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Virginia Lee SLOSSON

Virginia Lee SLOSSON

Female 1939 - 2017  (78 years)

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  1. 1.  Virginia Lee SLOSSONVirginia Lee SLOSSON was born on 05 Apr 1939 in Waynesboro, Virginia (daughter of William F. SLOSSON and Grace Aileen WRIGHT); died on 17 Apr 2017 in Waynesboro, Waynesboro Co., Virginia; was buried in Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta Co., Virginia.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1940, Living with parents in Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia
    • Census: 1950, Living with parents in Rockfish, Nelson Co., Virginia

    Notes:

    Name:
    Virginia Lee Slosson Higgs of Waynesboro passed away at her home on Monday, April 17, 2017. Born April 22, 1939 she was the youngest of the six children of the late William and Grace Wright Slosson.

    She was also preceded in death by her sister Aileen Slosson Wright, and brothers James, William and Russell Slosson.

    She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and animal advocate. She enjoyed water skiing, gardening, shopping, and a good seafood dinner. Active in many civic organizations, she taught Sunday school, was a Girl Scout leader, and helped with the local Disciples Kitchen at her church, Second Presbyterian.

    Growing up she enjoyed singing, playing multiple sports, and any competitive activity against her brothers. Her greatest loves were her family and her animals, especially her poodles.

    Virginia leaves behind her husband of 55 years, R. Jack Higgs; a daughter, Lesa Higgs Osteen and son-in-law Dale A. Osteen; two very loved grandchildren, Joshua and Kristen Osteen; a brother Richard Slosson and wife Morelle; many nieces and nephews; and close family friends Lisa and Tom Enright.

    There will be an open house for family and friends on Thursday, April 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the home of her daughter, 304 N. Oak Ln.

    Family/Spouse: Raymond Jack HIGGS. Raymond was born in Aug 1926 in Waynesboro City, Virginia; died on 15 Dec 2019 in Waynesboro, Waynesboro Co., Virginia; was buried in Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William F. SLOSSONWilliam F. SLOSSON was born on 04 Sep 1904 in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (son of William SLOSSON, Jr. and Bessie Alice WHITFIELD); died on 8 Dec 1972 in Esmont, Albermarie County, Virginia; was buried in Rodes United Methodist Church, Avon, Nelson Co., Virginia.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1910, Living with parents in Rochester, Monroe Co., New York
    • Census: 1920, Living with parents in Penfield, Monroe Co., New York
    • Census: 1940, Living in Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia
    • Census: 1950, Living in Rockfish, Nelson Co., Virginia

    William married Grace Aileen WRIGHT on 23 Feb 1926. Grace was born on 30 Jun 1904; died in Mar 1987 in Staunton, Staunton County, Virginia; was buried in Rodes United Methodist Church, Avon, Nelson Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Grace Aileen WRIGHTGrace Aileen WRIGHT was born on 30 Jun 1904; died in Mar 1987 in Staunton, Staunton County, Virginia; was buried in Rodes United Methodist Church, Avon, Nelson Co., Virginia.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Fact: Daughter of Claude Elton Wright and Lone Moneta Dunning
    • Census: 1940, Living with husband in Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia
    • Census: 1950, Living with husband in Rockfish, Nelson Co., Virginia

    Children:
    1. Aileen Roberta SLOSSON was born on 29 Sep 1926 in Rochester, New York; died on 24 Feb 2017 in Stauton, Virginia.
    2. William Elton SLOSSON was born on 23 Oct 1928 in Hornell, New York; died on 20 Sep 2004 in Waynesboro, Waynesboro County, Virginia; was buried in Rhodes United Methodist Church, Afton, Virginia.
    3. James Forrest SLOSSON was born on 13 Mar 1932 in Hornell, New York; died on 09 Sep 2006 in Afton, Nelson County, Virginia.
    4. Russell Allen SLOSSON was born on 17 Feb 1935 in Hornell, New York; died on 29 Nov 2010 in Waynesboro, Waynesboro Co., Virginia; was buried in Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta Co., Virginia.
    5. Richard Mayo SLOSSON was born on 05 Apr 1937 in Hornell, Steuben Co., New York; died on 3 Apr 2021 in Waynesboro, Waynesboro Co., Virginia; was buried in Holly Memorial Gardens, Hollymead, Albemarle Co., Virginia.
    6. 1. Virginia Lee SLOSSON was born on 05 Apr 1939 in Waynesboro, Virginia; died on 17 Apr 2017 in Waynesboro, Waynesboro Co., Virginia; was buried in Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta Co., Virginia.


  

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