** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Virginia Moore Byrum, age 92, died on 21 October 2015 in Edenton, NC. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and community member known for her service and dedication to family and local organizations. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** A memorial service was held on 25 October 2015. A private burial took place at Beaver Hill Cemetery in Edenton, NC. **Transcript of the Edited Obituary** Virginia Wright Moore Birth: 12 January 1923 Death: 21 October 2015 Beverly Moore Harrell. EDENTON Virginia Moore Byrum, age 92, a native of Edenton, NC, died Wednesday, 21 October 2015. She was the daughter of the late Sidney Lee Moore and Pearl Perry Moore, and the wife of the late Thomas Campbell Byrum, Jr. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister. She was a homemaker, loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her family. A faithful member of the Edenton Baptist Church, the Bethany Sunday School Class, and the Mary Powell Circle, she was a charter member of the Garden of Eden Club and a charter member and past president of the Colonial Investment Club. She was a former Area IV Director of the North Carolina Division of the American Cancer Society for 11 years, serving 14 counties in the northeastern part of the state. The Reach to Recovery Program, organized in the Area IV hospitals by Mrs. Byrum, was an area in which she played a very active role. Employed by the Chowan Hospital Gift Shop as assistant manager, she was known to many as "Miss Virginia," serving there for 10 years and retiring in 2007. She was admired and loved by many and known as a true and loving friend. Survivors include daughter Patricia Byrum McCotter and husband Ken of New Bern; son Thomas Campbell Byrum III and wife Ann of Edenton; four grandchildren Catherine Jackson and husband Mike of Edenton, Ginny Hevener and husband Skip of Franklinton, Trish Vandersea and husband Kevin of Cary, and Steven Byrum of Edenton; and nine great-grandchildren Elizabeth and Alex Jackson of Edenton, Thomas and Sarah Hevener of Franklinton, Tucker and Chase Vandersea of Cary, and Vincent, Savannah, and Donald Byrum of Edenton. A memorial service will be held Sunday, 25 October at 2:00 p.m. in the Edenton Baptist Church and will be officiated by the Reverend David Brooks. A private burial at Beaver Hill Cemetery with family members will precede the service. Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, is assisting with arrangements. The family will receive friends at the home of Cam and Ann Byrum, 245 Country Club Drive, Edenton. Memorials may be made to the Edenton Baptist Church, 200 South Granville Street, Edenton NC 27932 or charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com. Virginia M. Byrum. Raleigh, North Carolina The News and Observer 24 October 2015 Page A17 Obituary for Virginia Moore Byrum ------------------------------------- [Birth: 12 January 1923 - Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, USA] [Death: 21 October 2015 - Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, USA] ** Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Virginia Moore Byrum | |---------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 92 years | | Birth | 12 January 1923; Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, USA | | Death | 21 October 2015; Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, USA | ** Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |---------------------------------|---------------------------------------|----------------------------------------| | Virginia Moore Byrum | Decedent | Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina | | Sidney Lee Moore | Father (predeceased) | Unknown | | Pearl Perry Moore | Mother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Thomas Campbell Byrum Jr. | Husband (predeceased) | Unknown | | Patricia Byrum McCotter | Daughter | New Bern, North Carolina | | Ken McCotter | Son-in-law | New Bern, North Carolina | | Thomas Campbell Byrum III | Son | Edenton, North Carolina | | Ann Byrum | Daughter-in-law | Edenton, North Carolina | | Catherine Jackson | Granddaughter | Edenton, North Carolina | | Mike Jackson | Grandson-in-law | Edenton, North Carolina | | Ginny Hevener | Granddaughter | Franklinton, North Carolina | | Skip Hevener | Grandson-in-law | Franklinton, North Carolina | | Trish Vandersea | Granddaughter | Cary, North Carolina | | Kevin Vandersea | Grandson-in-law | Cary, North Carolina | | Steven Byrum | Grandson | Edenton, North Carolina | | Elizabeth Jackson | Great-granddaughter | Edenton, North Carolina | | Alex Jackson | Great-grandson | Edenton, North Carolina | | Thomas Hevener | Great-grandson | Franklinton, North Carolina | | Sarah Hevener | Great-granddaughter | Franklinton, North Carolina | | Tucker Vandersea | Great-grandson | Cary, North Carolina | | Chase Vandersea | Great-grandson | Cary, North Carolina | | Vincent Byrum | Great-grandson | Edenton, North Carolina | | Savannah Byrum | Great-granddaughter | Edenton, North Carolina | | Donald Byrum | Great-grandson | Edenton, North Carolina | ** Publication Details** | Detail | Information | |---------------------------------|-----------------------| | Publication Date | 24 October 2015 | | Published In | The News and Observer | ** Other Relevant Information** Virginia Moore Byrum was actively involved in community service through local organizations such as the American Cancer Society and various church groups. She worked at Chowan Hospital Gift Shop for ten years before retiring in 2007.