Virginia Johnson Thompson

Thompson, Virginia Johnson, 94, of Ashland, went to be with her Lord on October 16, 2013. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Howard Thompson; sister, Kathryn Banks; brother in law, John Banks; and brother, William (Bill) Johnson. Virginia is survived by two daughters, Jeanne Miller, Judith Pierce (Ashley); eight grandchildren, Kimberly Corker, Scott (Renea) Bradley (Heather), Robert, Howard (Laura) and Craig Miller, Tracey Wood (Michael), Heather White (Stephen); six great grandchildren, Jessica Miller, Mason , Hayden ,and Madilyn Wood, Landon and Mallory White; one sister, Elsie (Pete) Nichols, and one brother, J. Clyde Johnson, Jr. (Barbara Jean). Mrs. Thompson was a member of Ashland Presbyterian Church for many years where she was ordained an Elder in 1972. She was also a previous member of New Hanover Presbyterian Church. At the time of Mrs. Thompson’s passing she was an active member of the First Baptist Church Ashland. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy. Ashland, VA 23005. A memorial service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2013 at First Baptist Church Ashland. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Parkway Richmond, VA 23227, or First Baptist Church Ashland Bereavement Fund, 800 Thompson St. Ashland, VA 23005.