Lillian
Lillian Travis
d. June 9, 2012
Lillian Boykin Travis, 94, of Wakefield, passed away at her home on June 9, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Charles C. Travis, a son, Stanley B. Travis and wife, Gloria of Wakefield and a daughter, Carol Travis Ranelli of Richmond, four grandchildren: Sandra Griffin and Stephen Travis of Virginia Beach, Scott Travis of Wakefield and Lisa Alexander of New York City, nine great-grandchildren, sister, Jean Galtress Vaughan, a stepbrother, George Galtress a stepsister, Dorothy Denson, numerous nieces and nephewsâ??
Lillian was an avid gardener, seamstress, world traveler, excellent cook, devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was also beloved by many who called her â??Aunt Lillianâ?. She was predeceased by her parents James Thomas and Fanny Gay Boykin of Ivor, and a brother, Norman M. Boykin.
Lillian and Charles left Wakefield in 1936 and lived in the Northern Virginia area for forty years before moving back to Wakefield after retirement. While living in Annandale, Lillian was very active in The Circles of the Annandale United Methodist Women, focusing her attention on the older ladies in the group. She has been a lifelong member of Burtonâ??s Grove Christian Church of Wakefield.
The family will receive friends at the Wakefield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday June 12, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday June 13, 2012 at Wakefield UMC at 2:00 Pm with Rev David Henson officiating. Interment will be in Wakefield Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 4416 Expressway Drive Virginia Beach, Virginia or Burtonâ??s Grove Christian Church 202 Jefferson Drive Smithfield, Virginia 23430. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
Lillian was an avid gardener, seamstress, world traveler, excellent cook, devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was also beloved by many who called her â??Aunt Lillianâ?. She was predeceased by her parents James Thomas and Fanny Gay Boykin of Ivor, and a brother, Norman M. Boykin.
Lillian and Charles left Wakefield in 1936 and lived in the Northern Virginia area for forty years before moving back to Wakefield after retirement. While living in Annandale, Lillian was very active in The Circles of the Annandale United Methodist Women, focusing her attention on the older ladies in the group. She has been a lifelong member of Burtonâ??s Grove Christian Church of Wakefield.
The family will receive friends at the Wakefield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday June 12, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday June 13, 2012 at Wakefield UMC at 2:00 Pm with Rev David Henson officiating. Interment will be in Wakefield Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 4416 Expressway Drive Virginia Beach, Virginia or Burtonâ??s Grove Christian Church 202 Jefferson Drive Smithfield, Virginia 23430. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
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