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Julia Ferguson Obituary
July 29, 1922 - August 29, 2024
Ferguson, Julia Meade Wilson, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Varina, passed away on August 29, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, John T. "Jack" Ferguson; her parents, the Honorable Judge Richard T. Wilson and Julia Meade Patterson Wilson; her sisters, Helen Cover and Patsy Hitch; her brother, Dick Wilson; and her granddaughter, Sarah Daniel. She is survived by her children, Jack Ferguson, Jr. (Leah), Meade Welch (Randy), Bill Ferguson (Susan), and Pat Daniel (John); their families; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Raised in Petersburg, VA, she graduated from Petersburg High School. She received her bachelor's degree from Hollins College and a master's in education at VCU. She was a long-time mathematics teacher at Varina High School.
Friends can gather with family at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, VA 23111, on Friday, September 13, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 1 pm, on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Willis United Methodist Church, 8360 Willis Church Road, Henrico. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Area 31 Virginia Special Olympics, PO Box 28554, Henrico, VA 23228, or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Linda & WD Aigner
September 15, 2024
We are so sorry to hear of Ms. Ferguson's passing. A very nice lady & teacher. Sending prayers to Meade & family.
Linda & WD Aigner
Linda Latimer
September 14, 2024
Much sympathy to all the family of a very special lady.
Linda and Barry Latimer
Stephen and Betty Winks
September 14, 2024
Ferguson Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Ferguson was so highly regarded. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Stephen and Betty Hall Winks
Karen Zeno Spurlin
September 10, 2024
Mrs. Ferguson was such a wonderful lady. I never had her for any of my classes. She would always speak to me when I said hello. Godspeed Mrs. Fetguson.
Linda Binns Liles
September 10, 2024
Jack, Meade, Bill and Pat. I have fond memories of your mother and father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Binns Liles
Cheryl Smith
September 9, 2024
So sorry about Mrs Ferguson she was my gym teacher and I loved her.
God Bless her and her family such a nice person she will be missed very much.
Love Cheryl Ormand Smith
Faye jones
September 8, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I had her for Algebra 1 and 2 at Varina High school. She was a great teacher and person and made math fun for me. RiP .rs. Ferguson.
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Memorial Gathering
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Monaghan Funeral Home & Cremation Services7300 Creighton Pkwy, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
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