No marker found.∼(Northern Neck News August 25, 1939)
Miss Virginia Croxton, who had just reached the eightieth milestone of her life, passed away peacefully and without apparent suffering at St. Luke's Hospital, Richmond, on the morning of Saturday, August 12th, 1939. The funeral services were held from St. John's Episcopal Church on the afternoon of Sunday, conducted by Rev. Dr. H. S. Osburn, assisted by Rev. L. H. Carey. Of this church she had been a member and a loyal supporter for many many years. She was the only surviving member of a large family of great prominence. Miss Croxton was the daughter of Judge Thomas Croxton, a member of Congress from this District, and an eminent lawyer, whose strikingly handsome face and silver toned voice are well remembered by the older residents of this County. Her mother was Louisianna Gatewood, also of this county. uring her entire life Miss Croxton was a resident of Tappahannock, but after the breaking up of her home and for many years she had resided with Miss Emma Fisher in this place between whom bonds of mutual friendship were strong indeed throughout the years and up to the time of her death. There were few indeed who possessed the charm of Miss Virginia Croxton in the days of her early life, which she retained until the infirmities of age and disease had claspel its merciless hands upon her. She was known for her great beauty, which together with her strong intellect, and happy disposition made for her many admirers. She never married but gave her life in ministrations to other members of her family and to every friend in need of help and sympathy. "I know that my Redeemer liveth and that he shall stand at the latter day"—When the opening phrase of the beautiful service of the Episcopal Church, which is known as the ritual for the dead was read by the minister, it seemed a fitting benediction as well for a life that was radiant and beautiful and lived to its full completeness. The deceased is survived by a great number of nephews, nieces and other relatives who together with a great host of friends will mourn her passing but will find consolation in the thought that she has found eternal rest, and will receive the reward of the faithful in the many mansions awaiting entrance for those who live in faith and love and charity as the true children of God.—Rappahannock Times.
The above obituary is exactly as it appeared in the newspaper including words spelled wrong.
Miss Virginia Croxton, who had just reached the eightieth milestone of her life, passed away peacefully and without apparent suffering at St. Luke's Hospital, Richmond, on the morning of Saturday, August 12th, 1939. The funeral services were held from St. John's Episcopal Church on the afternoon of Sunday, conducted by Rev. Dr. H. S. Osburn, assisted by Rev. L. H. Carey. Of this church she had been a member and a loyal supporter for many many years. She was the only surviving member of a large family of great prominence. Miss Croxton was the daughter of Judge Thomas Croxton, a member of Congress from this District, and an eminent lawyer, whose strikingly handsome face and silver toned voice are well remembered by the older residents of this County. Her mother was Louisianna Gatewood, also of this county. uring her entire life Miss Croxton was a resident of Tappahannock, but after the breaking up of her home and for many years she had resided with Miss Emma Fisher in this place between whom bonds of mutual friendship were strong indeed throughout the years and up to the time of her death. There were few indeed who possessed the charm of Miss Virginia Croxton in the days of her early life, which she retained until the infirmities of age and disease had claspel its merciless hands upon her. She was known for her great beauty, which together with her strong intellect, and happy disposition made for her many admirers. She never married but gave her life in ministrations to other members of her family and to every friend in need of help and sympathy. "I know that my Redeemer liveth and that he shall stand at the latter day"—When the opening phrase of the beautiful service of the Episcopal Church, which is known as the ritual for the dead was read by the minister, it seemed a fitting benediction as well for a life that was radiant and beautiful and lived to its full completeness. The deceased is survived by a great number of nephews, nieces and other relatives who together with a great host of friends will mourn her passing but will find consolation in the thought that she has found eternal rest, and will receive the reward of the faithful in the many mansions awaiting entrance for those who live in faith and love and charity as the true children of God.—Rappahannock Times.
The above obituary is exactly as it appeared in the newspaper including words spelled wrong.
