Virginia Norma Chase Carr passed away Sunday, December 13, 2009 after a period of failing health. She was the daughter of the late Chester Albertus and Alice (Beattie) Chase. Virginia has two daughters Joyce A., Donaher and her husband James of Lakeville, MA and Susan M. Warren and her husband Larry of Boise, Idaho, two sisters; Alice T. Gardiner of Warwick, Patricia Ferguson and her husband, Robert of Pascoag, a brother Chester A. Chase, Jr. of Syrma, TN; four grandchildren; James E. Donaher, III, Michael T. Donaher and his wife Amanda, Misty Gamez and Justin Yuchnitz; two great grandsons and several nieces and nephews.
Virginia was raised in Providence, but enjoyed spending time in Esmond with her grandparents often referred to her as being a little bit country and a city girl. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in January, 1950. Recently she helped plan and attended her 60th class reunion. After high school she attended cosmetology school and she became a licensed hair dresser.
Virginia was a member of Mathewson Street United Methodist Church of Providence. Since her retirement she has enjoyed assisting with church functions. She enjoyed serving as a greeter, helping with Kids on Keyboards and the Labyrinth Walk.
Virginia’s career was working in management positions for AAFES. She served at Homestead AFB, FL, Ft. Sumpter, SC, Ft. Clayton Panama Canal Zone; San Louis Obispo, Sacramento, King City, CA. Her last assignment before retirement was at Elmndorf AFB in Anchorage, Alaska. During her years since retirement Virginia has resided in Smithfield where a joy of hers was reconnecting with friends and family she had been apart from during her years of AAFES Service. She also enjoyed many craft projects and had a great love for music.
Funeral service private. Visitation Thursday 4-7pm in the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Virginia’s name to the Mathewson Street United Methodist Church, 134 Mathewson Street, Providence, RI 02901.