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Julia Meade Wilson Ferguson

1922 - 2024

Julia Meade Wilson Ferguson obituary, 1922-2024, Mechanicsville, VA

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Julia Ferguson Obituary

Julia Meade Wilson Ferguson

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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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 8, 2024.

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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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13

Memorial Gathering

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Monaghan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

7300 Creighton Pkwy, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

Sep

14

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Willis United Methodist Church

8360 Willis Church Road, Henrico, VA

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7300 Creighton Pkwy, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

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