Vilonie Atkins' Obituary
Vilonie Atkins, 94 of Culpeper, VA passed away peacefully on April 4, 2010 at 2:10 pm at her residence. She is preceded in death by her father, Carol Menefee, her mother Mary Clarke, husband Woodrow Wilson Atkins, and son Alpheus Snead Atkins, Sr. (Mannie), and two brothers Gilbert Menefee and Daniel Menefee. She is also preceded in death by two great grandchildren Kevin Eric Giles and Kelli Elizabeth Giles. She is survived by one son Ricky Lee Atkins of Culpeper, daughter in law Daisy Mary Atkins of Culpeper, 4 grandchildren, Adam Snead Atkins of Culpeper, Angela Atkins Suthard and husband Rick Suthard of Richardsville, Alpheus Snead Atkins, Jr. and wife Eva Atkins of Roanoke, VA and Kennie Benjamin Atkins of Culpeper, nine great grandchildren Coty Wilson Atkins and Haley Dover of Lignum, Dustin Allen Gallimore and wife Kim of Unionville, Elizabeth Giles Settle and husband Jessie Glenn Settle of Lignum, Eric Snead Giles of Richardsville, Hannah Noel Atkins, Sarah Noel Atkins, Mary Faye Atkins, Lydia Rose Atkins of Roanoke, VA and Wilson Lee Atkins of Culpeper. She is also survived by two step great grandkids Richard Gene Suthard and wife Lauren Frymier Suthard and Kyle James Suthard of Richardsville, seven great grandchildren Karson Allen Gallimore, Emily Joy Gallimore, Carter Zane Gallimore or Orange, VA, Mason Glenn Settle, Skylar Grace Settle, Harper Rose Settle of Lignum and Madalynn Grace Atkins of Lignum.
Ms. Atkins was born in Rappahannock County where she spent many years picking apples and working in the orchards until she retired and moved to Culpeper County where she lived with her husband and son up until her husband passed in 1987. She would spend her time riding to sell wood or do tree work with her son Ricky Atkins and great grandson Eric Giles. She enjoyed being around her family every chance she could, especially all the family gatherings that would come up. Her family was very important to her. She was very happy whenever she got visits.
In part, the Atkins family would like to thank hospice for always being there to answer questions to help in any way they possibly could and to just make the transition go smoother. Also a special thanks to Trish Menefee, Patricia Menefee, and Carol Bean; family members that came out to help with her care during this time.
Pallbearers will be Adam Atkins, Kennie Atkins, Wilson Atkins, Coty Atkins, Eric Giles, Dustin Gallimore, and Rick Suthard. Honorary pallbearer is Ion Williams.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 2 pm at Fairview Cemetery with Pastor Alpheus Atkins, Jr. conducting the service.
An online guestbook and tribute wall is available at www.foundandsons.com where condolences may be left.
Found and Son Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.
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