YVONNE M. PAIGE

FUNERAL HOME

J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg

102 South Ave

Petersburg, Virginia

YVONNE PAIGE Obituary

On Thursday evening, October 13, 2016, Mrs. Yvonne Marjoriette "Margie" Paige, 79, a long-time resident of Petersburg, VA, passed away. Yvonne was born to the late John and Madge Horton on October 11, 1937, in Petersburg, VA.
Yvonne graduated from Peabody High School in Petersburg, VA, and remained active in Peabody High School issues. She worked at several places on the East Coast, such as the Baltimore Police Department in Baltimore, MD, Firestone in Hopewell, VA, and the Petersburg Area Transit (PAT) in Petersburg, VA, from where she retired.
Mrs. Paige was a hard-working, strong-willed woman, who enjoyed yard work, bowling, scrabble and attending city council meetings voicing her opinions about her city. Yvonne was a Miami Dolphins fan. She loved playing pinochle at Southside Regional and Tabernacle Church. She enjoyed going down town to the Arts on Friday nights and participating in senior citizens recreation activities. She was very active in her neighborhood and city activities. She was truly a civil servant.
Ruby D. Greene sung this song to her mother every day, "I'll always love my momma she's my favorite girl, you know I'm talking about momma; you only get one mom like her." Thank you mom for the love. Mom, this is Juanita, I surely miss the time we spent together, especially Sunday morning breakfast and playing scrabble. God Bless.
Mrs. Yvonne M. Paige is survived by her son, Carlos A. Paige; two daughters, Juanita S. Richie and Ruby D. Greene; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth L. Horton; one niece, one nephew, several cousins, other relatives and friends.
Services for Mrs. Yvonne M. Paige will be held 3 p.m., Saturday, October 22, 2016, at the Chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Herbert Holly II, pastor, of St. John Baptist Church, Stony Creek, Va., eulogist. Interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.
Wake service will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral establishment.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Paige and watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Oct. 20 to Oct. 21, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for YVONNE PAIGE

11 Entries

Chuck Taylor

October 8, 2022

I will always remember the good times that we had and smile!

Ruth Mullins

October 24, 2016

Sad to hear of the passing of my beloved and precious cousin and friend, Yvonne. To me she was always Margie with a wonderful spirit of love for the family and a courageous spirit to right all the wrongs and injustices. She will be missed beyond measure. Much love to Carlos, Juanita, Ruby and the rest of the family. God bless and give you peace and comfort.

Janie Carr

October 23, 2016

To all family and friends: I'm so sorry! I'm praying for you.

AL MOORE

October 21, 2016

TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MS. YVONNE M. PAIGE,WHAT A WONDERFUL,WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING.SHE WOULD CONTACT ME ABOUT HER CONCERNS ABOUT HER NEIGHBORHOOD AND THE CITY.WE WOULD WORK TOGETHER TO ADDRESS THOSE PROBLEMS.THE CITY OF PETERSBURG HAS LOST A TRUE''DRUM MAJOR''FOR HER BELOVED CITY.MAY THE GOOD LORD REWARD YOU WITH THE PEACE AND REST YOU TRULY DESERVE.GOD BLESS.(RET.) BUILDING MAINTENANCE INSPECTOR CITY OF PETERSBURG VA.

S.D. Turner

October 21, 2016

We will miss you and we have always loved you. God has prepared a place of Glory for you. We all will see you later. Have a Blessed Home Going.

Ruby Greene

October 20, 2016

Mommy dearest, thank you for taking me in and loving me and most of all thank you for being there when I had a personal problem that I did not want anyone to know. You were always there to listen when I needed to talk and let things out. Every time I went to the doctor you were always by my side. See in you heaven no worries no cries. Love your daughter Ruby.

Mayor W. Howard Myers

October 19, 2016

To the Family and Friends of Ms. Yvonne M. Paige, Ms. Paige to me for 10 wonderful years was one of my favorite Lady's of Petersburg. I always enjoyed visiting her and listening to her talk about how proud she was of her son and daughters, her time with the Police Department in Baltimore, MD and Transit here in Petersburg. Her voice is clear in my head. What a beautiful memory of her voice encouraging me to always do the right thing for Petersburg. I will miss her fondly and her spaghetti. Our God has selected another Angel to issue those deserved wings. Rest in Peace Ms. Paige the essence of your voice shall forever be a testament to your good will.

Michael Edwards

October 19, 2016

It's not everyday folks come into your life that carry a special meaning, a special purpose and to ultimately call them your extended family. I met Mr's. Paige at the very early age of 10 when I would catch the city transit home from school in the evenings. I developed a close friendship with her and many of the other bus drivers as the years went along. But our friendship grew into more than just the casual hello and conversation while she was driving, I was welcomed into her family as her adopted son. No matter the time of day, or situation she was always there to listen and offer what I thought was sometimes strong advice, but I know she did it out of love. When I had school functions or plays so ahead tried to make her best effort to attend. When I lost a family member she would call each day and see how I was doing and if I needed anything or someone to talk to. The laughs, the trips, the birthdays and holidays we shared with her and her 2 daughters are many joyous memories that I will forever carry in my heart. It's hard loosing anyone but it's even harder when you loose someone that is just like your own blood family. There is no doubt she will be deeply missed by all those in whom she come in contact with. She has fought the good fight and has won her race and I will forever keep her in my heart and my mind and will reflect on those great memories that were shared through the years. End of the line, out of service, next stop Golden Avenue. RIP in Mr's. Paige I will see you again one day.

October 19, 2016

To the family , yes we will miss Yvonne and her caring concern for Petersburg. She also was a great coworker with the "PAT" company. Willis and Iris Brown

Chuck Taylor

October 19, 2016

I will never forget the lifetime connection Margie
and I had together. We were more than Cousins.
I know she touched a lot of lives. Although she
Will be truly missed, she left behind a legacy, that we can all smile when thoughts of her come to mind.

John Jarratt

October 15, 2016

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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