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Obituary of Miriam Maitland Francis

MIRIIAM MAITLAND FRANCIS

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - January 17, 2006

CAPRON - Miriam Maitland Francis, 80, died Jan. 16, 2006.

A native of Greensboro, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Robert
S. and Grace Solomon Maitland and was the former secretary of the
Virginia Peanut Growers Association and the late Sen. William V.

Rawlings. Mrs. Francis also served for 52 years as the clerk for the
town of Capron. She was a member of the Franklin Chapter of the Order
of the Eastern Star, Capron Volunteer Fire and Rescue Women's
Auxiliary and former secretary of the Southampton County Democratic
Committee. She was a member of Capron United Methodist Church and the
United Methodist Women.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Vernie W. Francis Sr.; two
sons, Vernie W. Francis Jr. and his wife, Esther, of Courtland and J.

Clay Francis and his wife, Maryanne, of Edinburg, Va.; five
grandchildren, Angie F. Floyd and her husband, Chip, of Chesapeake,
Vernie W. Francis III of Capron, Joshua L. Francis of
Charlottesville, John B. Barksdale of Courtland and Lindsey G.

Francis of Richmond; and special caregivers, Cynthia Engram and Mamie
Harris. Mrs. Francis was predeceased by a brother, Robert S. Maitland
Jr.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Capron
Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Smith and the Rev. Chad Brady officiating.

The family will receive friends at the residence at 23165 Main St.

and suggests memorials be made to Capron UMC, c/o Mrs. Kay Pope,
16208 Old Belfield Road, Capron, VA 23829 or Capron Fire and Rescue,
P.O. Box 128, Capron VA 23829. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is in
charge of arrangements.

Edition: VP - The Virginian-Pilot
Section: Local
Page: B8




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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––

Miriam Maitland Francis, of Capron, Virginia, died on 16 Jan 2006 at age 80, leaving a husband, sons, grandchildren, and a legacy of civic, church, and political service.

A graveside service for Miriam Maitland Francis was held on 19 Jan 2006 at Capron Cemetery, Capron, Virginia, officiated by the Rev. Jim Smith and the Rev. Chad Brady.

––– Transcript –––

MIRIIAM MAITLAND FRANCIS

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - January 17, 2006

CAPRON - Miriam Maitland Francis, 80, died Jan. 16, 2006.

A native of Greensboro, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Robert
S. and Grace Solomon Maitland and was the former secretary of the
Virginia Peanut Growers Association and the late Sen. William V.

Rawlings. Mrs. Francis also served for 52 years as the clerk for the
town of Capron. She was a member of the Franklin Chapter of the Order
of the Eastern Star, Capron Volunteer Fire and Rescue Women's
Auxiliary and former secretary of the Southampton County Democratic
Committee. She was a member of Capron United Methodist Church and the
United Methodist Women.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Vernie W. Francis Sr.; two
sons, Vernie W. Francis Jr. and his wife, Esther, of Courtland and J.

Clay Francis and his wife, Maryanne, of Edinburg, Va.; five
grandchildren, Angie F. Floyd and her husband, Chip, of Chesapeake,
Vernie W. Francis III of Capron, Joshua L. Francis of
Charlottesville, John B. Barksdale of Courtland and Lindsey G.

Francis of Richmond; and special caregivers, Cynthia Engram and Mamie
Harris. Mrs. Francis was predeceased by a brother, Robert S. Maitland
Jr.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Capron
Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Smith and the Rev. Chad Brady officiating.

The family will receive friends at the residence at 23165 Main St.

and suggests memorials be made to Capron UMC, c/o Mrs. Kay Pope,
16208 Old Belfield Road, Capron, VA 23829 or Capron Fire and Rescue,
P.O. Box 128, Capron VA 23829. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is in
charge of arrangements.

Edition: VP - The Virginian-Pilot
Section: Local
Page: B8

––– Vital Statistics –––

|----------------------------------------------|
| Name  | Miriam Maitland Francis              |
| Age   | 80 years                             |
| Birth | 1925 (estimated); [location unknown] |
| Death | 16 January 2006; Capron, Virginia    |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                    | Relationship                         | Residence                 |
|-------------------------|--------------------------------------|---------------------------|
| Miriam Maitland Francis | Decedent                             | Capron, Virginia          |
| Vernie W. Francis Sr.   | Husband                              | [Residence not stated]    |
| Robert S. Maitland      | Father (deceased)                    | [Residence not stated]    |
| Grace Solomon Maitland  | Mother (deceased)                    | [Residence not stated]    |
| Vernie W. Francis Jr.   | Son                                  | Courtland, Virginia       |
| Esther Francis          | Daughter-in-law (wife of Vernie Jr.) | Courtland, Virginia       |
| J. Clay Francis         | Son                                  | Edinburg, Virginia        |
| Maryanne Francis        | Daughter-in-law (wife of J. Clay)    | Edinburg, Virginia        |
| Angie F. Floyd          | Granddaughter                        | Chesapeake, Virginia      |
| Chip Floyd              | Granddaughter's husband              | Chesapeake, Virginia      |
| Vernie W. Francis III   | Grandson                             | Capron, Virginia          |
| Joshua L. Francis       | Grandson                             | Charlottesville, Virginia |
| John B. Barksdale       | Grandson                             | Courtland, Virginia       |
| Lindsey G. Francis      | Granddaughter                        | Richmond, Virginia        |
| Cynthia Engram          | Special caregiver                    | [Residence not stated]    |
| Mamie Harris            | Special caregiver                    | [Residence not stated]    |
| Robert S. Maitland Jr.  | Brother (predeceased)                | [Residence not stated]    |
| William V. Rawlings     | Former employer (state senator)      | [Residence not stated]    |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                    |
|----------|--------------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia        |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot      |
| Date     | 17 January 2006          |
| Edition  | VP - The Virginian-Pilot |
| Section  | Local                    |
| Page     | B8                       |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Native of Greensboro, North Carolina  
• Former secretary of the Virginia Peanut Growers Association  
• Former secretary to Sen. William V. Rawlings  
• Served 52 years as clerk for the town of Capron  
• Member of Franklin Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star  
• Member of Capron Volunteer Fire and Rescue Women's Auxiliary  
• Former secretary of the Southampton County Democratic Committee  
• Member of Capron United Methodist Church  
• Member of United Methodist Women  
• Birth name was Miriam Maitland
		
[See also:
www.findagrave.com/memorial/52923594/miriam-francis
http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/southampton/cemeteries/capron.txt
www.findagrave.com/cemetery/49686/val=capron-cemetery&length=15
]


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Formattinng and references by the Southampton Transcription Project]

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