Whitesboro. TX – Virginia Grace Lovejoy Aday, 87, passed away Monday, October 18th, 2021, at Wilson N. Jones Hospital following a short illness. Family visitation will be held Friday October 29th, 2021, at 6-8pm at Meador Funeral Home in Whitesboro, TX. Funeral services will be held Saturday October 30th, 2021, at 10 am at First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Whitesboro TX. Brother Mike Flanagan and Rick Carney will officiate.
Virginia was born October 14, 1934, on Bones Chapel Road in Whitesboro, Texas to George Alexander “Alec” and Grace Cason Lovejoy. She was married to Donald E. Dutton, on January 3rd, 1953, in Cook County Texas. Virginia had previously worked for a phone company, and as an Inhalation Therapist for Slidell Memorial Hospital in Slidell, Louisiana. She retired following 25 years as a Banker with Wells Fargo in Denton Texas. Virginia was a member of First Baptist Church in Whitesboro, TX. She enjoyed her Sunday School Class and frequent gatherings with them. Above all Virginia loved her family and caring and cooking for them.
Virginia is survived by her loving family, Brother, Billy Frank and Rita Mae Lovejoy of Whitesboro, daughters, Laurie L. and Charles Hillard, Sharon, and Pat Autry, and Lesa and John Adams. Cousins, Leon and Nancy Greer, and Jack and Kathy Boston, Sons, Donald Rex Dutton, and wife, Conni; son, Darrin D. Dutton, and wife, Diane; son, Ronald Lance Dutton, and wife, Carolyn; son, Joseph Ray Melugin, and wife, Dee Ann. Stepdaughters, Kay Taylor of Denton, Tx, and Marie and Don Woolsey of Bowie Tx. Grandchildren, Brenon Rex Dutton, and Alexis, Brystal Narte and husband Elijah, Malorie Suzanne Davis and husband Dr. Robert L. Davis, Jerad Michael D. Dutton, Aaron A. Bradford, Tyler Lance and Devyani Dutton, Taryn E. Melugin, Tanner R. Melugin, Scott Taylor, Callie Taylor Exler, and Robert Taylor, and wife. Great-Grand Children – Devaney Grace Dutton, Blakely Kai Dutton, Michael Cordova, Asher Narte, Aubrey Narte, Haevyn Elaine Davis, and Robert Hatter Davis. Numerous nieces and nephews – her own and those she adopted in life.
She was proceeded in death by her husbands, Donald E. Dutton, Joseph J. Melugin, and Calvin L. Aday; Aunt, Edith L. Aycock and husband, Curtis, Jesse and Odessa Cason, Virgil and Ruby Underwood, John and Bessie Fullenwider, Lloyd and Jewel Boston, Cousin, Janice Boston, and nephew, Billy Chris Lovejoy.
Virginia loved you all and prayed for you daily.
Words cannot express my deepest sympathy.Virginia was a jewel and it was such a privilege to have known her.She treated everyone she knew as a special person.She was the epitome of Jesus!!!
Darrin,
I’m so sorry about your mom. I never had the pleasure of meeting her, but the stories you and Steve used to tell about her, made it clear she was a very special lady. Take comfort in knowing she’s in heaven. God bless you and your family during this difficult time. You’re all in my prayers.
Thank you little Sister
Such a beautiful lady and wonderful hostess! Always welcome at her home. Sad to hear of the loss of a sweet mom and grandma as Virginia was. Jesus surely welcomed her in heaven, where there will be a great reunion.
Mark and I have reminisced about our friendship with Virginia. We both had the same fond memory…of how much we always looked forward to Virginia’s way of greeting us. She greeted us so warmly, as though we were very special to her, as though her day had been uplifted because our paths had crossed, as though she was deeply touched to have seen us and genuinely interested in how we were doing….The best part was that she meant all those expressions of love and kindness with deep sincerity. We were the ones who were always blessed and uplifted by her presence and her love. We are grateful to have known Virginia.
Beautifully written so true Virginia was truly a Angel on Earth. Amen ????
Granny Jenny truly loved and cared for all those in her life. She is the epitome of kindness, grace, and strength. Such a wonderful and caring woman. “Virginia loved you all and prayed for you daily.” That is the truest statement. She will be truly missed. I am grateful for the times we had together.
Lance, Darrin Rex and Joe I love you boys and your beautiful beautiful Mother Virginia loved you boys so so much. You were truly blessed with a Angel for your Mother. Please know I love you boys and your families.
Virginia was my best friend ????????????Sending hugs and
love to you boys????????????????
Virginia. Virginia. What a tall, elegant, deep-voiced, no nonense, wise and wonderful, classy lady! She didn’t lament the past or fret the future. She lived in the present moment, finding and sharing God’s blessings each day. As has already been mentioned, when you conversed with her she had an extraordinary way of making you feel as if you were the most important person on the planet. I imagine that that’s how it will be when we talk with Jesus. Virginia had so much love for so many people and she followed through by lifting us all up in prayer before the Father. Virginia. Virginia. Knowing you has been a gift. We love you. We miss you. We look forward to seeing you again. Thank You, Jesus! …for Calvary and for swallowing up death..forever!
We will love you forever
She is with Our Lord. Our prayers are with you
Rex so sorry about Virginia ???????? But I always heard what a wonderful Lady she was ❤️My prayers are with you and all your family ????????????????✝️
Virginia was a true servant of our Lord. She never new a stranger and always spoke to you. She will be very missed. With Heartfelt Sympathy, Janice Phelps