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     Wilda Laura Dickerson was buried at Monticello Memorial Park, 670 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Albemarle Co., Virginia.² She Wilda Lara Dickerson Crenshaw Mann departed this earth on October 13, 2019. Wilda, some know her as Lara, was the daughter of deceased William Ray Dickerson and Willie Virginia Seamonds Dickerson. Wilda was born September 23, 1919 in Basic City, which is now part of Waynesboro, Virginia. Wilda and her first husband, Harry Lee Crenshaw of Earlysville, Virginia were married in 1937. She is survived by son Charles Conway Crenshaw and his wife Heidemarie Dunker Crenshaw of Earlysville, Virginia, daughter Linda Rita Crenshaw Carmody and her husband Paul Carmody of Indianapolis, Indiana, grandchildren Sandra Crenshaw Mitchell of Earlysville, Virginia and Charles Conway Crenshaw II of Quinque Virginia, Kim Carmody Mirabella and Angie Carmody of Huntsville, Alabama and eleven great grandchildren. Wilda was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church in Earlysville, Virginia which is the Church where she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior in 1930. Our Moms early years, after age six, were living on the Dickerson farm in Earlysville, Virginia with her grandparents, Eugene and Melissa Brown Dickerson. She graduated from Broadus Wood High School in 1938 where she was active in athletics and chorus. Shortly after Dad returned from World War II, the family moved to Rio Road near Charlottesville, Virginia. Mom worked many years for Dr. Wallace Forloines as a dental assistant and secretary. She is known for her love of antiques and history. For some years, she was the owner and operator of the Attic Corner Antiques on Emmet Street. Mom was proud of her ancestry; in checking the family tree we find direct linage to eleven English Kings and three Frankish Kings going back to the year 420. Most important to Mom were her ancestors in America including Ephraim and Mary Pugh Seamonds, Sr. who settled on the Blue Ridge Mountains in 1748, supplied to the Army, and whose four sons fought in the Revolutionary War. One was Ephraim Seamonds, Jr., who fought in the Battle of Yorktown and was a guard at the Barracks Prison. This is where Barracks Road got its name. He also fought in the War of 1812. One of the Seamonds homesteads was the well-known White Oak Cottage built in 1812 off Buck Mountain Road in Earlysville, Virginia. Simmons Gap, Simmons Gap Road and Dickerson Road are named after Moms 4th Great Grandparents. John Wood, Sr. also fought in the Revolutionary War. Mom was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mom married her second husband, retired reserve Air Force Major, Clarke Davis Mann, in 1982 in England. Mom loved to travel and got to see much of the United States, Europe and Asia. In her later years, she would live between Williamsburg, Staunton and Charlottesville, finally settling in Charlottesville. This lady enjoyed her family and was always proud of their accomplishments. Mom, we will miss seeing you cheering us on. Our Mom was a Mom and a friend. Mom, thank you for instilling in us the desire to achieve with love and your love of history. Thank you to the care givers Diane Lambert, Sandra Crenshaw Mitchell and caregivers of Open Arms Helping Hands for their loving care of Mom during the last year.¹ She was born on September 23, 1919 at Basic City, Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of 1982,her married name was Mann.¹ She married Clarke Davis Mann, son of Samuel Lester Mann and Naomi Belle Smith, in 1982 at England.¹ Wilda Laura Dickerson died on October 13, 2019 at Virginia at age 100.^1,2

     Evelyn Lewis Yancey was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 1701 Chesapeake Street, Charlottesville, Virginia.^2,3,5 Her Social Security Number was 226-07-3521.⁶ She was born on May 25, 1913 at Green Spring, Louisa Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6 As of December 27, 1930,her married name was Mann.¹ She married Clarke Davis Mann, son of Samuel Lester Mann and Naomi Belle Smith, on December 27, 1930 at Washington, D.C..^1,2,3 Evelyn Lewis Yancey died on July 21, 1980 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 67.^2,3,5 She Evelyn Lewis Yancey Mann, 67, of 500 Court Square died today in a local hospital. Born in Louisa County, she was the daughter of the late Lewis F. and Elsie Chewning Yancey. Surviving is her widower, Clarke D. Mann. She was the second executive secretary and credit bureau manager for the local Retail Merchants Association from 1946 to 1961. She was a soprano soloist for years and was choir director of the adult and children's choir at the University Baptist Church from 1942 to 1956 and for the past number of years has been a member of the Choir at Christ Episcopal Church. She was a member of the Wednesday Music Club, Albemarle Historical Society Museum Committee and Farmington Country Club. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. on July 21, 1980.³

     Mabel Frances Wood was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 1701 Chesapeake Street, Charlottesville, Virginia.^3,2 She Mabel W. Berry, Aug 07, 1915 – Aug 20, 2014. Mabel W. Berry, 99 formerly of Louisa, VA passed away on August 20, 2014 in Florida; she was the widow of Robert Lewis Berry. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Viola Pollard and Margaret Harris and three brothers, Henry Wood, Norman Wood and Roy Wood. Mabel is survived by three children; Charlotte Rochelle Gammon, H. Stirling Mann and Bobby Wayne Berry; eight grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and her sister, Evelyn Mews. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery, Charlottesville, VA.² Her married name was Mann.⁴ She married Aaron Lester Mann, son of Samuel Lester Mann and Naomi Belle Smith.⁴ Mabel Frances Wood was born on August 7, 1915 at Samuel Miller, Albemarle Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 She and Aaron Lester Mann were divorced before April, 1950.⁵ Mabel Frances Wood died on August 20, 2014 at Florida at age 99.^3,2

