Obituary of Virginia Drake O'Berry

VIRGINIA DRAKE O'BERRY

Virginia Drake O'Berry, 90, died March 11, 2000. 

She was born in Southampton County, a daughter of the late William M. and Rosa Drake. She was the widow of Will O'Berry and a member of Barnes United Methodist Church. Mrs. O'Berry was a dedicated caregiver for her family, and had a passion for flowers that gave pleasure to everyone. 
Surviving are a son, Harold T. Drake and his wife, Carolyn; a brother, Willie T. Drake and his wife, Adele, all of Newsoms; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Lonie Williams, Lucy Carter, Lena Worrell, Cosey Gray and Willa Story. 
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday by the Rev. Charles Langley. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Wright Funeral Home, Boykins. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Barnes United Methodist Church, Statesville Road, Newsoms, VA 23874, or to Boykins Rescue Squad, 18206 Virginia Ave., Boykins. 
Source:† VP† (Sunday, March 12, 2000)†† B7


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Virginia Drake O'Berry died 11 Mar 2000. She was born in Southampton County to William M. Drake and Rosa Drake, was the widow of Will O'Berry, and was a member of Barnes United Methodist Church. Survivors included her son Harold T. Drake and brother Willie T. Drake.

A graveside service was conducted at 11 a.m. Monday 13 Mar 2000 by the Rev. Charles Langley.

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VIRGINIA DRAKE O'BERRY

Virginia Drake O'Berry, 90, died March 11, 2000.

She was born in Southampton County, a daughter of the late William M. and Rosa Drake. She was the widow of Will O'Berry and a member of Barnes United Methodist Church. Mrs. O'Berry was a dedicated caregiver for her family, and had a passion for flowers that gave pleasure to everyone.

Surviving are a son, Harold T. Drake and his wife, Carolyn; a brother, Willie T. Drake and his wife, Adele, all of Newsoms; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Lonie Williams, Lucy Carter, Lena Worrell, Cosey Gray and Willa Story.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday [13 March 2000] by the Rev. Charles Langley. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today [12 March 2000] at Wright Funeral Home, Boykins. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Barnes United Methodist Church, Statesville Road, Newsoms, VA 23874, or to Boykins Rescue Squad, 18206 Virginia Ave., Boykins.

Source:† VP† (Sunday, March 12, 2000)†† B7

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Name  | Virginia Drake O'Berry               |
| Age   | 90                                   |
| Birth | 1910 (estimated); Southampton County |
| Death | 11 March 2000                        |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                   | Relationship          | Residence |
| Virginia Drake O'Berry | Decedent              | Unknown   |
| William M. Drake       | Father                | Unknown   |
| Rosa Drake             | Mother                | Unknown   |
| Will O'Berry           | Husband (predeceased) | Unknown   |
| Harold T. Drake        | Son                   | Newsoms   |
| Carolyn Drake          | Daughter-in-law       | Newsoms   |
| Willie T. Drake        | Brother               | Newsoms   |
| Adele Drake            | Sister-in-law         | Newsoms   |
| Lonie Williams         | Sister (predeceased)  | Unknown   |
| Lucy Carter            | Sister (predeceased)  | Unknown   |
| Lena Worrell           | Sister (predeceased)  | Unknown   |
| Cosey Gray             | Sister (predeceased)  | Unknown   |
| Willa Story            | Sister (predeceased)  | Unknown   |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value         |
| Location | Unknown       |
| Name     | VP            |
| Date     | 12 March 2000 |
| Section  | B             |
| Page     | 7             |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Member of Barnes United Methodist Church
• Dedicated caregiver for her family
• Had a passion for flowers
• Birth name was Virginia Drake


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

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