Agnes Sophronia Furrow1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. circa 1921, d. August 8, 2013
FatherRev. Jessie Louis Furrow1,2,3,6,7,8,9 b. August 23, 1895, d. November 24, 1990
MotherStella Irene Wiggins2,3,6,7,8,9 b. October 3, 1903, d. February 17, 1977
     Agnes Sophronia Furrow was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 She was born circa 1921 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.4,2 As of January 17, 1943,her married name was Huff.4 She married Rev. Roy Steward Huff on January 17, 1943 at Squire, McDowell Co., West Virginia.3,4,5,6,9 Agnes Sophronia Furrow died on August 8, 2013 at Barboursville, Orange Co., Virginia.6 She Agnes Sophronia Furrow Huff, 91, of Barboursville, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2013. She was born to the late the Rev. Jesse and Stella Wiggins Furrow. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Roy S. Huff; and siblings, Margie Hawks, Dorothy Sparks, Junior Furrow, and the Rev. Ray Furrow.She is survived by her sons, the Rev. Kenneth Huff, Malvin Huff, and the Rev. Garry Huff; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one expected great-grandson; and siblings, Toby Furrow, Malcolm Furrow, Larry Furrow, Clifton Furrow, Paul Furrow, Ruth Atkinson, and Velma Gilliam.Agnes not only took great care of her family, but was a great minister's helper to her husband, and sacrificed much to allow her husband do what he loved, being a dedicated minister. Her ministry and love will be greatly missed by all that knew her.The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 11, 2013, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 12, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Dale Huff officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on August 11, 2013.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 522, District 2, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 284, District 24-3, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia8

Family

Rev. Roy Steward Huff b. October 26, 1920, d. February 9, 2005
Marriage*Agnes Sophronia Furrow married Rev. Roy Steward Huff on January 17, 1943 at Squire, McDowell Co., West Virginia.3,4,5,6,9 
Children
  • Rev. Kenneth Huff5,6
  • Malvin Huff5,6
  • Rev. Garry Huff5,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jessie Louis Furrow obituary in the Nov 26, 1990 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Marjorie Elizabeth Hawks obituary in the Dec 2, 2004 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Huff-Furrow marriage record.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Steward Huff obituary in the Feb 11, 2005 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Agnes Sophronia Furrow Huff obituary in the Aug 11, 2013 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Dorothy Marie Sparks obituary in the Apr 10, 2012 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ray E. Furrow obituary in the Oct 6, 1994 edition.

