Anna Virginia Pitman Douglas, 87, passed away peacefully at her home, Saturday, January 24, 2015, after an extended illness. Born in Irvington, VA, March 9, 1927, Anna was the daughter of the late Earl and Grace Mitchell Pitman.
A beloved wife, mother, sister, and step-mother, Anna leaves to cherish her memories her husband of 23 years, Edgar F. Douglas; her daughter, Anne Wesley Norris of Richmond; a sister, Nellie Walden of Urbanna; her step-children, Paul Douglas, Patricia Stafford, and Lynn Mallonie; five step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In addition to her parents, Anna is preceded in death by a grandson, John Vernon Swann and a sister, Marjie Barnett.
Anna will be remembered for her spirit of helping in the time of need and willfulness in act or deed. She was a passionate homemaker and gardener, always keeping busy. She was a member of Irvington Baptist Church.
Family and friends will gather 7 pm, Friday, January 30, 2015, in Colonial Funeral Home, for a service celebrating Anna’s life with Rev. Tim Phipps officiating, followed by visitation. At 1 pm, Saturday, January 31, a graveside funeral service will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery, Kilmarnock, VA.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Christian Outreach Program, PO Box 253, Smithfield, VA 23431.
Anna Virginia Pitman Douglas, 87, passed away peacefully at her home, Saturday, January 24, 2015, after an extended illness. Born in Irvington, VA, March 9, 1927, Anna was the daughter of the late Earl and Grace Mitchell Pitman.
A beloved wife, mother, sister, and step-mother, Anna leaves to cherish her memories her husband of 23 years, Edgar F. Douglas; her daughter, Anne Wesley Norris of Richmond; a sister, Nellie Walden of Urbanna; her step-children, Paul Douglas, Patricia Stafford, and Lynn Mallonie; five step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In addition to her parents, Anna is preceded in death by a grandson, John Vernon Swann and a sister, Marjie Barnett.
Anna will be remembered for her spirit of helping in the time of need and willfulness in act or deed. She was a passionate homemaker and gardener, always keeping busy. She was a member of Irvington Baptist Church.
Family and friends will gather 7 pm, Friday, January 30, 2015, in Colonial Funeral Home, for a service celebrating Anna’s life with Rev. Tim Phipps officiating, followed by visitation. At 1 pm, Saturday, January 31, a graveside funeral service will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery, Kilmarnock, VA.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Christian Outreach Program, PO Box 253, Smithfield, VA 23431.
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