Obituary of EVELYN GRAY FERGUSON  

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - February 5, 1995  

Mrs. Evelyn G. Ferguson, 67, a lifelong resident of Southampton County, died Sat., Feb. 4, 1995, in Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin. She was the widow of R. H. Ferguson, Jr. and daughter of the late Richard P. & Mary Rebecca Ferguson Gray. She had retired as a school bus driver and teacher's aide for Southampton County public schools. She was a member and sang in the choir of Newsoms Baptist Church.  

She is survived by her son, Roy H. Ferguson, III, two daughters, Nancy F. Bodmer, Woodbridge and Gail T. Ferguson, San Diego, CA, a sister, Edith G. Forrest, Courtland and two grandchildren.  

Graveside funeral services will be held in Hollywood Cemetery , Newsoms on Monday, Feb. 6, 1995 at 2:30 p.m. by the Rev. Kenneth Williams. The family will be at the residence, 22154 Old Chapel Road, Newsoms . Memorial donations may be made to the Boykins Vol. Rescue Squad. Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins Chapel, is handling arrangements.  
Edition: FINAL  
Section: LOCAL  
Page: B7

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Mrs. Evelyn G. Ferguson, 67, of Southampton County, died on 4 Feb 1995 in Franklin and was remembered for her work in county schools and service at Newsoms Baptist Church. 

Graveside services for Mrs. Evelyn G. Ferguson were held at Hollywood Cemetery in Newsoms on 6 Feb 1995 at 2:30 p.m., officiated by Rev. Kenneth Williams. 

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EVELYN GRAY FERGUSON

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - February 5, 1995

Mrs. Evelyn G. Ferguson, 67, a lifelong resident of Southampton County, died Sat., Feb. 4, 1995, in Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin. She was the widow of R. H. Ferguson, Jr. and daughter of the late Richard P. & Mary Rebecca Ferguson Gray. She had retired as a school bus driver and teacher's aide for Southampton County public schools. She was a member and sang in the choir of Newsoms Baptist Church. 

She is survived by her son, Roy H. Ferguson, III, two daughters, Nancy F. Bodmer, Woodbridge and Gail T. Ferguson, San Diego, CA, a sister, Edith G. Forrest, Courtland and two grandchildren. 

Graveside funeral services will be held in Hollywood Cemetery , Newsoms on Monday, Feb. 6, 1995 at 2:30 p.m. by the Rev. Kenneth Williams. The family will be at the residence, 22154 Old Chapel Road, Newsoms . Memorial donations may be made to the Boykins Vol. Rescue Squad. Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins Chapel, is handling arrangements. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B7 

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| Name  | Mrs. Evelyn G. Ferguson                                            |
| Age   | 67 years                                                           |
| Birth | 1928; birth location not stated                                    |
| Death | 4 February 1995; Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin, Virginia |
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| Name                       | Relationship             | Residence                    |
| Mrs. Evelyn G. Ferguson    | Decedent                 | Southampton County, Virginia |
| R. H. Ferguson, Jr.        | Predeceased husband      | Residence not stated         |
| Richard P. Gray            | Predeceased father       | Residence not stated         |
| Mary Rebecca Ferguson Gray | Predeceased mother       | Residence not stated         |
| Roy H. Ferguson, III       | Son, survivor            | Residence not stated         |
| Nancy F. Bodmer            | Daughter, survivor       | Woodbridge, Virginia         |
| Gail T. Ferguson           | Daughter, survivor       | San Diego, California        |
| Edith G. Forrest           | Sister, survivor         | Courtland, Virginia          |
| Two grandchildren          | Grandchildren, survivors | Residence not stated         |
| Rev. Kenneth Williams      | Funeral officiant        | Residence not stated         |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value               |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia   |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 5 February 1995     |
| Edition  | FINAL               |
| Section  | LOCAL               |
| Page     | B7                  |
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