Julia Kathryn Virginia Tucker was born in Collinsdale, WV. Daughter to James Charles Tucker and Julia Ann Laughary. Julia was known to all as "Kathryn". Kathryn grew up in a family of fifteen children. The Tucker's found it difficult at times to care for all of the children. Kathryn, being strong,made her place in the family.
Kathryn Tucker met Robert Earl Washington early in 1943. It was soon after, she decided Robert was her lifelong "soul mate" Kathryn married Robert in 1944. Kathryn started her life as a mother and wife. Her first son Robert was born a year after their marriage, following were another ten children.
Kathryn and Robert spent many hours traveling to Holy Ghost ministry revivals. She played a large part in Robert's calling by God to the ministry. Many times, Kathryn and Robert would pack up their younger children and travel to a revival. Kathryn many times became a "faith serpent handler" at some revivals. Robert Earl her love, passed in the year 2002, which left Kathryn lost in life without him. She was truly devoted to him,
Kathryn was a no nonsense person, ruling with a loving hand and forgiving heart. She has passed and is resting along side of her "Robert" in heavenly love.
We will all miss her "golden tooth" and beautiful smile of kindness.
Obituary:
Kathryn Virginia Washington, 89, of Oak Hill, passed away December 9, 2018 at Bowers Hospice House. Born on August 28, 1929 in Mahan, WV, she was the daughter of the late James Tucker and Ella Proctor.
She was of Pentecostal Holiness faith and a member of Christ Temple Church in Winifred, WV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 60 years, Robert E. Washington; granddaughters, Charlotte Washington and Martha Washington Evans; grandson, Edward R. Washington; and all her brothers and sisters.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, James E. Washington and his wife, Jackie of Poca, WV, Donald E. Washington of Chagrin Falls, OH, Paul R. Washington of Oak Hill, WV, Christine Smith and her husband, Rex of Charleston, WV, Ralph E. Washington of WV, Thomas Washington and his wife, Susie of Oak Hill, WV, Christus R. Washington and his wife, Rose of Charleston, WV, Gary A. Washington of Akron, OH, Dennis L. Washington of Phoenix, AZ, and Charlies R. Washington and his wife, Tammy of Rupert, WV; 31 grandchildren; 150 great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, December 13, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Blue Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, December 14, 2018 in the Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Home with Evangelist Gary Johnston officiating. Burial will follow the service in Tower Garden of Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons, Tom Washington, Nick Washington, Paul Washington, Billy Reece, Sam Underwood and Sammy Underwood.
Kathryn Tucker met Robert Earl Washington early in 1943. It was soon after, she decided Robert was her lifelong "soul mate" Kathryn married Robert in 1944. Kathryn started her life as a mother and wife. Her first son Robert was born a year after their marriage, following were another ten children.
Kathryn and Robert spent many hours traveling to Holy Ghost ministry revivals. She played a large part in Robert's calling by God to the ministry. Many times, Kathryn and Robert would pack up their younger children and travel to a revival. Kathryn many times became a "faith serpent handler" at some revivals. Robert Earl her love, passed in the year 2002, which left Kathryn lost in life without him. She was truly devoted to him,
Kathryn was a no nonsense person, ruling with a loving hand and forgiving heart. She has passed and is resting along side of her "Robert" in heavenly love.
We will all miss her "golden tooth" and beautiful smile of kindness.
Obituary:
Kathryn Virginia Washington, 89, of Oak Hill, passed away December 9, 2018 at Bowers Hospice House. Born on August 28, 1929 in Mahan, WV, she was the daughter of the late James Tucker and Ella Proctor.
She was of Pentecostal Holiness faith and a member of Christ Temple Church in Winifred, WV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 60 years, Robert E. Washington; granddaughters, Charlotte Washington and Martha Washington Evans; grandson, Edward R. Washington; and all her brothers and sisters.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, James E. Washington and his wife, Jackie of Poca, WV, Donald E. Washington of Chagrin Falls, OH, Paul R. Washington of Oak Hill, WV, Christine Smith and her husband, Rex of Charleston, WV, Ralph E. Washington of WV, Thomas Washington and his wife, Susie of Oak Hill, WV, Christus R. Washington and his wife, Rose of Charleston, WV, Gary A. Washington of Akron, OH, Dennis L. Washington of Phoenix, AZ, and Charlies R. Washington and his wife, Tammy of Rupert, WV; 31 grandchildren; 150 great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, December 13, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Blue Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, December 14, 2018 in the Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Home with Evangelist Gary Johnston officiating. Burial will follow the service in Tower Garden of Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons, Tom Washington, Nick Washington, Paul Washington, Billy Reece, Sam Underwood and Sammy Underwood.