Marjorie Elizabeth "Margie" Furrow1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 5, 1923, d. November 28, 2004
FatherRev. Jessie Louis Furrow1,6,2,7,8,9,5,10 b. August 23, 1895, d. November 24, 1990
MotherStella Irene Wiggins6,2,7,8,9,5,10 b. October 3, 1903, d. February 17, 1977
     Marjorie Elizabeth "Margie" Furrow was buried at Chapel of the Wildwood Mausoleum, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.11 Her Social Security Number was 233-34-8056.12 She was born on January 5, 1923 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.11,12,5 As of May 18, 1945,her married name was Hawks.3 She married Edward Clayton Hawks on May 18, 1945 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.11,3,4,10 Marjorie Elizabeth "Margie" Furrow died on November 28, 2004 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 81.11,12 She PRINCETON - Mrs. Marjorie 'Margie' Elizabeth Hawks, 81, of 416 Princeton Ave., Princeton died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, with her loving and devoted family surrounding her as she departed this life to receive her Heavenly Home. Born Jan. 5, 1923, at Gary, she was the daughter of the late Reverend Jessie L. and Stella Irene Wiggins Furrow. Margie is a graduate of Gary High School. In her early adult life, she worked for the U.S. Steel Union Store at Gary. In 1962, she along with her late husband moved to Princeton. She was a very active member of the New Covenant Pentecostal Holiness Church on Highland Avenue, Princeton, she was a former Sunday School teacher along with being a member of the Women's Auxiliary. She served as a volunteer at Princeton Community Hospital. Margie was devoted to her family, she was a loving caregiver, having cared for many members of her family and lending a helping hand to those less fortunate. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 56 years, Edward Clayton Hawks along with two brothers, Jesse L. Furrow Jr. and Reverend Ray E. Furrow and a sister, Gertrude Furrow in addition to two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Left to cherish her memory: Her loving children and their spouses, Reverend Edward C. and Sharon Hawks of Lakeland, Fla., Jim and Donna Hawks, Jerry and Kathy Hawks, Dana and John Anderson all of Princeton; grandchildren, Emily Backes, Brian Hawks, Justin Hawks, Russell Hawks, Jody Hawks, Kayla Hawks, Kia Hebb, Micah Musick and Jacob Daniel Hawks; great grandchildren, Rachel Elizabeth Backes and Rebekah Backes; brothers and sisters and spouses, Reverend William and Doris Furrow of Spiceland, Ind., Malcolm and Dottie Furrow of Grottoes, Va., Larry and Joan Furrow of Wellsboro, Pa., Clifton and Shirley Furrow of Crozet, Va., Reverend Paul and Shirley Furrow of Colonial Heights, Va., Agnes and Reverend Roy Huff of Barboursville, Va., Dorothy and Buster Sparks of Princeton, Ruth and Reverend Thomas Atkinson of Lerona, Velma and Robert Gilliam of Cascade, Va; a host of nieces and nephews; and cherished her many close friends. On Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004 at 11 a.m., a service to celebrate the life of Margie Furrow Hawks will be held from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with the Reverend Paul Furrow officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of the Wildwood Mausoleum, Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton. Friends may visit with the family today from 6 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home and by online condolence www.memorialfd.com. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family of Margie Hawks is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton. on December 2, 2004.11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 522, District 2, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 284, District 24-3, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia9

Family

Edward Clayton Hawks b. February 25, 1920, d. December 16, 2001
Marriage*Marjorie Elizabeth "Margie" Furrow married Edward Clayton Hawks on May 18, 1945 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.11,3,4,10 
Children
  • Jim Hawks11,4
  • Jerry Hawks11,4
  • Dana Hawks11,4
  • Rev. Edward Clayton Hawks Jr.11,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jessie Louis Furrow obituary in the Nov 26, 1990 edition.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From theMarjorie Elizabeth Hawks obituary in the Dec 2, 2004 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hawks-Furrow marriage record.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Edward Clayton Hawks obituary in the Dec 19, 2001 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Agnes Sophronia Furrow Huff obituary in the Aug 11, 2013 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Dorothy Marie Sparks obituary in the Apr 10, 2012 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ray E. Furrow obituary in the Oct 6, 1994 edition.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Marjorie Elizabeth Hawks obituary in the Dec 2, 2004 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mary L. Mooney1,2,3

F, b. May 6, 1913, d. March 15, 1982
FatherBubley Jackson "B. J." Mooney1,3
MotherArmentia Jane Dale1,3 b. November 4, 1895, d. February, 1984
     Mary L. Mooney married Toy Roy Conner, son of John Hiram Walters Conner and Sarah Rosabell/Rosabelle "Sally" Iddings.4,1,3 Mary L. Mooney was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3 Her married name was Conner. She was born on May 6, 1913 at Virginia.4,1,3 She died on March 15, 1982 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 68.4,3

Family

Toy Roy Conner b. August 21, 1907, d. November 15, 1971
Marriage*She married Toy Roy Conner, son of John Hiram Walters Conner and Sarah Rosabell/Rosabelle "Sally" Iddings.4,1,3 

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.

