Bertha M. Gifford

In the early hours of November 10, 2015, Bertha "Marie" Gifford of Front Royal, VA received her wings and passed peacefully at hospice in Arlington, VA. Born September 4, 1932 in Bentonville, VA she was the daughter of the late John and Annie Jenkins. She was a longtime resident and avid walker in Front Royal and spent the past two and a half years socializing, getting her hair done, and living her days surrounded in comfort and love at Sunrise Senior Living in Oakton, VA. She was the thirteenth of fourteen children and is survived by: her two loving daughters, Donna Bogart (Brian) and Pamela Morris; grandchildren David Johnston (Jennings), Dustin Johnston, James Bogart (Ashley), Elisabeth Pafford (Andrew), and Jesse Johnston; Great Grandchildren Colton Johnston and Rhett Johnston; Sister Virginia Dawson. Being in Front Royal, Marie always had a special connection to Randolph Macon Academy and being able to watch her grandchildren grow and succeed. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Bogart/Johnston scholarship fund at RMA. Reference – Bogart/Johnston scholarship fund, 200 Academy Drive Front Royal, VA 22630. A memorial service will be held at Money and King Funeral Home 171 Maple Avenue West Vienna, VA 22180 on Thursday November 19, 2015 from 6pm-8pm. A chapel service will be held on Friday November 20, 2015 at 11am at Money and King for all that would like to attend.