Virginia Carolyn Greene Lawrence, 84, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. A native of Hampton, she had been a resident of Newport News for 26 years.
Virginia retired from the City of Norfolk after 20 years of service. She was the Director of the Tax Relief Program for the elderly. She devoted her life to helping others. A proud graduate of the 1958 Class of Hampton High School, she attended Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church. She loved singing and dancing, but her biggest love was for her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Thurman Kenneth Lawrence; her parents, Mary Virginia and John Carlton Greene; her brother, John Carlton Greene, Jr.; and her niece, Jenifer Kelly Santiago.
She is survived by her sons, Todd Kelly Lawrence (Monica) and Timothy Kevin Lawrence (Linda); seven grandchildren, Tyler Lawrence (Brooke), Kyle Lawrence (Caleigh), Heather Leander (Ryan), Justin Bias, Ashley Lawrence, Brittany Lawrence, and Aniston Fraley; three great- grandchildren, Finnley Leander, Kinsley Leander, and Beckham Lawrence (arriving February 2025); two sisters, Marion Kelly (John) and Rosie Greene; and her nieces and nephews, Mike Kelly, Kevin Greene, David Greene, and Allison Greene Covey.
The family will receive friends on Monday, November 4th at Peninsula Funeral Home from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 5th at 10:00 a.m. at Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Kenneth Waclo. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Kelly and Tim,
I loved your Mother dearly. Carolyn & I lived next door to each other, we rode to work together, played on the C-B Softball team and became “sisters by choice”. She loved all her family unconditionally but especially you boys – and those grandchildren!
My love to all of you….
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Tim, Linda and the family. Ms. “L” is with the Good Lord and watching over her family with God by her side. Love, Patty & Chuck Rochelle
Dear Family, Carolyn and I are first cousins. My mother Myrtle and Carolyn’s Father, Carlton, were brother and sister.
I am saddened to hear about Carolyn. I remember her way back when she as a teenager she performed at the Paramount Theater on Talent Nights. She was always a contact to me for family events.
She was a beautiful person inside and out and will be missed.
Love to all the Family. – Johnny
Dear Kelly and Tim,
I was sad to read in the newspaper of your mom’s death. We Fenton girls loved your mom and always enjoyed being around her. She was always so positive, energetic, happy, and funny. I regret that I could not attend the family visitation and today’s service. My mom Nancy Fenton, widow of Irvin Fenton Jr., was diagnosed four weeks ago with pancreatic cancer that has metastasized to her liver so my sisters Amy and Carol and myself have been caring for her.
Please know we are praying for your whole family.
Love your cousin,
Nan Harrington
16 Maynard Dr
NN VA 23601
757-597-8473