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1916
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2012
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Virginia Solan Obituary
She graduated from New Kent High School in 1935. She was a member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church. She attended St. Bede Catholic Church in Williamsburg. She retired from service with Colonial Williamsburg as a supervisor.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Reinold T. Marvin; four sisters, Louise D. Walker, Eva D. Green, Julia D. Smith and Frances D. Forbes; and five brothers, Robert, Clyde, William, Whitfield and Lloyd Davis.
Left to cherish fond memories are her husband, Michael H. Solan; her daughter, Mary Anna Marvin and her husband, W.S Hodges Jr., of Newport News; her son, Thomas C. Marvin and his wife, Janie; three stepchildren, Kathleen S. Ruth and her husband, Tom, Maryanne Solan and her husband, Robert F. London, and Michael T. Solan; three grandsons; two granddaughters; six great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters; two step-grandsons; seven step-grandchildren; and three great-step-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her sisters, Lillian D. Blondek and Gertrude D. Lindsay; her brothers, Preston R. Davis and C. Warren Davis.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. with a celebration of life service at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2012, at Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 20051 Tabernacle Rd., Barhamsville.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 20051 Tabernacle Rd., Barhamsville VA 23011.
Vincent Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be registered at www.vincentfh.com or www.vagazette.com
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
September 1, 2012
We are so sorry to learn of the death of Mrs.Solan.Our deepest sympathies are with all the family.
Judy Richardson RN
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Elaine Solan Bair
August 31, 2012
I cannot tell you how sad we are about Aunt Virginia. We were so lucky (and so was he) when my Uncle Mike married her. She was one of our very favorite people--so gracious when we visited, fun to be around, and she had such a beautiful spirit. She was an inspiration to us all.
Kathy Armentrout
August 31, 2012
Mary Anna and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of GiGi. She was a delightful, special person, and will surely light up heaven!
We are praying for you all.
Kathy, Dick and family
Sonny and Bernice Roscopf
August 31, 2012
Mary Anna and family members, we are praying for you and we know that through God's Infinite Wisdom and Love that He will give you added Strength, Comfort and peace as only He can do during this time of separation from your mother. " Absent from the body and present with the Lord." Our deepest sympathy is with your family members. Love and prayers, Sonny and Bernice Roscopf
James Green
August 31, 2012
Mary Anna, Tommy, Mike and family; We are thinking about you at this time. We celebrate the gift of Aunt Virginia and accept with sadness her passing. Jim & Millie
Linda South
August 31, 2012
Mary Anna,my sincere sympathy to and your family in the death of your Mother. I know God will hold you dear and give you the strenght throughout the days ahead.
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