Virginia Butler Pratt, age 81 of 369 Ginny Road, Eden passed away on Sunday January 19, 2014 at her home.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 2 pm at El Bethel Presbyterian Church with Pastor Francis Young officiating, burial to follow in the Church Cemetery.
Virginia was born February 1, 1932 in the Spray section of Eden to the late George M. Butler and Eva Fagge Butler. She retired from Rockingham County School System. She was past Matron of The Eastern Star #195 and was a current member of The Rose Chapter #187 in Greensboro.
Virginia was a member of the hospital auxillary at Morehead Memorial Hospital.
She was predeased along with her parents by her husband, Donald S. Pratt; daughter, Dee Dee Pratt Gillie and brother, Kenneth M. Butler.
Surviving are daughters, Susan Pratt Nixon and husband Brian of Denver, NC and Josie Pratt Cooley and husband Charles of Waynesboro, PA; son, David Pratt and wife Susan of Laural, MD; grandchildren, Emily and Sarah Gillie, Jesse and Hanna Nixon, Archie, Marcus and Virginia Cooley; brothers, George W.Butler of Eden, Charles Butler and wife Patty of Charlotte, NC; sisters, Martha Johnson and husband Al of Collinsville, VA and Pam Robertson and husband Kenneth of Stoneville; caregiver, Ernestine Penn.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6 -8 pm at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home.
Memorial contributions may be sent of Hospice of Rockingham County, Po Box 281, Wentworth,NC 27375
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Pam,George, and the rest of family,so sorry for your loss.Virgina helped me at a time I really needed it, and I will always be greatful for that. She will truly be missed.Fred
Fred Bowman
George & Family,we are very sadden to hear of your loss we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
David & Phyllis Hall
So sorry to hear about your loss.
Virginia was always so sweet and friendly, never meeting a stranger. She will be missed.
All of you are in my prayers. I pray that God will wrap His arms around each of you and give you peace and comfort, knowing she is in no pain and resting in the arms of God.
Muriel Bryant Caldwell
So sorry to hear of Virginia's passing. She was a sweet and loving person. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. She will be truly missed.
Betty Carter Shively
Dear Pam and George, So sorry to hear this news about Virginia. She was such a sweet and precious lady and loved that smile she always had on her face. I know the past few years have been difficult on all of you and of course her. She truly had great care and all of the family was there to give the best care possible. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan and Louis Childrey
David, Sue, and Josie,
My heart and prayers are with you all. Aunt Virginia was so nice...I always loved seeing her at the Pratt reunions. I have fond memories of the week I spent with you all one summer. I am hoping Annette and I get there WED if the weather cooperates. Please know you all are in my prayers. Love, Jennifer
Jennifer V Morgan
So incredibly sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace for you all.
Janet Robertson
Pam and George and Family, please accept my love and prayers for your comfort and courage. ~Ellen
Ellen Garrett
Dear Pratt Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Virginia was a wonderful woman we will never forget. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Especially Uncle Lovey, who was such a good brother to her.
Cindy Underwood Wilson
To the Pratt family, please accept my sympathy in the loss of your mother. Not only did I know her as a parent of my students, my daughter was also in her class. I know that you will miss her, but remember all of the fantastic times and know that she will always be in your hearts.
Shirley Crisp
To the entire family, I am so sorry for your lose of this beautiful woman. To George, I am sorry that I did not receive word of this until now. Please let me know if I can do anything at all for you. My prayers are with you all.
Love, Trisha
Trisha Newcomb
We are so sorry to hear the passing of Virginia. She was such a sweet, thoughtful person and will be missed by many. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim & Betty Walton
Jim & Betty Walton
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