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Mary VOSBURG Obituary
Mary Irene Shelton Vosburg, 80, of Lynchburg, died Friday, March 13, 2009. She was the wife of the late Harry Morton Vosburg Jr.
Born Jan. 10, 1929, in Gretna, a daughter of the late Ewell Walton Shelton Sr. and Mary Huffman Shelton. Mary was a retired registered nurse and nursing instructor at Lynchburg General Hospital for 39 years and a member of Greenfield Baptist Church.
Mary is survived by a brother, Carlton Grayson Shelton and wife, Wanda, of Chatham; two sisters, Nannie Shelton Shields and husband, Onyx, of Pittsville, and Virginia Shelton Lewis of Gretna; many nieces and nephews; and devoted friend, Jenny Layne.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Ramsey Shelton, Haile Shelton, Ewell W. Shelton Jr. and Harold Shelton; and a sister, Ora Shelton Mann.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, March 14, 2009, at Tharp Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2009, in the chapel at Tharp Funeral Home, 220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, with the Rev. R.G. Rowland and Pastor Bill Price officiating. Interment will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2009, in Virginia Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing Memorial Scholarship Fund, 1901 Tate Springs Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501, Attn.: Debra Patterson; or Stroobants Heart Center of Virginia, c/o Centra Health Foundation, 1920 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Ashley Morris
March 20, 2009
I will miss seeing Mrs. Vosburg at the bank every Friday. What a sweet genuine lady.
Annmarie Cash
March 17, 2009
Mary was a part of my life from the day I was born. She was a nurse in the maturnity ward at Lynchburg Hospital when I came into this world. I knew her before she became my aunt, and was glad to see my Uncle Harry finally settle down with such a wonderful woman. I never saw Mary when her spirits were anything less than loving, giving, and joyful. She was a rare, beautiful gem. I know she's in a good place now, with all those she loves.
Carol Scott
March 16, 2009
Mary will surely be missed. I knew her when I was a nursing student in the early sixties and I taught with her in the school of nursing until her retirement. She was a blessing to all who knew her. May God be with you at this difficult time.
Jane (Stanley) Hill
March 15, 2009
We will miss you and your passion for nursing! Mrs. Vosburg was my nursing instructor in the early 80's and inspired me/us to become the best nurses possible. Rest in peace dear lady!
Bill Foster
March 15, 2009
Owen and family,
I was sorry to read about the loss of your aunt. I still remember her after all these years. God bless you and family.
Jetta Morgan
March 14, 2009
Owen Vosburgh and family, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your Aunt. She was my nursing instructor back in the late '80's and she knew "babies" like no other. She was an awesome lady
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