Sussex-Augusta County-Newport News Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Hargrave, Helen R. Furr, 2011 

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HELEN REGINA FURR HARGRAVE 

  HAMPTON - Helen Regina Furr Hargrave passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, 
Oct. 4, 2011, at the age of 86, in St Mary's Hospital in Richmond, Va., 
surrounded by her loving family.

  She was a resident of the Peninsula for more than 60 years and had moved 
to Richmond in 2009 to live with her daughter, Sharon Cole.

  Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar G. Furr Sr. and Ethel 
Bradley Furr; her loving husband of 54 years, Joseph Marvin Hargrave; her 
brother, Oscar G. Furr Jr.; and sister, Rebecca Breeden.

  She is survived by sisters, Elizabeth Fleming of Pine Knoll Shores, N.C., 
and Mary Alice Breeden of Fishersville, Va.  She is also survived by her 
four cherished and devoted daughters, Phyllis Barfield (Bob) of Smithfield, 
Sharon Cole of Richmond, Debbie Woodward (Michael) and Lynn Kirkland (Bill) 
both of Hampton; four grandchildren, Corry Cole (Claudia) of Rocky Mount, 
N.C., Michael Barfield (Carrie) of Grafton, John Jones (Carmen) of Chesapeake 
and Sara Kirkland of Hampton; five great-grandchildren, Gibson and Alex Cole, 
Dylan Barfield, Jackson Jones and Amanda Cartwright; and many nieces and 
nephews.  Her daughters were her most treasured gifts along with her 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

  Helen retired from the US Postal Service in Hampton after 21 years of 
service. She was a longtime member of Ivy Memorial Baptist Church in Hampton. 
She had a compassionate, care-giving nature for her family and many friends. 
Her favorite hobbies were morning walks, bird watching, gardening and caring 
for her many pets over the years.

  A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in the R. 
Hayden Smith Funeral Home chapel, Hampton with the Rev. Mr. Robert B. Giovenco 
officiating.  Interment will be at the United Methodist Church cemetery in 
Wakefield, Va.

  The family would like to thank the very special staff of CVICU at St. Mary's 
Hospital for their compassion and excellent care of their mother.

  Memorials may be made to your local SPCA.


Helen Regina (FURR; Mrs. J. Marvin) HARGRAVE, retired from USPS, Hampton, 
b. 4 Aug 1925, Staunton, d. 4 Oct 2011, Richmond, 
interred in Wakefield Cemetery*, 8 Oct 2011, 
"The Daily Press" (Newport News, VA), Oct. 7&8, 2011 

*Wakefield list, an extension of 
   the Southampton County Historical Society {SCHS} Cemetery Project: 
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/sussex/cemeteries/wakefd.txt 

Her husband's obit ("Daily Press," Dec. 30, 1996, p. 11) is posted at: 
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/sussex/obits/h626m3ob.txt 

Her father & brother are buried in Signal Hill Memorial Park, Hanover Co. 
   (Find a Grave Mem. #32474631) 

Her mother is buried in Mt. Vernon Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 
   Stuart's Draft, Augusta Co.  (Find a Grave Mem. #20824189) 


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