Virginia Wrenn Obituary Virginia Temple Wrenn June 22, 1923 - January 15, 2020 Franklin - It is with sadness that the family of Virginia Temple Wrenn wishes to announce her passing on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. She died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 96. Virginia is a native of Brunswick County, Virginia born on June 22, 1923 to Edmund Roderick Temple and Annie Tanner Temple. After marrying Clinton Forest Wrenn they moved to Franklin to start Wrenn Logging. Here they lived for the remainder of their lives. Virginia was a member of the High Street United Methodist Church and a Secretary of the Methodist Women s Circle. She worked tirelessly raising her children and subsequently grandchildren setting an example as a disciplined, loving and principled person. She demonstrated to us the importance of hard work, the significance of attention to detail, the value of a simple life, the joy and peace found through nature and most importantly the freedom and self-worth gained through education. She spent most of her days in her garden which provided enormous joy and pride. She loved the unexpected discoveries she happened upon while exploring antique stores. She was a member of the Jamestown Society which reflected her love of history and pride of being a Virginian. She was a patron of the Library of Congress in an effort to support the preservation of our country s history and literature. She was preceded in death by her husband Clinton Forest Wrenn and her siblings Edward Randolph Temple, James Edmund Temple MD, Pattie Mildred Temple and Miriam A. Brooks. She is survived by her children Vashti Wrenn Day and Winston Forest Wrenn; her grandchildren Kelly Day Jernigan and Temple Vashti Day MD; her great grandchildren Virginia Temple Jernigan, Elizabeth Potter Dy, Hayden Rice Jernigan and Camille Anne Jernigan; and many loved and respected nieces and nephews The family wishes to extend our gratitude to the staff of the Village at Woods Edge Memory Unit for their steadfast care and concern for Virginia. We are eternally grateful to Mrs. Carolyn Cross for her tireless care and for being Virginia s best friend. To Dylon Lankford we thank you on behalf of Virginia for your loyal and devoted friendship and for your shared love of music. Visitation will be held at High Street United Methodist Church at 11:00 AM Monday, January 20, 2020, followed by funeral services at 1 PM. Graveside service will follow at Poplar Springs Cemetery. Those who desire may make a memorial donation to the High Street United Methodist Church in her honor. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Published by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Jan. 17, 2020. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Virginia-Wrenn 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/virginia-wrenn-obituary?pid195076873 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Virginia Temple Wrenn, a native of Brunswick County, Virginia, passed away on 15 January 2020 at the age of 96. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, known for her love of gardening and history. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband and siblings. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Visitation was held at High Street United Methodist Church on 20 January 2020, followed by funeral services. Virginia was laid to rest at Poplar Springs Cemetery. ### The Edited Obituary Virginia Temple Wrenn 22 June 1923 - 15 January 2020 Franklin - It is with sadness that the family of Virginia Temple Wrenn wishes to announce her passing on Wednesday, 15 January 2020. She died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 96. Virginia is a native of Brunswick County, Virginia, born on 22 June 1923 to Edmund Roderick Temple and Annie Tanner Temple. After marrying Clinton Forest Wrenn, they moved to Franklin to start Wrenn Logging. Here they lived for the remainder of their lives. Virginia was a member of the High Street United Methodist Church and a secretary of the Methodist Women's Circle. She worked tirelessly raising her children and subsequently grandchildren, setting an example as a disciplined, loving, and principled person. She demonstrated to us the importance of hard work, the significance of attention to detail, the value of a simple life, the joy and peace found through nature, and most importantly, the freedom and self-worth gained through education. She spent most of her days in her garden, which provided enormous joy and pride. She loved the unexpected discoveries she happened upon while exploring antique stores. She was a member of the Jamestown Society, which reflected her love of history and pride of being a Virginian. She was a patron of the Library of Congress in an effort to support the preservation of our country’s history and literature. She was preceded in death by her husband Clinton Forest Wrenn and her siblings Edward Randolph Temple, James Edmund Temple MD, Pattie Mildred Temple, and Miriam A. Brooks. She is survived by her children Vashti Wrenn Day and Winston Forest Wrenn; her grandchildren Kelly Day Jernigan and Temple Vashti Day MD; her great-grandchildren Virginia Temple Jernigan, Elizabeth Potter Dy, Hayden Rice Jernigan, and Camille Anne Jernigan; and many loved and respected nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend our gratitude to the staff of the Village at Woods Edge Memory Unit for their steadfast care and concern for Virginia. We are eternally grateful to Mrs. Carolyn Cross for her tireless care and for being Virginia’s best friend. To Dylon Lankford, we thank you on behalf of Virginia for your loyal and devoted friendship and for your shared love of music. Visitation will be held at High Street United Methodist Church at 11:00 AM on Monday, 20 January 2020, followed by funeral services at 1:00 PM. Graveside service will follow at Poplar Springs Cemetery. Those who desire may make a memorial donation to the High Street United Methodist Church in her honor. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Published by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin on 17 January 2020. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Virginia Temple Wrenn | |---------|------------------------------------------| | Age | 96 years | | Birth | 22 June 1923; Brunswick County, Virginia | | Death | 15 January 2020; Franklin, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------| | Virginia Temple Wrenn | Decedent | Franklin, Virginia | | Clinton Forest Wrenn | Spouse | -- | | Edmund Roderick Temple | Parent | -- | | Annie Tanner Temple | Parent | -- | | Vashti Wrenn Day | Child | -- | | Winston Forest Wrenn | Child | -- | | Kelly Day Jernigan | Grandchild | -- | | Temple Vashti Day MD | Grandchild | -- | | Edward Randolph Temple | Sibling | -- | | James Edmund Temple MD | Sibling | -- | | Pattie Mildred Temple | Sibling | -- | | Miriam A. Brooks | Sibling | -- | | Carolyn Cross | Friend | -- | | Dylon Lankford | Friend | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Virginia Temple Wrenn was born on 22 June 1923 in Brunswick County, Virginia. 2. She was a member of the High Street United Methodist Church and served as Secretary of the Methodist Women's Circle. 3. Virginia was a passionate gardener and enjoyed exploring antique stores. 4. She was a member of the Jamestown Society, reflecting her love of history and pride in being a Virginian. 5. Virginia was a patron of the Library of Congress, supporting the preservation of the country’s history and literature.