No marker found.∼(Northern Neck News August 25, 1939)
Miss Virginia Croxton, who had just reached the eightieth milestone of her life, passed away peacefully and without apparent suffering at St. Luke's Hospital, Richmond, on the morning of Saturday, August 12th, 1939. The funeral services were held from St. John's Episcopal Church on the afternoon of Sunday, conducted by Rev. Dr. H. S. Osburn, assisted by Rev. L. H. Carey. Of this church she had been a member and a loyal supporter for many many years. She was the only surviving member of a large family of great prominence. Miss Croxton was the daughter of Judge Thomas Croxton, a member of Congress from this District, and an eminent lawyer, whose strikingly handsome face and silver toned voice are well remembered by the older residents of this County. Her mother was Louisianna Gatewood, also of this county. uring her entire life Miss Croxton was a resident of Tappahannock, but after the breaking up of her home and for many years she had resided with Miss Emma Fisher in this place between whom bonds of mutual friendship were strong indeed throughout the years and up to the time of her death. There were few indeed who possessed the charm of Miss Virginia Croxton in the days of her early life, which she retained until the infirmities of age and disease had claspel its merciless hands upon her. She was known for her great beauty, which together with her strong intellect, and happy disposition made for her many admirers. She never married but gave her life in ministrations to other members of her family and to every friend in need of help and sympathy. "I know that my Redeemer liveth and that he shall stand at the latter day"—When the opening phrase of the beautiful service of the Episcopal Church, which is known as the ritual for the dead was read by the minister, it seemed a fitting benediction as well for a life that was radiant and beautiful and lived to its full completeness. The deceased is survived by a great number of nephews, nieces and other relatives who together with a great host of friends will mourn her passing but will find consolation in the thought that she has found eternal rest, and will receive the reward of the faithful in the many mansions awaiting entrance for those who live in faith and love and charity as the true children of God.—Rappahannock Times.
The above obituary is exactly as it appeared in the newspaper including words spelled wrong.
Miss Virginia Croxton, who had just reached the eightieth milestone of her life, passed away peacefully and without apparent suffering at St. Luke's Hospital, Richmond, on the morning of Saturday, August 12th, 1939. The funeral services were held from St. John's Episcopal Church on the afternoon of Sunday, conducted by Rev. Dr. H. S. Osburn, assisted by Rev. L. H. Carey. Of this church she had been a member and a loyal supporter for many many years. She was the only surviving member of a large family of great prominence. Miss Croxton was the daughter of Judge Thomas Croxton, a member of Congress from this District, and an eminent lawyer, whose strikingly handsome face and silver toned voice are well remembered by the older residents of this County. Her mother was Louisianna Gatewood, also of this county. uring her entire life Miss Croxton was a resident of Tappahannock, but after the breaking up of her home and for many years she had resided with Miss Emma Fisher in this place between whom bonds of mutual friendship were strong indeed throughout the years and up to the time of her death. There were few indeed who possessed the charm of Miss Virginia Croxton in the days of her early life, which she retained until the infirmities of age and disease had claspel its merciless hands upon her. She was known for her great beauty, which together with her strong intellect, and happy disposition made for her many admirers. She never married but gave her life in ministrations to other members of her family and to every friend in need of help and sympathy. "I know that my Redeemer liveth and that he shall stand at the latter day"—When the opening phrase of the beautiful service of the Episcopal Church, which is known as the ritual for the dead was read by the minister, it seemed a fitting benediction as well for a life that was radiant and beautiful and lived to its full completeness. The deceased is survived by a great number of nephews, nieces and other relatives who together with a great host of friends will mourn her passing but will find consolation in the thought that she has found eternal rest, and will receive the reward of the faithful in the many mansions awaiting entrance for those who live in faith and love and charity as the true children of God.—Rappahannock Times.
The above obituary is exactly as it appeared in the newspaper including words spelled wrong.
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