Justine E. Abshire

Justine E. Abshire

Justine Abshire Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 9 to Nov. 15, 2006.
Justine Elizabeth Abshire, 27, of Barboursville, died Friday, November 3, 2006, in Orange County. Born February 6, 1979, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she was a daughter of Stephen B. and Heidi J. Swartz of Signal Mountain, Tennessee. Mrs. Abshire was a kindergarten teacher at Emerald Hill Elementary School in Culpeper County. Survivors include her husband, Eric D. Abshire and two stepdaughters, Darayan and McKenzie Abshire, all of Barboursville; her grandparents, Marvel and William Robinson of Burnsville, Minnesota; a sister, Lauren Swartz of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; three aunts, Camille Kudzia, Faye McMahon and Tracie Rossman, all of Minnesota; a brother-in-law, Jesse Abshire of Ruckersville and a number of other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held November 7, at Preddy Funeral Home, Gordonsville, with the Rev. James Woods officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Justine Abshire Memorial Fund, c/o Preddy Funeral Home, P. O. Box 714, Gordonsville, Virginia 22942.

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October 30, 2021

Renee Wootten posted to the memorial.

December 4, 2006

Mike/Renee Wootten Family posted to the memorial.

November 30, 2006

Melanie posted to the memorial.

Renee Wootten

October 30, 2021

She is missed by many and thought of often.

Mike/Renee Wootten Family

December 4, 2006

Justine, we think about you very very often. You have touched our lives and we miss you more than we can say. Emily misses you terribly. The staff at Emerald Hill also misses you everyday. You have not been and will not be forgotten.

Melanie

November 30, 2006

I am deeply sorry to hear of your lost. I wish to extend my deepest sympathies and condolences. May Isaiah 51:12 be of comfort.

November 28, 2006

Eric and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I really didn't know Justine very well but have heard good things about her. Just know that she is watching over you all and will always be apart of your life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Virginia Pelkey-Sisk

November 14, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I didn't know Justine at all but my nephew Jacob Pelkey was one of her student's this year and he was very saddend by this tragedy. Just know that she touched so many little hearts and will live on through them. I know Jacob really misses her.

Mickie Sykes

November 13, 2006

Eric,
I worked with and am very fond of your brother Jesse. I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. I just found out today. You and your family will most definately be in my thoughts and prayers.

Heidi Swartz

November 13, 2006

Thank you for the huge outpouring of support you all have given us at this time. Please keep Justine in your thoughts and help us bring closure to this sad time.
Stephen, Heidi and Lauren Swartz

Mike Harlow

November 7, 2006

Eric, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Please know that we are here for you. Mike, Melissa, Lance & Lyndsey

Kandie & Alex Hunt

November 7, 2006

Eric,
We are so sorry for your loss. Justine was a wonderfull person. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. You and her family are in our prayers.

Wahkeena Mason

November 7, 2006

Lauren,

My heart is saddened to hear about your sister. May you find comfort during this period in your life. My prayers are with you.

Jessica (Kennamer) Payne

November 7, 2006

Eric, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can somehow take comfort in the fact that she is now in a better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and both of your families.

November 7, 2006

Eric & Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have heard many wonderful things about Justine, only wish I could have met her. May the Lord Bless You & comfort you during this time. I have had the pleasure of meeting all the family while they have been here at the Hampton Inn. God Bless You !!!! Doris (DV) (Todd Norford's Sister)

Mrs. Abshire and Nic at the end of the year.

November 6, 2006

Mrs. Abshire was shocked that it bloomed. From a seed the kids all planted in class.

November 6, 2006

Eden, Clay, Matthew and Nicholas Hunton

November 6, 2006

Eric and family: You must know what a joy Justine bought to each and every student whos life she touched. Matt and Nic are blessed to have been her students. Know that her beautiful smile was felt and shared by everyone she smiled at, and her gentle way made so many children new to EHE comfortable while they were with her during their day, and her incredible caring way that made so many parents grateful to have their child in her class. I know I am one of those parents! God bless you, your girls, and the Swartz family.

Lisa Martin

November 6, 2006

Mr Mrs Swartz, Justine was a very sweet person she will be missed by so many.Justine dated my brother Bert along time ago.My two sons thought alot of Justine, she was always good to them.My family will have you in our thoughts and prayers.

Dwayne and Peggy Courtney

November 6, 2006

Eric,
We are so sorry to hear about the tragedy that has stricken your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Leon & Carla Beasley

November 6, 2006

Eric, we just want you to know that we are so sorry about your loss. Justine was certainly a welcome sight to the club, whenever she came in. Her demeanor alone was proof of her sweet personality. We will be praying for you, your family, and Justine's family.

Patti, JoHannah, and Mark-Henry Klein

November 6, 2006

Justine, Thank you for being a wonderful teacher to my daughter 3 years ago and to my son last year. You truly touched their lived and they will always remember you for your gentleness, kindness, and the love you showed them. You will be greatly missed by all that knew you.

Brian & Tami Collins

November 6, 2006

Eric and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Justine was a beautiful person and will be missed by all. Please know that we are here for you. May God bless you all.

Kelley Walton

November 6, 2006

Eric, you've been a dear friend to me through the years and my heart breaks for you during this difficult time. Justine was such a positive and loving influence on you and the girls and will be missed dearly. Take comfort in the memories you have of her and know that she'll always be watching over you.

WC Stephens

November 6, 2006

Eric,
We are so sorry for your loss, please know that if there is anything we can do let us know. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
W.C, Shelley and Cayla Stephens

Lisa Davis

November 6, 2006

Eric,
I'm very sorry for your loss. Your family and you are in my prayers.

Janet Frye

November 6, 2006

Eric you and your family are in our prayers. Continue to hold on to Gods unchanging hands. May time bring gentle, quiet moments that help ease the sadness you're feeling today. Our thoughts are with you.
Janet, Willie and Brandon Frye

byth webb

November 6, 2006

Eric,
I am sorry for your loss. She was a very special person. I remember her when she worked at Lowe's as a cashier. I know its hard to overcome but just remeber the good times you had with her. take care and God Bless

Amy Branham Bishop

November 5, 2006

Eric~
I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that the Lord will be there for you and your family during this difficult time.
My heart goes out to your wife's family as well. God Bless you and your children.

Karen (Davis) Tinsley

November 5, 2006

Eric and family
I'm so sorry for your loss. May god be with you. You will be in my prayers.

Linda Stover

November 5, 2006

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

November 5, 2006

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Justine will be very missed by her co-workers, by all of her students and by the parents of EHES. I will remember her for her gentleness and greatness with children. She was always smiling, which made you smile. Justine, thank you for touching my life and the life of others...you made a difference.

Renee Wootten

November 5, 2006

I had the pleasure of working with Justine for 3 years and I have only positive memories. She was always smiling, gentle and patient. My daughter has grown so much from the time she spent with her. She was not only a wonderful teacher but a remarkable person. She will be extremely missed by not only the students but by her colleagues as well.

November 5, 2006

My sympathy goes out ot Justine's family, friends, co-workers and students. God Bless all of you in this hard time.

Jason Morris

November 5, 2006

Eric,
We are so sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this time. We will keep you and the family in our prayers. Please let us know if we can do anything for you.
Jason, Bridget, Brianna , GaryWayne Morris.

November 5, 2006

Justine, you were a wonderful teacher. You will be truly, truly missed by all of us at Emerald Hill. God bless you.

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