Virginia Lee Porterfield

1919 - 2011

Virginia Lee Porterfield obituary, 1919-2011, Martinsburg, WV

Virginia Lee Porterfield

1919 - 2011

BORN

1919

DIED

2011

Virginia Porterfield Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 15, 2011.
Virginia Lee Wolf Porterfield, 91 of Martinsburg, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2011, at her home, while under the care of Hospice and Caregivers.

Born October 30, 1919, she was the daughter of Dr. John C. Wolf and Nellie Virginia Gano Wolf of Martinsburg. She was a graduate of Martinsburg High School Class of 1937.

She and her husband, Lewis Burr Porterfield Jr., owned and operated Porterfield's Garage and Studebaker Dealership from 1948 to 1966. They owned and operated the Ron-De Motel for 25 years, 1963 to 1988. Virginia was a member of the Red Hat Society, a member of the Christ Reformed Church. She was an avid Martinsburg Basketball supporter. She enjoyed flying with her husband who was a pilot, traveling in their Cessna Skylane all over the United States. She loved cooking and baking, always making a special Birthday cake for everyone.

She is survived by sons Ron Burr Porterfield and wife Jo Ann, James W. Porterfield, and wife Sherry, Daughters; Brenda Lee Porterfield Mullin and husband Mike, and Sally Lois Porterfield.

Nine Grandchildren:

Rhonda Porterfield and Mark Hull, Andrew Burr Porterfield and April, Lauren Porterfield and Dave Oblak, Jennifer Joyce Porterfield, Eric and Hope O'Roke, Dr. Sean and Terry Mullin, Brendan and Christy Mullin, Losca and William Whittington, Daniel and Jennifer Porterfield and Sarah V. Jenkins.

Nine Great Grandchildren:

Rachel and Blake Hull, Aidan Burr and Alec Porterfield, Alexa and Brenna Oblak, McKenna R. Mullin, Lathan Porterfield, Taylor Porterfield, and William Whittington and De'Shawn Jenkins, Reed and Avery O'Roke.
She is also survived by brothers, Robert L. Wolf and wife Dorothy, Jean Wolf Herzog and husband Bill, Sue Henry and husband Bill, sister-in-law Fran Wolfe, and brother-in-law Tommy Bell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death, by husband Lewis Burr Porterfield, Jr. in 1995. Brothers, Frank, George and John Curtis Wolf, sisters, Peggy Wolf Bell and daughter-in-law Peggy Collins Porterfield, sister-in-law Harriet Britchner Wolf, infant brothers and sister Nelly Wolf and John G. Wolf, and her dearest Aunt Eliza Gano.
Numerous nieces and nephews and a special thanks to her caregivers: Dana, Gladys, Christina, Teresa, and Joyce, who took extremely good care of Virginia.

Friends may call Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Rosedale Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Funeral Services and Interment are private.

In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Martinsburg Salvation Army: P.O. Box 1679, Martinsburg, WV 25401.

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February 18, 2011

Joyce Penwell posted to the memorial.

February 18, 2011

Mariah Nims posted to the memorial.

February 17, 2011

Lou Hronesz posted to the memorial.

Joyce Penwell

February 18, 2011

Virginia was an angel here on earth so I know she's one now in heaven.I absolutely thought the world of her and loved her dearly,she was a very special lady and I'm glad I got to be with her these last couple months.

Mariah Nims

February 18, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May the great memories guide you through this time of sorrow.

Lou Hronesz

February 17, 2011

to the porterfield family..so sorry to hear about your loss. never got to meet mrs porterfield in person but have heard wonderful things from jimmy. rest in peace mrs porterfield

Pat Bishop

February 17, 2011

To the family of Mrs Porterfield so sorry to hear the loss of your Mother i have known her for many many years and she was a very wonderful person and so very very special i think she loved every one i have so many great and wonderful memories of her and the past when i worked for her she will be so sadly missed for a long time but in time the memories you have will see you thru Sincerely,Pat Bishop

Pat Bishop

February 17, 2011

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

Sylvia Ferro Gum

February 16, 2011

Ronnie,Jimmy and Brenda
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother. I have fond memories of her. She was a wonderful lady!

Christina Ellinger

February 16, 2011

My deepest sympathy & special thanks goes out to the Porterfield family for giving me the opportunity to care for Ms. Virginia in her time of need, although it was only for a short time she touched my heart in many ways... She had a great life from what I gathered over the hours of conversation I shared with her. She loved & cherished each and every one of you!! Even though I am sad & wishing she had given me a little longer with her, im happy that her suffering is over. We have lost a great friend & loved one!! May God Bless each and every one of you!!

Sincerely,

Christina

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