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     Marjorie Elizabeth Gerken was buried at Immanuel Episcopal Church Cemetery, 1509 Glencoe Road, Sparks, Baltimore Co., Maryland.² She was born on October 14, 1942 at Englewood, Bergen Co., New Jersey.³ As of February 4, 1963,her married name was English.¹ She married Edward Ralph English Jr., son of Edward Ralph English Sr. and Ruth Maude Walton, on February 4, 1963 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Marjorie Elizabeth Gerken and Edward Ralph English Jr. were divorced on July 3, 1967 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Marjorie Elizabeth Gerken died on March 5, 2018 at Maryland at age 75.² She On March 5, 2018, Marjorie "Lisa" Gerken Huff; devoted wife of John "Jay" S, Huff, Jr; beloved mother of Trey Huff English, Todd Huff, Jennifer Huff Erdman and her husband Rusty, Brook Huff Riegel and her husband Dave; also survived by 14 grandchildren. Interment: Immanuel Episcopal Church Cemetery. on March 7, 2018.²

     Nora Bessie Pearson was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^3,2 Her Social Security Number was 229-60-5831.⁴ She was born on September 23, 1884 at Virginia.^3,4 As of June 15, 1909,her married name was Yeatts.¹ She married Charles Coleman Yeatts, son of Steven Coleman Yeatts and Missouri Ann Edwards, on June 15, 1909 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ Nora Bessie Pearson died on August 30, 1977 at Danville, Virginia, at age 92.^3,2 She BROWNELL, Nora Pearson Yeatts, died Tuesday night at 9:15, Roman Eagle Memorial Home, Danville. Mrs. Brownell was the daughter of the late Charles Edward Pearson and Mary Elizabeth Amos Pearson; most of life was spent in Danville where she was a member of Main St. United Methodist Church and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She is survived by one daughter, Marguerite Y. Hewes, of Richmond; one brother, Dr. Charles Brown Pearson, formerly of Richmond, presently livingin Harrisonburg. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday at Highland Burial Park in Danville. on September 1, 1977.²

     Charles Coleman Yeatts Jr. was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^2,5 He was born on May 3, 1910 at Lowery, Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Margie Ann Sheppe on April 2, 1938 at Williamsburg, Virginia.^4,7 Charles Coleman Yeatts Jr. died on May 3, 1977 at Danville, Virginia, at age 67.^2,5

     Her Social Security Number was 225-20-8714.⁸ Marguerite Pearson Yeatts was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^3,5 She was born on October 21, 1912 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,8,6 As of September 4, 1937,her married name was Hewes.² She married Charles Franklin Hewes Jr. on September 4, 1937 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,3,5,9 Marguerite Pearson Yeatts died on October 18, 1983 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 70.^3,5

     Margie Ann Sheppe Margie Ann Sheppe Yeatts, 101, died Thursday, July 26, 2012 while a patient in Roman Eagle Memorial Home. Born September 30, 1910 in Rockingham County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Irving Sheppe and the late Clara Lifee Sheppe. She was predeceased by husband, Charles Coleman "C. C." Yeatts. Mrs. Yeatts came to Danville in 1938 from Richmond, VA. She was the widow of C. C. Yeatts, who with his partner, founded Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home in 1935. Margie Ann was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church where she served as financial secretary and administrative assistant to various pastors for eight years until her retirement in 1955. She was also a former member of the Wednesday Club and a former member of the Danville Golf Club. In addition to her husband and her parents. Margie Ann was predeceased by her sisters, Clarine Brinser and Eunice Sheppe and her half-brothers, Irving Sheppe, Thomas Sheppe and Giles Sheppe. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. A private graveside service was held Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Highland Burial Park, Danville, with Rev. Stephen White officiating.² She was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^4,2 She was born on September 30, 1910 at Elkton, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3 As of April 2, 1938,her married name was Yeatts.¹ She married Charles Coleman Yeatts Jr., son of Charles Coleman Yeatts and Nora Bessie Pearson, on April 2, 1938 at Williamsburg, Virginia.^1,2 Margie Ann Sheppe died on July 26, 2012 at Danville, Virginia, at age 101.^2,4

