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Virginia Gaines Obituary

Departed this life August 12, 2003 at her residence, Virginia B. Gaines, age 82, of 1401 Oakwood Ave., Richmond, Va. She is survived by a brother, Clarence Martin of St. Stephens Church, Va.; a sister, Cynthia Brokenbaugh of N.J. Viewing will be held August 22 from 12 noon to 7 p.m. at Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock and from 11:30 a.m. until the hour of service on August 23 at 31st St. Baptist Church, 823 N. 31st St., Richmond, where funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Cremation will follow the funeral service. Arrangements by Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Aug. 14 to Aug. 20, 2003.

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Lacresia Braxton

July 19, 2025

I MISSSSSSSSSS U SO MUCHHHHHHH

The Children of the late Junious and Callie Banks

August 16, 2003

Wishes for a peaceful journey to someone who gave so much. You will be missed.

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