Virginia Weaver Macomber

She was born on January 20, 1915, in Staunton, Virginia the daughter of Reuben S. and Lucy J. Weaver.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, C. Rayner Macomber; sister, Ruby W. Lawson.

She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and Mary Baldwin College. After

graduating college she trained from 1935-36 to teach hearing impaired students at The

Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh. She taught at the Rhode

Island School for the Deaf in Providence retiring after 38 years. Following retirement she

served for 10 years as a volunteer with the Rhode Island Lung Association. In 1986, she

and her husband, relocated to Friendship Retirement Community in Roanoke, Virginia.

While there she worked with residents to found the current RAFM (Residence Association

of Friendship Manor) organization.

She is survived by her cousin, Marie Raulfs, companion and caregiver, and ten special cousins who reside across the United States.

Her family wishes to thank the professional staff of Friendship Retirement Community.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton, Virginia with Dr. Steve Traylor officiating.

In lieu of flowers, gifts should be made to the cause of your choice.

Relatives and friends may share condolences or memories with the family online by visit www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com