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.