Retired Michigan WMU Director, Fenton, Michigan

January 29, 2011

Mrs Gregory made everyone she met feel so
special. i always enjoyed her teachings from the Bible. I hope your memories of
her will provide you peace. Donna Hatchett,Danville,Virginia

January 29, 2011

with much love,i pay respect to my spiritual mentor and Sunday school teacher. i will remember her always.she was a pillar of faith. Tim Fowlkes

January 28, 2011

She was a great lady whom I admired as I worked with her on various SBC projects several years ago. May her contributions long be remembered. May the Father grant His peace and comfort to the family.

Howard Cobble, Carrollton, GA

Kim (Ryan) Clifton

January 28, 2011

Along with my sister, Diane, I remember Mrs. Gregory coming to our home church for many special events, including GAs. She was a fascinating speaker and I looked forward to her visits.

Levi (Lee) Stroud

January 28, 2011

Dear Joel,
I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's death. Mrs. Gregory was one of the most faithful Christian disciples I have ever known. Her love for God and neighbor were always evident. After dropping in to see her in the late '90s, she even helped shape my work in Danville when I came back to serve Trinity UMC. I will always remember what a dear lady she was--and what an incredible, cherished friend she mothered.
Grace and peace,

January 28, 2011

I remember Christine well as she came to share some of her WMU knowledge with the South Carolina executive board in earlier years. My thoughs and prayers are with the family. Marilyn Jones ,Westminster,SC

Vanita Baldwin

January 28, 2011

Christine and I were friends for more than 40 years serving in Woman's Missionary Union. I was blessed by her life and love for missions. God gifted me with her friendship. May God comfort her family.
Vanita Baldwin,Retired Florida WMU
Director and New Mexico WMU Director,Jacksonville, FL

Sue Holmes

January 28, 2011

Harry, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sue Wyatt Holmes

Diane Ryan Shelton

January 28, 2011

I am remembering fondly all the GA Coronations she presided over, welcoming me as a Maiden all the way to presenting me with my scepter as Queen Regent. What an honor it was to have her at our services at Keen St. Baptist Church.

Vanita Baldwin

January 27, 2011

Christine and I have been friends for over 42 years. Her life was a constant inspiration to me and I give thanks for the gift of friendship.She served her Lord and denomination with wisdom, insight and courage.May our Lord comfort her family.
Vanita Baldwin, retired Florida WMU Director and New Mexico WMU director

Margaret Tyree Harding

January 27, 2011

My prayers and sympathy are with all the family at this time. Christine was a wonderful person who paved the way for many women in ministry. Thanks for all she meant to Woman's Missionary Union. I remember her from my days in Danville while in college and seminary and then on to WMU NC.

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