Obituary of Vashti Jones Hawa

VASHTI J. HAWA

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - November 2, 2000 

Vashti Jones Hawa, 94, went to heaven on Oct. 31, 2000, in Richmond. 

Born in Nansemond County, she moved to Franklin as a child. She was a daughter of the late William Henry and Fannie Boyette Jones and the widow of Naim Melham ``John'' Hawa. Mrs. Hawa was a lifelong member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church and an avid gardner. 

Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth M. Hawa of Mechanicsville; two sons, William N. Hawa and his wife, Jean, of Mechanicsville and Joseph N. Hawa and his wife, Antoinette, of Virginia Beach; a brother, James A. Jones of Hampton; five grandchildren, Holly Wachsmuth, William Hawa Jr. and Susan Hawa of Mechanicsville, Tony Hawa and John Hawa of Virginia Beach; six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Marie V. Hawa. 

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Wright Funeral Home by the Rev. Lafayette Wilkins. Burial will be in Poplar Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. 

Memorials may be made to Franklin Congregational Christian Church, 412 N. High St., Franklin or St. Jude's Catholic Church, 1014 Clay St., Franklin, VA 23851. 


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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––

Vashti Jones Hawa, 94, of Richmond, died on 31 Oct 2000. She was born in Nansemond County, was the daughter of William Henry and Fannie Boyette Jones, and the widow of Naim Melham “John” Hawa.

A funeral was held on 3 Nov 2000 at Wright Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Lafayette Wilkins, with burial in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin.

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VASHTI J. HAWA

Vashti Jones Hawa, 94, went to heaven on Oct. 31, 2000, in Richmond.

Born in Nansemond County, she moved to Franklin as a child. She was a daughter of the late William Henry and Fannie Boyette Jones and the widow of Naim Melham "John" Hawa. Mrs. Hawa was a lifelong member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church and an avid gardener.

Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth M. Hawa of Mechanicsville; two sons, William N. Hawa and his wife, Jean, of Mechanicsville and Joseph N. Hawa and his wife, Antoinette, of Virginia Beach; a brother, James A. Jones of Hampton; five grandchildren, Holly Wachsmuth, William Hawa Jr. and Susan Hawa of Mechanicsville, Tony Hawa and John Hawa of Virginia Beach; six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Marie V. Hawa.

A funeral was held at 11 a.m. Friday [3 Nov 2000] in the chapel of Wright Funeral Home by the Rev. Lafayette Wilkins. Burial was in Poplar Spring Cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Franklin Congregational Christian Church, 412 N. High St., Franklin, or St. Jude's Catholic Church, 1014 Clay St., Franklin, VA 23851.

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Field | Value                              |
| Name  | Vashti Jones Hawa                  |
| Age   | 94                                 |
| Birth | 1906 (estimated); Nansemond County |
| Death | 31 Oct 2000; Richmond              |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                    | Relationship        | Residence      |
| Vashti Jones Hawa       | Decedent            | Richmond       |
| Naim Melham "John" Hawa | Spouse (deceased)   | [Not stated]   |
| William Henry Jones     | Father (deceased)   | [Not stated]   |
| Fannie Boyette Jones    | Mother (deceased)   | [Not stated]   |
| Elizabeth M. Hawa       | Daughter            | Mechanicsville |
| William N. Hawa         | Son                 | Mechanicsville |
| Jean Hawa               | Daughter-in-law     | Mechanicsville |
| Joseph N. Hawa          | Son                 | Virginia Beach |
| Antoinette Hawa         | Daughter-in-law     | Virginia Beach |
| James A. Jones          | Brother             | Hampton        |
| Marie V. Hawa           | Daughter (deceased) | [Not stated]   |
| Holly Wachsmuth         | Grandchild          | [Not stated]   |
| William Hawa Jr.        | Grandchild          | Mechanicsville |
| Susan Hawa              | Grandchild          | Mechanicsville |
| Tony Hawa               | Grandchild          | Virginia Beach |
| John Hawa               | Grandchild          | Virginia Beach |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value               |
| Location | Norfolk, VA         |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 2 Nov 2000          |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Lifelong member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church  
• Avid gardener  
• Birth name was Vashti Jones

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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