Obituary of Dr. Mary Stuart Jenkins Woodburn DR. MARY STUART JENKINS WOODBURN Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Monday, May 18, 1998 Dr. Mary Stuart Woodburn, 56, formerly of Farmville, died May 17, 1998, at her home in Chesterfield following an extensive illness. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert J. Woodburn; two sons, Robert J. II of Midlothian, Texas, and Robert Stuart of Richmond; a daughter, Tammy Lee Minnefield of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and four granddaughters. Born in Southampton County, she was the daughter of Hazel B. Jenkins and the late Stuart H. Jenkins of Courtland . Having graduated from Southampton High School, Dr. Woodburn received her B.S. degree from Madison College and M.Ed. and Ed.D. degrees from the University of Virginia. She taught in the Department of Education at Longwood College for 32 years, where she attained the rank of Professor of Education. Dr. Woodburn also directed the Reading (Literacy) Learning Center for 25 years. A national and international writer and consultant, Dr. Woodburn was a visiting professor at Dalhausie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the University of Virginia, Mary Baldwin College, Western Country University, Post College and UPN in Tegesegalpa, Honduras. She received numerous awards including a Delta Kappa Gamma Society International scholarship, Fuqua Excellence in Teaching Award and Highest Award for Achievement from the Carnegie Institute. Dr. Woodburn is listed in Who's Who in the South and Southwest and Who's Who Among Teachers in America. While in college, she was listed in Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Dr. Woodburn was an elected Virginia College Reading Education Associate and served as its president. She also served as president of Delta Kappa Gamma in Farmville for two years and received a 10-year alumni board appointment for Alpha Chapter, Sigma Sigma Sigma International. Dr. Woodburn was a member of Farmville United Methodist Church and, upon moving to Chesterfield, attended the West End Assembly of God in Richmond. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Riverside Cemetery with the Rev. John Hershman officiating. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond or to Farmville United Methodist Church. Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL Page: B8 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary ––– Dr. Mary Stuart Woodburn, 56, formerly of Farmville, died 17 May 1998 at her home in Chesterfield. She was a Professor of Education at Longwood College for 32 years and a national and international consultant. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Riverside Cemetery, with the Rev. John Hershman officiating. ––– Transcript ––– DR. MARY STUART JENKINS WOODBURN Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Monday, May 18, 1998 Dr. Mary Stuart Woodburn, 56, formerly of Farmville, died 17 May 1998 at her home in Chesterfield following an extensive illness. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert J. Woodburn; two sons, Robert J. II of Midlothian, Texas, and Robert Stuart of Richmond; a daughter, Tammy Lee Minnefield of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and four granddaughters. Born in Southampton County, she was the daughter of Hazel B. Jenkins and the late Stuart H. Jenkins of Courtland. Having graduated from Southampton High School, Dr. Woodburn received her B.S. degree from Madison College and M.Ed. and Ed.D. degrees from the University of Virginia. She taught in the Department of Education at Longwood College for 32 years, where she attained the rank of Professor of Education. Dr. Woodburn also directed the Reading (Literacy) Learning Center for 25 years. A national and international writer and consultant, Dr. Woodburn was a visiting professor at Dalhausie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the University of Virginia, Mary Baldwin College, Western Country University, Post College and UPN in Tegesegalpa, Honduras. She received numerous awards including a Delta Kappa Gamma Society International scholarship, Fuqua Excellence in Teaching Award and Highest Award for Achievement from the Carnegie Institute. Dr. Woodburn is listed in Who's Who in the South and Southwest and Who's Who Among Teachers in America. While in college, she was listed in Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Dr. Woodburn was an elected Virginia College Reading Education Associate and served as its president. She also served as president of Delta Kappa Gamma in Farmville for two years and received a 10-year alumni board appointment for Alpha Chapter, Sigma Sigma Sigma International. Dr. Woodburn was a member of Farmville United Methodist Church and, upon moving to Chesterfield, attended the West End Assembly of God in Richmond. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Riverside Cemetery with the Rev. John Hershman officiating. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond or to Farmville United Methodist Church. Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL Page: B8 ––– Vital Statistics ––– |---------------------------------------------------------| | Field | Value | |-------|-------------------------------------------------| | Name | Dr. Mary Stuart Jenkins Woodburn | | Age | 56 | | Birth | 17 May 1942; Southampton County, VA (estimated) | | Death | 17 May 1998; Chesterfield, VA | |---------------------------------------------------------| ––– Table of Relationships ––– |-------------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|---------------|------------------| | Dr. Mary Stuart Woodburn | Decedent | Chesterfield, VA | | Dr. Robert J. Woodburn | Husband | Chesterfield, VA | | Robert J. Woodburn II | Son | Midlothian, TX | | Robert Stuart Woodburn | Son | Richmond, VA | | Tammy Lee Minnefield | Daughter | Fort Wayne, IN | | Granddaughters (4) | Grandchildren | Unknown | |-------------------------------------------------------------| ––– Publication Details ––– |---------------------------------| | Field | Value | |----------|----------------------| | Location | Norfolk, VA | | Name | Virginian-Pilot, The | | Date | 18 May 1998 | | Edition | FINAL | | Section | LOCAL | | Page | B8 | |---------------------------------| ––– Other Relevant Information ––– • Dr. Mary Stuart Woodburn was a professor of Education at Longwood College for 32 years. • She received the Fuqua Excellence in Teaching Award and the Highest Award for Achievement from the Carnegie Institute. • Dr. Woodburn was a member of the Virginia College Reading Education Association and served as its president. • Memorial contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond or to Farmville United Methodist Church. • Birth name was Mary Stuart Jenkins. 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