Daphne Scripture

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Daphne Scripture

Daphne "Hope" Scripture passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, November 25, 2023, after a courageous battle with stomach cancer. Hope was a devoted Christian, a much-loved mother and grandmother and a steadfast friend to those she held dear.

Hope was born on May 2, 1947, in Berea, Kentucky. She was raised in Ashton, Maryland and graduated from Sherwood High School in 1965. She attended the University of Maryland, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Education. After college she captured the attention of the world of modeling, becoming Miss Washington, DC, and participating in the Miss USA Pageant.

Her passion for teaching led her to inspire young minds at Harmony Hills in Aspen Hill, Maryland, and Woodstock, Virginia, later serving as a substitute teacher in Harrisonburg City Schools. Her thirst for knowledge drove her to James Madison University, where she initially pursued a master's in counseling before delving into Real Estate Law, becoming a licensed Real Estate agent and Broker at Coldwell Banker Funkhouser Realty in Virginia.

Hope was not only an educator but an active participant in community service. A proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, serving as the Historian in 2019. Recognized with the Honorable Order of the Kentucky Colonel, she was an active member of the Virginia Federation of Republican Women and the Junior Women's Club. She was an esteemed member of various Committees where she held positions of honor and responsibility, leaving a mark on the communities she touched.

Her zest for life was mirrored in her love for travel, exploring countries across the globe including New Zealand, Australia, Egypt, China, Russia, Arctic Circle and Europe. She created cherished memories alongside her dear friends and instilled in her daughters a love for travel and adventure.

She was preceded in death by her late husband, William Hugh Baber, III and her mother Mary Ann Davis Durnell. Hope leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion, survived by her daughters Sarah Scripture Sawyer, Laura Hope Scripture and husband Brooke Van Dusen, and her former husband and father of her daughters, Jared Standish Scripture. Her six grandchildren, Miles, Gage, Fielding, Hayes, Tyler Hope, and Colton were the lights of her life.

Her most adored times involved spending time with her grandchildren. She delighted in watching them golf, swim and play tennis at Spotswood Country Club. At home she would join them in a lively game of pickleball, a swim in the pool, and tending to her garden. She also took time to teach them the intricate game of bridge. Her grandchildren remember her fondly for her invaluable guidance and gifts of virtue.

A Celebration of Hope's Life will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, officiated by Reverend Joseph Butler and Dr. John Sloop. For those that cannot attend in person who would like to join online please follow along at:

https://www.youtube.com/@EmmanuelEpiscopalHarrisonburg

The family humbly requests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

Words cannot encompass the depth of Hope's impact, her unwavering faith, and the profound love she showered on all who knew her. For condolences and shared memories, please visit

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