Jeannette R Wilton

Jeannette Reams Marshall Wilton was received into the hands of the Lord on July 21, 2017. Jeannette was born in Richmond, Va., on November 6, 1921 and graced the world with her love and wisdom for 95 years. Jeannette was the devoted wife of Arthur Earl Wilton Sr. (1919 to 1996) and the mother of their three adored children. She is survived by her children and their families: Pamela and her husband, Mark Pfaff of Lawrenceville, Ga., Suzanne and her husband, Dr. John Stathos of Staunton, Va. and Arthur and his wife, Evelyn Wilton of Deltaville, Va. Jeannette was blessed with four grandsons, Brad Pfaff and his wife, Meagan, David Stathos, Justin Wilton, Andrew Wilton; and two great-grandsons, James and Aidan Pfaff. Jeanette was predeceased by her husband, Arthur; her parents, Stanley and Jane Reams of Richmond; and her two older sisters, Christine Abbott of Richardson, Texas and Hester Kirschen of Bayside, N.Y. After graduating from business college, Jeannette’s early career was with Virginia Electric & Power. She later devoted her life to raising her family and then working with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Va. Jeannette was a member of Holy Comforter Episcopal Church in Richmond. She spent the last 20 years enjoying gardening, the family dogs, bird watching and her family. In the last three years of her life, she was lovingly cared for by her constant companion and caregiver, Ms. Ophelia Davis Twenefor. Arrangements are with the Parham Chapel of the Woody Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29, at the Church of the Holy Comforter, 4819 Monument Avenue, Richmond, Va., with interment in Westhampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.