Faith Atkinson Obituary Faith Dianne Atkinson January 1, 1945 － December 4, 2022 FRANKLIN － Faith Dianne Atkinson, 77, passed away on December 4, 2022 in her home with family by her side. Faith was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on January 1, 1945, to Lois M. and Horace W. Lovelace. She grew up in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Montgomery High School and Lock Haven State Teacher‚Äôs College, later receiving her master‚Äôs degree in education from Old Dominion University. Faith spent almost 50 years in education, the last 37 years in the Franklin City Public Schools. She was a long-time devoted and active member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 48 years, William R. Atkinson III; sons John Hinkle of Franklin, Virginia, and Woody Atkinson (Michelle) of Wake Forest, North Carolina; grandchildren John Hinkle (Taylor), Ashten Putnam (Dalton), Braden Atkinson, and Canen Atkinson; great-grandson Ronan Hinkle; and sister Cindy Harris (Gary) of Doylestown, Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by her parents; a daughter, Dawn Arlee Hinkle; and brothers Lynn and Russell Lovelace. Faith‚Äôs family expresses special thanks to Faith‚Äôs sister, Cindy Harris, her sister-in-law, Pat Cobb, and her niece, Ashley Atkinson, for their care, comfort and kindness given to her. The family is extremely grateful to Faith‚Äôs nurses and aide at Sentara Hospice Care for their outstanding and loving care, for their knowledge and commitment to her. Visitation will be held at Wright Funeral Home on Friday, December 9th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 10th at Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. and the Rev. Lafayette T. Wilkins, Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Franklin Congregational Christian Church, 412 N. High Street, Franklin, VA 23851, or to the Franklin City Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 634, Franklin, VA 23851. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Faith-Atkinson 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/faith-atkinson-obituary?id=38306684 3) $ https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/*\.* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Faith Dianne Atkinson, 77, passed away on 4 December 2022. Born on 1 January 1945, she spent 50 years in education and was a devoted member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Visitation was held on 9 December 2022, followed by a memorial service on 10 December 2022 at Wright Funeral Home. ### The Edited Obituary Faith Dianne Atkinson 1 January 1945 - 4 December 2022 FRANKLIN - Faith Dianne Atkinson, 77, passed away on 4 December 2022 in her home with family by her side. Faith was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on 1 January 1945, to Lois M. and Horace W. Lovelace. She grew up in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Montgomery High School and Lock Haven State Teachers College, later receiving her master's degree in education from Old Dominion University. Faith spent almost 50 years in education, the last 37 years in the Franklin City Public Schools. She was a long-time devoted and active member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 48 years, William R. Atkinson III; sons John Hinkle of Franklin, Virginia, and Woody Atkinson (Michelle) of Wake Forest, North Carolina; grandchildren John Hinkle (Taylor), Ashten Putnam (Dalton), Braden Atkinson, and Canen Atkinson; great-grandson Ronan Hinkle; and sister Cindy Harris (Gary) of Doylestown, Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by her parents; a daughter, Dawn Arlee Hinkle; and brothers Lynn and Russell Lovelace. Faith's family expresses special thanks to Faith's sister, Cindy Harris, her sister-in-law, Pat Cobb, and her niece, Ashley Atkinson, for their care, comfort, and kindness given to her. The family is extremely grateful to Faith's nurses and aide at Sentara Hospice Care for their outstanding and loving care, for their knowledge and commitment to her. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Faith Dianne Atkinson | |---------|--------------------------------------------| | Age | 77 years | | Birth | 1 January 1945; Williamsport, Pennsylvania | | Death | 4 December 2022; Franklin, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|---------------------|-----------------------------| | Faith Dianne Atkinson | Decedent | Franklin, Virginia | | William R. Atkinson III | Spouse | --- | | John Hinkle | Child | Franklin, Virginia | | Woody Atkinson | Child | Wake Forest, North Carolina | | John Hinkle | Grandchild | --- | | Ashten Putnam | Grandchild | --- | | Braden Atkinson | Grandchild | --- | | Canen Atkinson | Grandchild | --- | | Ronan Hinkle | Great-Grandchild | --- | | Cindy Harris | Sibling | Doylestown, Pennsylvania | | Dawn Arlee Hinkle | Predeceased Child | --- | | Lynn Lovelace | Predeceased Sibling | --- | | Russell Lovelace | Predeceased Sibling | --- | | Lois M. Lovelace | Predeceased Parent | --- | | Horace W. Lovelace | Predeceased Parent | --- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Faith Atkinson spent almost 50 years in education, the last 37 years in the Franklin City Public Schools. 2. Faith Atkinson was a long-time devoted and active member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church. 3. Faith Atkinson received her master's degree in education from Old Dominion University. 4. Faith Atkinson graduated from Montgomery High School and Lock Haven State Teachers College.