Virginia Brett O'Neal

Born to James Claxton Brett and Nancy Benthall Brett, Virginia grew up in Ahoskie, North Carolina, where she graduated from Ahoskie High School in 1942. She went on to earn a degree in Sociology from the Women’s College (now UNC Greensboro) in 1946.

Virginia began her career as a Case Worker with the Edgecombe County Welfare Department, serving from 1946 to 1950. Later, she devoted two decades to her role as Financial Secretary of First Baptist Church of Cary, North Carolina, where she worked faithfully from 1968 until her retirement in 1988.

She is survived by her two sons, James Wyatt O’Neal and his wife, Linda, and Gary Ross O’Neal and his wife, Jane; three grandsons, Jason and his wife Sara, Wesley and his wife, Kristen, and Derrick and his wife, Melagros; as well as six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Virginia was a proud, private, and deeply devoted woman who cherished her family above all else. Her quiet strength, grace, and unwavering love will be remembered always.

A private graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 11th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ahoskie Cemetery, 1500 W. 1st St. Ahoskie, NC 27910