Virgie Duke Obituary Virgie J. Duke May 7, 1922 － December 1, 2015 Walters- Virgie Joyner Duke, 93, passed away December 1, 2015. Mrs. Duke was born in Southampton County and was a longtime resident of Walters. She was a daughter of the late W. W. and Dana Carr and was also predeceased by her husband, Elisha Willard Duke and a sister, Ola Mae Carr. Mrs. Duke was a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church for 74 years where she was a former Sunday School Teacher, Deaconess and founder of the Golden Age Club. In later years she attended Franklin Congregational Christian Church. She was an avid horse woman who loved to ride her horses in local parades and enjoyed fishing, reading and gardening. After graduating from Carrsville High School, she worked at Jones-Hayes Department Store in Franklin until she married in 1946. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Wendy D. Stephenson (Donnie) and Penny C. Duke all of Walters, two grandchildren, Dana Roderick (Anthony) of Walters and Leslie W. Cradic (Jason) of Elizabethtown, PA, and one great grandson, Wyatt Duke Roderick. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM Friday, December 4, 2015 at Mt. Carmel Christian Church Cemetery with the Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Diamonds in the Rough Equine Rescue, 91251 Bobwhite Rd. Windsor, VA 23487 or Franklin Congregational Christian Church. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/3510786 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dailypress/name/virgie-duke-obituary?id=21604810 3) https://www.dailypress.com/obituaries/Virgie-J-Duke/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Virgie J. Duke, born 7 May 1922, passed away 1 December 2015. She was a longtime resident of Walters, a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church, and enjoyed horse riding, fishing, reading, and gardening. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A graveside service was held at Mt. Carmel Christian Church Cemetery. ### The Edited Obituary Virgie J. Duke 7 May 1922 - 1 December 2015 Walters - Virgie Joyner Duke, 93, passed away 1 December 2015. Mrs. Duke was born in Southampton County and was a longtime resident of Walters. She was a daughter of the late W.W. and Dana Carr and was also predeceased by her husband, Elisha Willard Duke, and a sister, Ola Mae Carr. Mrs. Duke was a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church for 74 years where she was a former Sunday School Teacher, Deaconess, and founder of the Golden Age Club. In later years she attended Franklin Congregational Christian Church. She was an avid horsewoman who loved to ride her horses in local parades and enjoyed fishing, reading, and gardening. After graduating from Carrsville High School, she worked at Jones-Hayes Department Store in Franklin until she married in 1946. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Wendy D. Stephenson (Donnie) and Penny C. Duke, all of Walters, two grandchildren, Dana Roderick (Anthony) of Walters and Leslie W. Cradic (Jason) of Elizabethtown, PA, and one great-grandson, Wyatt Duke Roderick. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Virgie J. Duke | |---------|----------------------------------| | Age | 93 years | | Birth | 7 May 1922; Southampton County | | Death | 1 December 2015; Walters | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------------|--------------------------------| | Virgie J. Duke | Decedent | Walters, Virginia | | Elisha Willard Duke | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | W.W. Carr | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Dana Carr | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Ola Mae Carr | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Wendy D. Stephenson | Child | Walters, Virginia | | Penny C. Duke | Child | Walters, Virginia | | Dana Roderick | Grandchild | Walters, Virginia | | Leslie W. Cradic | Grandchild | Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania | | Wyatt Duke Roderick | Great-Grandson | -- | | Donnie Stephenson | Spouse of Child | -- | | Anthony Roderick | Spouse of Grandchild | -- | | Jason Cradic | Spouse of Grandchild | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Virgie Joyner Duke was a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church for 74 years. 2. She was a former Sunday School Teacher and Deaconess at Mt. Carmel Christian Church. 3. Mrs. Duke founded the Golden Age Club at Mt. Carmel Christian Church. 4. In later years, she attended Franklin Congregational Christian Church. 5. Virgie Duke was an avid horsewoman who loved to ride her horses in local parades. 6. She enjoyed fishing, reading, and gardening. 7. After graduating from Carrsville High School, Mrs. Duke worked at Jones-Hayes Department Store in Franklin until she married in 1946.