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Virginia A. Meekins Redcross

Virginia Redcross Obituary

Virginia A. Meekins Redcross, 61, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 30, 2004, at Fort Washington Hospital in Fort Washington, Md. Virginia was born to the late Earl A. Meekins Sr. and Virginia Augusta Abrams Meekins in Richmond, Va. on April 11, 1943. She was reared in New Kent, Va., where she was fondly known as "BabePuddin". Virginia accepted the Lord at an early age and joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church and also attended New Elam Baptist Church in New Kent, Va. In late 1950s her family relocated to Gloucester, Va., where she later joined First Morningstar Baptist Church, Bena, Va. She is survived by her loving husband, James "Danny" Redcross; three daughters, Teri Redcross-Ali (Albert), Accokeek, Md., Kristi and Tiffany Redcross of Alexandria, Va.; one sister, Gloria M. Farrow, Chesterfield, Va.; one brother, Earl A. Meekins Jr. (Jocelyn), Richmond, Va.; one aunt, Annie Bell Abrams Ellis, New Kent, Va.; two special grandsons, seven nephews, four nieces, and a host of cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held at First Morningstar Baptist Church, 8906 Guinea Rd., Bena, Va. 23018, on Wednesday, January 4, 2005, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Haywood Barnes, senior pastor, will deliver the eulogy. Arrangements entrusted to Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., Indian Head, Md. 20640.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jan. 4, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Redcross

18 Entries

Deniece Byrne

June 2, 2005

Kristi, I am so sorry to read about the death of your mother, you have my deepest sympathies. I lost my loving father in law in June and my dad in August of last year. It is tough but also comforting knowing they are in Heaven. I know your faith and love of family will get you through. Please tell your sisters and your father you are in my prayers. God Bless my school day buddy!

Deniece L H Cothern Byrne

Kristi Redcross

April 12, 2005

Happy 62nd Birthday...April 11, 2005. Mom, I miss you more than you know and love you beyond infinity.

I know that you are having a great time in Heaven with our Father. Please know that I am a part of you and you are a part of me...ALWAYS. Until I see you on the other side...I love you !

Teresa Myers-Poirier

January 8, 2005

My deepest sympathy to Danny, Terri, Kristi & Tiffany.

I've known Virginia all my life and we became good friends. She will truly be missed, but not ever forgotten.

Lana Loring

January 8, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the Redcross family.We go way back with your family and you are all very special to us. We attended Virginia's funeral and though very sad and difficult it was such a celebration of her faith. As long as I have known Virginia I found her so sweet, gracious and kind And of course the girls - wonderful. Mr. Redcross you have our sympathy and our prayers. May your faith, the closeness of your family and friends comfort you. Roger and Lana Loring

Kathy Clarke Batchelor

January 7, 2005

To the RedCross Family, Gloria and Earl Jr,

We express our sincere sympathy for your loss. We knew her as BabePuddin' and shared some goodtimes together in the past. If there is anything we can do for you let us know...You will be in our prayers as she is in our hearts..

Meekins, Clarke and Carroll Families

(Jesse Meekins and family, Thelma Meekins Clarke and Family, Bertha Meekins Carroll and Family)

Linda Gayle

January 6, 2005

Mr. Redcross and Family and Gloria,

Please accept my deepest condolences and sympathy. I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Virginia. She was a lovely person and I knew her through my brother who went to high school with her. I also knew her parents who were also wonderful people. May God Bless you and your family at this time. Know God is always with you.

Kim Lee

January 6, 2005

To Mr. Redcross, Teri(my life long friend), Kristi & Tiffany (my adopted sister's), my extended family (Meekins & Farrow):

These words I leave with you as the ("Servant of the Lord" - Obadiah) has passed from labor to reward. Just know that she will be greatly missed, but I thank God for the memories and the seed she planted within all of us.

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." (Ps 23:1,4)

Submitted with love and sympathy,

Johnanna Grimes-Williams

January 5, 2005

To the Redcross Family-

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Lynne Allen

January 4, 2005

To the Redcross Family,

I am sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Veronica Ridley

January 4, 2005

Sister Farrow I am sorry to hear about your loss. May the peace of God be with you and your family during this time. I am a former member of New Deliverance Evangelistic Church and the oldest daughter of Sister Beal.

Kim Christopher

January 4, 2005

Mr. Redcross,

I extend to you and your family my heartfelt condolences. I had the pleasure of working with you at UPS and thought highly of you so I can only imagine that Mrs Redcross was indeed a very special person. I pray that God continues to keep you and your family in his loving arms and that you and your family will continue to LOOK TO THE HILLS...

Ahdonna Guilford

January 3, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will continue to keep you and your family in prayer.

Ahonna, Jerome and family

Althea Albert

January 3, 2005

Terri,

I am sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. We are continuously praying for you, your sisters and your Father during this time of bereavement.

from your cousins Gwen,Althea, Gerald, and Karen

Terri Gordon

January 3, 2005

To the Redcross Family,

My sincere condolences to all of you in the death of your dear loved one. I had the great privelege of working with Virginia at Abingdon - she was a dear friend and co-worker who will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Terri Gordon

Thomasa Wood & Family

January 3, 2005

Mr. Redcross, Teri, Kristi, Tiffany, and Family

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your love one. God has called an angel home. She has now heard our Lord tell her "Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord" Matthew 25:23

God Bless

Robert (Bob) & Jackie James

January 3, 2005

To the Redcross Family:

Our Prayers are with this Family during these hours of bereavement. Even though the many years of seperations, the family has always been on my mind. Many hours of joy as we worked in the shipyard. This family will remain in our prayers and hope to meet with you during the next visit to the local area. God always knows "Best" no matter what we may think.

Juanita Smith

January 2, 2005

Danny, Teri, Kristi, Tiffany, and Family:

I was deeply saddened to learn of Virginia's demise. I know how you feel because I have experienced such a loss myself. It hurts and saddens your heart, but always remember that the God we serve and love is too wise to make any mistakes. We never want to accept it, but we must. You had a loving mother and wife for many years. Those years were full of fun times and lessons regarding life; a life that each of you must continue. In the spirit of her love and devotion for you, remember the things she said that provided you laughter, joy, and encouragement. Virginia is a part of you and she will always be with you.

Be blessed in the Lord and in all things acknowledge Him. My prayers and love are with you.

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