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STAUNTON -- Josephine (Wiseman) Furr, 71, wife of Raymond E. Furr, formerly of Briarwood Apts., died at 2:02 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 22, 2001) in the King's Daughters' Community Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 17, 1930, in Augusta County, a daughter of Charles Henry and Mary (Tinsley) Wiseman. Prior to retirement, she was employed by the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind. She was a member of Arbor Hill Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lynwood L. Spitzer, on Aug. 20, 1974; by three brothers, L. Houston Wiseman C. Kenneth Wiseman and Oscar Wiseman; and three sisters, A. Catherine Lawhorn, Vergie M. Baugh and Ruby H. Rankin. Survivors include husband, of Waynesboro; a son Kenneth Ray Furr of Waynesboro; a daughter, Teresa Bottonfield of Churchville; two godchildren, Ronald Long Jr. and Cynthia Long, both of Churchville; a granddaughter, Robyn Cassie Furr; and nieces and nephews. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. A service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Arbor Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery by the Rev. William Strickler. There will be no public viewing. Henry Funeral Home will handle arrangements.
The Daily News Leader, Staunton, Virginia, September 23, 2001