Julia Kathryn Virginia Tucker was born in Collinsdale, WV. Daughter to James Charles Tucker and Julia Ann Laughary. Julia was known to all as "Kathryn". Kathryn grew up in a family of fifteen children. The Tucker's found it difficult at times to care for all of the children. Kathryn, being strong,made her place in the family.
Kathryn Tucker met Robert Earl Washington early in 1943. It was soon after, she decided Robert was her lifelong "soul mate" Kathryn married Robert in 1944. Kathryn started her life as a mother and wife. Her first son Robert was born a year after their marriage, following were another ten children.
Kathryn and Robert spent many hours traveling to Holy Ghost ministry revivals. She played a large part in Robert's calling by God to the ministry. Many times, Kathryn and Robert would pack up their younger children and travel to a revival. Kathryn many times became a "faith serpent handler" at some revivals. Robert Earl her love, passed in the year 2002, which left Kathryn lost in life without him. She was truly devoted to him,
Kathryn was a no nonsense person, ruling with a loving hand and forgiving heart. She has passed and is resting along side of her "Robert" in heavenly love.
We will all miss her "golden tooth" and beautiful smile of kindness.
Obituary:
Kathryn Virginia Washington, 89, of Oak Hill, passed away December 9, 2018 at Bowers Hospice House. Born on August 28, 1929 in Mahan, WV, she was the daughter of the late James Tucker and Ella Proctor.
She was of Pentecostal Holiness faith and a member of Christ Temple Church in Winifred, WV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 60 years, Robert E. Washington; granddaughters, Charlotte Washington and Martha Washington Evans; grandson, Edward R. Washington; and all her brothers and sisters.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, James E. Washington and his wife, Jackie of Poca, WV, Donald E. Washington of Chagrin Falls, OH, Paul R. Washington of Oak Hill, WV, Christine Smith and her husband, Rex of Charleston, WV, Ralph E. Washington of WV, Thomas Washington and his wife, Susie of Oak Hill, WV, Christus R. Washington and his wife, Rose of Charleston, WV, Gary A. Washington of Akron, OH, Dennis L. Washington of Phoenix, AZ, and Charlies R. Washington and his wife, Tammy of Rupert, WV; 31 grandchildren; 150 great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, December 13, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Blue Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, December 14, 2018 in the Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Home with Evangelist Gary Johnston officiating. Burial will follow the service in Tower Garden of Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons, Tom Washington, Nick Washington, Paul Washington, Billy Reece, Sam Underwood and Sammy Underwood.
Kathryn Tucker met Robert Earl Washington early in 1943. It was soon after, she decided Robert was her lifelong "soul mate" Kathryn married Robert in 1944. Kathryn started her life as a mother and wife. Her first son Robert was born a year after their marriage, following were another ten children.
Kathryn and Robert spent many hours traveling to Holy Ghost ministry revivals. She played a large part in Robert's calling by God to the ministry. Many times, Kathryn and Robert would pack up their younger children and travel to a revival. Kathryn many times became a "faith serpent handler" at some revivals. Robert Earl her love, passed in the year 2002, which left Kathryn lost in life without him. She was truly devoted to him,
Kathryn was a no nonsense person, ruling with a loving hand and forgiving heart. She has passed and is resting along side of her "Robert" in heavenly love.
We will all miss her "golden tooth" and beautiful smile of kindness.
Obituary:
Kathryn Virginia Washington, 89, of Oak Hill, passed away December 9, 2018 at Bowers Hospice House. Born on August 28, 1929 in Mahan, WV, she was the daughter of the late James Tucker and Ella Proctor.
She was of Pentecostal Holiness faith and a member of Christ Temple Church in Winifred, WV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 60 years, Robert E. Washington; granddaughters, Charlotte Washington and Martha Washington Evans; grandson, Edward R. Washington; and all her brothers and sisters.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, James E. Washington and his wife, Jackie of Poca, WV, Donald E. Washington of Chagrin Falls, OH, Paul R. Washington of Oak Hill, WV, Christine Smith and her husband, Rex of Charleston, WV, Ralph E. Washington of WV, Thomas Washington and his wife, Susie of Oak Hill, WV, Christus R. Washington and his wife, Rose of Charleston, WV, Gary A. Washington of Akron, OH, Dennis L. Washington of Phoenix, AZ, and Charlies R. Washington and his wife, Tammy of Rupert, WV; 31 grandchildren; 150 great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, December 13, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Blue Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, December 14, 2018 in the Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Home with Evangelist Gary Johnston officiating. Burial will follow the service in Tower Garden of Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons, Tom Washington, Nick Washington, Paul Washington, Billy Reece, Sam Underwood and Sammy Underwood.
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