Annie Vera Weaver Dove Tull

1936 - 2025

Annie Vera Weaver Dove Tull

March 24, 1936 - September 18, 2025

Annie Vera Weaver Dove Tull "Vee" of Madison, Va., passed away on September 18, 2025, at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville. Vee was born on March 24, 1936, the daughter of Robert Leslie Weaver and Mildred Sidney Berry Weaver. She grew up on the Weaver family farm which is the current Early Mountain Vineyards.

Vee, also known as Nan, is survived by her three children, Amantha D. Carpenter (Mandy) with husband Michael, Leslie D. Dove (Skeeter) with special friend Janice Pence, and Rebecca D. Fisher (Becky); five grandchildren, Benjamin T. Fisher, W. Nicholas Fisher with Shannon, Stephanie A. Thomas with Henry, Zachary T. Dove with Rachel, and MaKenzie A. Dove, and great-grandchildren, Magnolia J. Fisher and Declan N. Fisher. Vee was most proud of her family and very involved in their lives. She attended their birthday parties and dance recitals, traveled with them, cheered at their many events, enjoyed breakfast out with them, and helped plant and grow vegetables with them. Most recently she was able to be a part of a family wedding and military promotion via texts and photos. She is also survived by her sisters, Kay W. Nichol and Evelyn W. Lacy. She was predeceased by her husband, M. Graham Tull and sister, Marietta W. Branham.

Following high school graduation, Vee attended Longwood College where she graduated with a major in Physical Education. She returned to the family farm to raise her three children after living several years in the Northern Virginia area. Quite accomplished, her first job upon returning was at the Madison County Eagle where she began a weekly column on the pre-Civil War homes of Madison. These columns included extensive architectural and genealogical research and information. Eventually she published these articles in her popular book, "Madison County Homes," published in 1975.

After this major endeavor, Vee started Red Hill Enterprises, a very successful drapery, slipcover, and upholstery business, out of her home. She enjoyed the homeowners she met and had many repeat customers, often making draperies for several rooms of the home, or even the entire house. Vee sold this business, then worked as Office Manager for Harold S. Jenkins, MD, at his medical practice for several years. This practice was bought by Martha Jefferson at which time Vee started a slipcover business in her basement. She was able to continue in this business until recently.

Vee enjoyed growing orchids in her greenhouse and gardening and created a stunning landscape on her property looking out to her home farm and Jarrell's Mountain. She was an avid horsewoman at one time and rode with the Ridge Riders for many years. She also was a member of Greene Hills Country Club and enjoyed playing golf. She was influential in the design and construction of the addition at Rapidan Baptist Church and made beautiful flower arrangements for Sunday service for many years.

The family will hold a private graveside service at Rose Park - Rapidan Cemetery in Wolftown.

Vee's legacy of love of family and home, and hard work, live on in her children and grandchildren. She was amazing and talented, and we miss her already.

"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail". Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Preddy Funeral Home

59 Edgewood School Lane

Madison, Virginia 22727