Jerry Wilson Furrow1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 18, 1940, d. July 8, 1990
FatherRoy Everett Furrow1,3,4,5 b. October 11, 1918, d. October 8, 1985
MotherAlberta Susan Meador1,3,4,5 b. January 11, 1920, d. May 16, 2019
     Jerry Wilson Furrow was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6 His Social Security Number was 229-50-7915.4 He was born on October 18, 1940 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,6,4 He married Joyce Harriett Webber on November 13, 1959 at Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Jerry Wilson Furrow died on July 8, 1990 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 49.1,6,4 He WAYNESBORO - Jerry Wilson Furrow, age 49, a resident of 100 North Side Drive, died early Sunday morning at the Community Hospital of Waynesboro. The family formerly resided in the Vinton and Mt. Pleasant areas. He was born in Franklin County, Va., October 18, 1940, the son of the late Roy E. Furrow and Alberta Meador Furrow of Roanoke. He was a graduate of William Byrd High School, Vinton, class of 1959. He was also a graduate of V.P.I., class of 1963, with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was an employee of the DuPont Company for 27 years and was a member and deacon of the Westwood Baptist Church in Waynesboro. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Joyce Webber Furrow, Waynesboro; two sons, Edward G. Furrow, Fayetteville, N.C; Keith W. Furrow, Blacksburg, Va; one sister, Cindy F. Dopp, Roanoke; two brothers, Roger W. Furrow, High Point, N.C; Randy M. Furrow, Kernersville, N.C; two grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. A funeral service will be held at Westwood Baptist Church in Waynesboro Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. A graveside service will be held in the Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton, at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday conducted by the Rev. Jack Mallory. The family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 726, Waynesboro, Va. The family will receive friends at the McDow Funeral Home, Waynesboro, Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on July 9, 1990.1

Family

Joyce Harriett Webber b. January 15, 1942, d. February 20, 2020
Marriage*He married Joyce Harriett Webber on November 13, 1959 at Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • Edward Gordon Furrow1,2
  • Keith Wilson Furrow1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jerry Wilson Furrow obituary in the Jul 9, 1990 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Harriet Webber Furrow obituary in the Feb 22, 2020 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Alberta Furrow obituary.
  6. [S1046] Rena Worthen (e-mail address), Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA.

Alberta Susan Meador1,2,3

F, b. January 11, 1920, d. May 16, 2019
     Alberta Susan Meador Alberta Furrow of Roanoke passed away early Thursday morning, May 16, 2019. She was the wife of the late Roy E. Furrow for 47 years prior to his death in 1985. Born on January 11, 1920 in Franklin County, Virginia, Alberta was the daughter of the late Walter and Berta Lumsden Meador. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Wilson Furrow; her daughter-in-law, Judith Weaver Furrow; and seven brothers and three sisters. Alberta was primarily a homemaker who dedicated much of her early adult life to raising her four children. She had a “green thumb,” and enjoyed flower gardening, crocheting, and spending time with her family. After her husband, Roy, died, she realized her dream of traveling all over the world, and took up hobbies such as painting and ballroom dancing. Alberta leaves to cherish her memory three children – Roger W. Furrow of Moneta; Randy M. Furrow and wife, Ann, of Goode; and Cindy S. Furrow of Roanoke. Alberta’s four grandchildren remember her fondly as “MeMa” – Eddie Furrow (and Anne Marie) of O’Fallon, IL; Keith Furrow (and Paige) of Blountville, TN; Tad Furrow (and Rebecca) of High Point, NC; and Wendy Furrow-Scott (and Donald) of Moneta, VA. Mema also leaves behind nine amazing great grandchildren – Patrick (and Amanda), Katie, Brian, Jenn, Levi, McKenzie, Ryan, Nathan, and Tura; and two beautiful great great granddaughters– Madelyn and Payton. Also surviving are daughter-in-law, Joyce Furrow (Jerry), as well as a host of special nieces and nephews. A memorial service celebrating Alberta’s life will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2019 in the Vinton Chapel of Oakey’s Funeral Home -- 627 Hardy Road, Vinton, Virginia 24179. The service will be conducted by Dr. Kevin Meadows. The family will receive friends in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. – one hour prior to the service. The family extends heartfelt thanks to Alberta’s caregivers at Bedford County Nursing Home and Centra Hospice (Bedford).3 She was born on January 11, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Roy Everett Furrow, son of Charlie Roscoe Furrow and Zora Mary Beckner, on January 31, 1938 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of January 31, 1938,her married name was Furrow.2 Alberta Susan Meador died on May 16, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 99.3