     Charlotte Rochelle Mann was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 1701 Chesapeake Street, Charlottesville, Virginia.^5,6 Her married name was Gammon.⁵ She married Unknown Gammon.^5,4 Charlotte Rochelle Mann was born on November 8, 1937 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^5,2,6,3 As of November 30, 1954,her married name was Crawford.² She married Rea Hamilton Crawford on November 30, 1954 at Hanover Co., Virginia.² Charlotte Rochelle Mann and Rea Hamilton Crawford were divorced on November 10, 1960 at Hanover Co., Virginia.⁷ As of May 25, 1965,her married name was Puster.⁸ Charlotte Rochelle Mann married Robert Lee Puster on May 25, 1965 at Lubbock Co., Texas.⁸ Charlotte Rochelle Mann and Robert Lee Puster were divorced on September 16, 1975 at Tarrant Co., Texas.⁹ Charlotte Rochelle Mann died on November 17, 2014 at Bradenton, Manatee Co., Florida, at age 77.^5,6 She GAMMON, Charlotte Rochelle, 77, of Bradenton, Fla. and formerly Mechanicsville, Va., passed away peacefully on November 17, 2014. Charlotte was born November 8, 1937 in Charlottesville, Va. to the late Mabel W. Berry. She is survived by her children, Marty Crawford and Dean Puster; stepdaughter, Sherry Watson; her brothers, Stirling Mann and Bobby Berry; grandchildren, Tawnya Crawford, Meredith Puster, Morgan Puster; step-granddaughter, Jennifer Kiser; great-granddaughter, Dottie McCarthy; long-time close friend, David Moore; and her two poodles, Prancy and Leia, who she dearly loved. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Charlottesville, Va. on November 24, 2014.⁶

     Rea Hamilton Crawford was buried at Monticello Memorial Park, 670 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Albemarle Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 224-52-3682.³ He was born on November 11, 1927 at Accomack Co., Virginia.^{1,3,7,4,5,8,6} He married Charlotte Rochelle Mann, daughter of Aaron Lester Mann and Mabel Frances Wood, on November 30, 1954 at Hanover Co., Virginia.¹ Rea Hamilton Crawford and Charlotte Rochelle Mann were divorced on November 10, 1960 at Hanover Co., Virginia.² Rea Hamilton Crawford died on December 9, 1981 at Duval Co., Florida, at age 54.^4,8,6

     Robert Lee Puster was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, Virginia.^2,6,7 His Social Security Number was 229-28-5368.³ He was born on October 13, 1927 at Richmond, Virginia.^{2,3,4,5,9,7,8} He married Charlotte Rochelle Mann, daughter of Aaron Lester Mann and Mabel Frances Wood, on May 25, 1965 at Lubbock Co., Texas.¹ Robert Lee Puster and Charlotte Rochelle Mann were divorced on September 16, 1975 at Tarrant Co., Texas.¹⁰ Robert Lee Puster died on April 15, 2003 at Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 75.^2,3,11,6,9,7 He Robert Lee Puster, 75, formerly of Richmond, died Tuesday, April 15, 2003 in Arlington, Texas. A son, Dean Puster; a brother, James Puster; sisters, Margaret Schools, Ruth Atkins; and two grandchildren survive him. A graveside service will be held in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. on April 21, 2003.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 296-30-9602.¹ Frances Ellen Martin was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ Her married name was Bradley.¹ She married Unknown Bradley.¹ Frances Ellen Martin was born on February 6, 1936 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,8,3 As of July 7, 1977,her married name was Wimmer.⁹ She and Mathew Samuel "Sam" Justice were divorced on July 7, 1977 at Manatee Co., Florida.⁹ As of October 10, 1977,her married name was Justice.¹⁰ Frances Ellen Martin married Mathew Samuel "Sam" Justice on October 10, 1977 at Manatee Co., Florida.^2,10 Frances Ellen Martin died on June 23, 2007 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 71.^1,2,11,12,8 She Frances Ellen Martin Justice, 71, of Elliston, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Justice. Surviving are her son, Harry F. Justice; brother, Lawrence Martin; sisters, Shirley Mulls and Shelby Fisher; step-children, Cecil F. Justice and Lourine Justice; a special friend, Midge Lucas; nieces; nephews; cousins and other loving family members. on June 25, 2007.²

     His Social Security Number was 232-14-4955.³ Mathew Samuel "Sam" Justice was buried at Summers Cemetery, Lockwood, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 31, 1917 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,2,5,4 He and Frances Ellen Martin were divorced on July 7, 1977 at Manatee Co., Florida.⁶ Mathew Samuel "Sam" Justice married Frances Ellen Martin, daughter of Harry Lee Martin and Mary Ellen Kast, on October 10, 1977 at Manatee Co., Florida.^1,7 Mathew Samuel "Sam" Justice died on February 18, 2001 at age 83.^3,4