Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Dabney, Lena VanArkadie April 1, 2003
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Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Friday, April 4, 2003 
Lena VanArkadie Dabney , 83, of the 300 block of Maple Shore Drive, died April
1, 2003 in her home.

Born July 18, 1919 in Norfolk, Mrs. Dabney retired as a teacher of English from
Norfolk Public Schools after more than 40 years. She was a lifelong, faithful
member of Grace Episcopal Church. She was an emeritus member of Norfok Chapter,
Chums, Incorporated and a life member of the National Education Association. She
was the widow of William N. Dabney .

Known affectionately as ``Aunt Van'' to hundreds of former students, she shared
her vast knowledge and abundant artistic talent far beyond the classroom. She
had served on the boards of The Jamestown Cross, Chesapeake Library System and
Chesapeake Civic Chorus.

She is survived by her niece, Sylvia A. Stephenson of Chesapeake; a special
cousin, Catherine Wilson of Norfolk; and a number of other cousins, friends and
extended family.

A funeral will be held at noon Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church by Fr. Harold
J. Cobb. The Chums memorial service will be held at the church one hour prior to
the funeral. Viewing at Hale Funeral Home will be today from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Grace
Episcopal Church. 

Additional Comments:
Calvary Cemetery

DABNEY, LENA V 95 Section 23, Block 23A, Lot 14, Space N 83 04/05/2003

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