Born on December 5, 1925 in Bedford County, she was the daughter of the late George Henry Martin and the late Mary Frances Wright Martin. Virginia retired from GE after 25 years of service and enjoyed painting, crocheting, and sewing. She was an active member of Temple Baptist Church where she helped with the JR Church and played the piano.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ann Creamer; brothers, Henry Martin, Sr., Joseph Martin, and Winfred Martin; and sister, Georgie Brown.
Virginia is survived by her sons, Ernest Campbell and wife Joan and John Campbell and wife Gilda; daughter, Barbara Campbell and husband Richard; son-in-law, JD Creammer; two sisters-in-law, Helen and Christine Campbell; 20 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; numerous great great grandchildren; and numerous other family member and church friends.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the caregivers, Michelle Fitzgerald, Cindy Elder, and Michelle Miller for their compassionate care and support during Virginia’s illness.
Due to the current restrictions on gatherings, a private family graveside will be held on Monday, April 20, 2020 at Briarwood Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will be held at a later date to celebrate Virginia’s life with family and friends. There will be no formal visitation, however the funeral home will be open from 9 – 5 on Sunday, April 19, 2020 for the public to pay their respects and sign the register. Please note that the funeral home staff will assist in maintaining the 10 person at a time and social distancing guidelines. You are encouraged to post a memory, note, or words of condolence to the family by going to the funeral home website at www.whittenmonelison.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Temple Baptist Church, 4465 S. Amherst Highway, Madison Heights, Virginia 24572 or to Gideons International, PO Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251 (www.gideons.org/donate).
