## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Violet Rose Barton, 89, of Windsor, died on 20 Jun 2001 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Suffolk, widow of Walter E. Barton Sr., and daughter of Carlos F. Rose and Lillie Powell Rose. She retired from Planters after 28 years of service.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

The funeral was held on 23 Jun 2001 at 2 p.m. in Hill Funeral Home with Rev. David L. Johnson Sr. and her grandson, Phillip E. Barton, officiating. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

## Transcript

Violet Louise Rose

21 January 1912 - 20 June 2001  
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Violet R. Barton  

Violet Rose Barton, 89, of Windsor, died Wednesday, 20 June 2001 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. A native of Suffolk, she was the widow of Walter E. Barton Sr., and a daughter of the late Carlos F. Rose and Lillie Powell Rose.  

She was predeceased by three sisters, Daisy R. Salmon, Pansy R. Burns, and Marguerite R. Smith. She had retired from the Personnel Department at Planters after 28 years of service.  

She was a member of Windsor Baptist Church, its Class No. 3, formerly the L.T. Hall Bible Class. She was formerly a member of the Women's Missionary Union and the Women's Christian Temperance, Sedley Chapter.  

Survivors include a daughter, Nancy B. Harvell of Suffolk; a son and daughter in law, Walter E. Barton Jr. and Phyllis H. Barton of Sedley; a granddaughter, Nancy Anne B. Alstatt, and her husband, Jason W. Altstatt, of Sedley; a grandson, Phillip E. Barton of Sedley; two great grandchildren, Tyler W. Altstatt and Jillian Rose Altstatt of Sedley; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday 23 June 2001 in Hill Funeral Home with Rev. David L. Johnson Sr., and her grandson, Phillip E. Barton, officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Friends may join the family from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday 22 June 2001 in the funeral home, and at other times at the residence of Walter E. Barton Jr., 18144 Rosemont Rd., Sedley. Memorial may be made to the Windsor Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 498, Windsor, Va. 23487.

Hill Funeral Home is serving the family.

Suffolk, Virginia  
Suffolk News-Herald  
21 June 2001  
Page 5  
Obituary for Violet R. Barton  

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Birth: 21 January 1912 - Virginia, USA  
Death: 20 June 2001 - Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Field   | Information                                 |
|---------|---------------------------------------------|
| Name    | Violet Rose Barton                          |
| Age     | 89 years                                    |
| Birth   | 21 January 1912; Virginia, USA              |
| Death   | 20 June 2001; Southampton Memorial Hospital |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                   | Relationship                  | Residence |
|------------------------|-------------------------------|-----------|
| Violet Rose Barton     | Decedent                      | Windsor   |
| Walter E. Barton Sr.   | Husband (deceased)            | Unknown   |
| Carlos F. Rose         | Father (deceased)             | Unknown   |
| Lillie Powell Rose     | Mother (deceased)             | Unknown   |
| Daisy R. Salmon        | Sister (deceased)             | Unknown   |
| Pansy R. Burns         | Sister (deceased)             | Unknown   |
| Marguerite R. Smith    | Sister (deceased)             | Unknown   |
| Nancy B. Harvell       | Daughter                      | Suffolk   |
| Walter E. Barton Jr.   | Son                           | Sedley    |
| Phyllis H. Barton      | Daughter-in-law               | Sedley    |
| Nancy Anne B. Alstatt  | Granddaughter                 | Sedley    |
| Jason W. Altstatt      | Grandson-in-law               | Sedley    |
| Phillip E. Barton      | Grandson                      | Sedley    |
| Tyler W. Altstatt      | Great-grandchild              | Sedley    |
| Jillian Rose Altstatt  | Great-grandchild              | Sedley    |
## Publication Details

| Field               | Information         |
|---------------------|---------------------|
| Newspaper Name      | Suffolk News-Herald |
| Publication Date    | 21 June 2001        |
| Page Number         | 5                   |
## Other Relevant Information

Violet Rose Barton was a member of Windsor Baptist Church, its Class No. 3, formerly the L.T. Hall Bible Class. She was formerly a member of the Women's Missionary Union and the Women's Christian Temperance, Sedley Chapter. She retired from the Personnel Department at Planters after 28 years of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Windsor Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 498, Windsor, Va. 23487. Hill Funeral Home is serving the family.