     Charles Franklin Hewes Jr. was buried at Church of the Messiah Cemetery, Gwynedd, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.³ He was born on August 5, 1908 at Nutley, Essex Co., New Jersey.^1,3 He married Marguerite Pearson Yeatts, daughter of Charles Coleman Yeatts and Nora Bessie Pearson, on September 4, 1937 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,4,5,2 Charles Franklin Hewes Jr. died on August 25, 1939 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 31.^3,2 He News was received here last night of the death in Richmond of Charles F. Hewes, Jr., whose wife was formerly Marguerite Yeatts of this city. Mr. Hewes, who had been married but a few years, was taken seriously ill a year ago and while there had been hope that he might recover, recently his condition had assumed a critical turn. C. C. Yeatts, brother of Mrs. Hewes left Danville immediately upon receiving the news, and will accompany the family to Philadelphia, where burial will take place. It was understood that funeral services would be held in Richmond today. At Mr. Hewes' bedside when the end came were his wife, his mother, Mrs. C. F. Hewes, Sr., and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Elnathan P. Brownell, of Asheville, N.C., formerly of Danville. on August 26, 1939.²

     Her Social Security Number was 226-42-1857.⁸ Mamie E. Yeatts was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.⁹ She was born on August 24, 1911 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^8,2,5,9 As of November 25, 1936,her married name was Abbott.⁵ She married Claude Comanchee Abbott on November 25, 1936 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^5,10 Mamie E. Yeatts died on August 6, 1998 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 86.^2,8,9

     Her Social Security Number was 229-26-3169.⁹ Reva R. Yeatts was buried at High Street Cemetery, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on November 28, 1915 at Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,9 As of December 28, 1935,her married name was Hudson.³ She married Joseph Richard Hudson on December 28, 1935 at Danbury, Stokes Co., North Carolina.^3,4 Reva R. Yeatts died on January 31, 1987 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 71.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 226-12-8636.¹⁰ Virginia Dare Yeatts was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on January 5, 1919 at Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^10,3,4,8 As of August 31, 1940,her married name was Hunt.² She married Claude David Hunt Jr. on August 31, 1940 at Penhook, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 Virginia Dare Yeatts died on January 14, 2008 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 89.^10,3,4 She Virginia Yeatts Hunt, 89 of Gretna passed away June 14, 2008. Born January 5, 1919, at Ajax, she was the daughter of the late Ola Dudley Yeatts and Ovie Yeatts. She was married to the late C.D. Hunt, Jr. on August 31, 1940. Mrs. Hunt was also, predeceased by a son, Charlie Hunt; one brother, Otey Yeatts; four sisters, Reva Hudson, Zue Bryant, Mamie Abbott and Ila Olson. Virginia graduated from Climax High School and Mary Washington College and taught for over 20 years in the Danville and Gretna school system. She was very active with the Pittsylvania County Literacy Program and continued to tutor students and adults long after her retirement from teaching. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and a member of American Legion Women's Auxiliary for 55 years. She was the mayor of Gretna from 1978 to 1980. She is survived by three sons, Dave Hunt of Davidson NC, Steve Hunt of Orlando, FL, and Jim Hunt of Gretna; one daughter, Rebecca Sparks of Shallote, NC, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park. on June 22, 2008.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 226-24-6605.¹ Ila Dudley Yeatts was born on September 5, 1920 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of May 31, 1945,her married name was Olson.² She married Carl Eric Olson on May 31, 1945 at Washington, D.C..^2,10,8 Ila Dudley Yeatts died on October 23, 2001 at Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 81.^1,8,11 She Ila Y. Olson, age 81, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida passed away at a local hospital on Tuesday evening, October 23, 2001. She was born and raised in Penhook, Virginia, daughter of the late Ola Dudley Yeatts and Ovie Yeatts. She resided in Manhasset, Long Island New York, before moving to Palm Beach Gardens in 1985. Mrs. Olson was a graduate of Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Virginia, Class of 1940 She was a United States Navy veteran an of World War II, achieving the rank ot Lieutenant. Mrs. Olson was a dedicated volunteer with the Adventures in Learning Program for disadvantaged children in Manhasset, NY for many years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Carl Eric Olson, Esq., who died August 27, 2000. Mrs. Olson is survived by three devoted children: Carl Eric Olson, Jr., William Yeatts Olson and Nancy Olson Greenfield; five grandchildren; and one sister, Virginia Hunt. on November 11, 2001.⁸