Family

Roy Everett Furrow b. October 11, 1918, d. October 8, 1985
Marriage*She married Roy Everett Furrow, son of Charlie Roscoe Furrow and Zora Mary Beckner, on January 31, 1938 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jerry Wilson Furrow obituary in the Jul 9, 1990 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Alberta Furrow obituary.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Josephine Theresa "Honey" "Joe" Monseur1,2,3,4

F, b. August 12, 1928, d. August 22, 1996
     Josephine Theresa "Honey" "Joe" Monseur was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 224-34-3055.5 She was born on August 12, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,5,3,4 She married Samuel Calvin Wilson, son of Raymond Samuel Wilson and Sarah Jane Harman, on April 7, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,6,2,7 As of April 7, 1958,her married name was Wilson.2 Josephine Theresa "Honey" "Joe" Monseur died on August 22, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.1,5,8,3 She WILSON, Josephine Monseur, of Roanoke, affectionately called "Honey" or "Joe" by family and friends, passed away at her home, Thursday, August 22, 1996, from Non-Hodgin's Lymphoma Cancer. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A life-long residence of Roanoke, she graduated from St. Andrews Catholic High School. She worked for many years in restaurants as a waitress, including her cousin's restaurant, the old George's Drive-in on Walnut Ave, her cousins' restaurant, the old Trade Winds on Franklin Rd., and the old Kenny's Fast Food restaurant on Williamson Rd. She last worked at Shoney's on Hershberger Rd., retiring in 1991. She was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church. Mrs. Wilson was pre-deceased by her parents, Solomon and Elizabeth Ellis Monseur, of Roanoke, and her oldest sister, Mrs. Mary Authur, of Portsmith, Ohio. Surviving are her husband of 38 years, Samuel C. Wilson, a U.S. Forest Service retiree; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Carol T. Wilson-Bunn and James C. Bunn II, Falls Church, Va., Angela M. Wilson, Roanoke, and Sarah W. Cook and Ronald A. Cook, Roanoke; one grandson, Samuel A. Cook; one granddaughter, Carly J. Cook; two sisters, Marie M. Turner and Mae K. Monseur, both of Roanoke; one brother, Solomon Monseur, Granite, N.C; a number of nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; and other kind, caring relatives, friends and neighbors. The Funeral Mass will be 2 p.m. Monday, August 26, 1996 at St. Andrews Catholic Church, with Father Randy Rule officiating. There will be no viewing or reception at the church. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Roanoke Catholic School Fund, P.O. Box 11926, Roanoke, Va. 24002, or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 1996 at Oakey's North Chapel. on August 24, 1996.1

Family

Samuel Calvin Wilson b. January 2, 1936, d. September 16, 2019
Marriage*She married Samuel Calvin Wilson, son of Raymond Samuel Wilson and Sarah Jane Harman, on April 7, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,6,2,7 
Children
  • Carol Theresa Wilson1,7
  • Angela M. Wilson1,7
  • Sarah Wilson1,7

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Josephine Monseur Wilson obituary in the Aug 24, 1996 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S4326] Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel Calvin Wilson obituary in the Sep 19, 2019 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Lewis Leander Miller1

M, b. August 13, 1865, d. before April 10, 1930
     Lewis Leander Miller was born on August 13, 1865 at Illinois.1,2 He married Grace Stull, daughter of Franklin H. "Frank" Stull and Martha Jane Poff, on August 16, 1911 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.1 Lewis Leander Miller died before April 10, 1930; His wife Grace was enumerated as a widow in the 1930 Census.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 241, District 170, Ward 3, Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana2

Occupation

1920Barber2

Family

Grace Stull b. December 25, 1888, d. July 31, 1976
Marriage*Lewis Leander Miller married Grace Stull, daughter of Franklin H. "Frank" Stull and Martha Jane Poff, on August 16, 1911 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1447] HARRIS FAMILY - Thomas J and Martha (Stull) Harris Ancestors and Descendants, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=harris01&id=I0315
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.