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Virginia B. Burch Blount

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Birth	:	23 Aug 1939
Death	:	2 Jan 2019 Grand Ridge, Jackson County, Florida, USA
Burial	:	Cypress Community Cemetery, Cypress, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate	:	30.7106210, -85.0707440
Description	:	Locally beloved and nationally acclaimed as a champion for children, Virginia Burch Blount passed away at home in Grand Ridge on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Born to Ruby and Jessie Burch, Virginia grew up as the only sister to brothers, Kenneth, Jerome, Marvin, and Lafayette. In that family, she learned the value of hard work and the joy of loving. Virginia delighted in learning and planned, even in childhood, to become a teacher. After graduation from Grand Ridge High School she continued her education by earning a B.S. at FSU and later a M.S. and Ed.S. from Troy... Read More	Locally beloved and nationally acclaimed as a champion for children, Virginia Burch Blount passed away at home in Grand Ridge on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Born to Ruby and Jessie Burch, Virginia grew up as the only sister to brothers, Kenneth, Jerome, Marvin, and Lafayette. In that family, she learned the value of hard work and the joy of loving. Virginia delighted in learning and planned, even in childhood, to become a teacher. After graduation from Grand Ridge High School she continued her education by earning a B.S. at FSU and later a M.S. and Ed.S. from Troy University. During her 42-year career with the Jackson County School District, she first taught elementary school at Grand Ridge then was named curriculum coordinator for the school. In this capacity, she was responsible for implementing the Open Court reading program which garnered national recognition for significantly increased student achievement. Subsequently, Mrs. Blount served as principal at Sneads Elementary where she led the school to distinguished “A” school status year after year. Mrs. Blount’s legacy rests upon her sincere desire to help and serve each child. Her generosity, concern and diligence made the difference as she was often an unsung heroine to both children and adults whom she helped whenever and however she could. Virginia is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Jerome, Kenneth, and Marvin. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, James “Shorty” Blount; daughter, Miranda Hicks of Dallas, Texas, beloved grandson, Jameson Blount Maddox of Columbus, Ohio, and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives, and friends. Funeral services will be 11 A.M. Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Grand Ridge First Baptist. Interment will follow in Cypress Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Grand Ridge Baptist Church. James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel, Marianna, Florida.

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Virginia B. Burch Blount's memorial is located at: Cypress Community Cemetery, Cypress, Jackson County, USA.
When did Virginia B. Burch Blount death?
Virginia B. Burch Blount death on 2 Jan 2019 in Grand Ridge, Jackson County, Florida, USA
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Latitude: 30.7106210
Longitude: -85.0707440

Family Members:

Parent

Ruben “Ruby” Burch

(1910 - 1985)

Jessie Lee Goodman Burch

(1919 - 2007)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Cypress Community Cemetery
Cypress, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7106210, -85.0707440

2. Cypress Community Church Cemetery
Cypress, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7150000, -85.0804400

3. Stephens Cemetery
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Coordinate: 30.7450008, -85.0616989

4. Mims Cemetery
Marianna, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7344479, -85.1032034

5. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
Grand Ridge, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7336100, -85.0364540

6. Carpenter Cemetery
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Coordinate: 30.7331009, -85.0291977

7. Reding Hill Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7269001, -85.1231003

8. Peacock Family Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 30.6878338, -85.1301897

9. Logan Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 30.6716995, -85.1205978

10. Evergreen Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 30.6608009, -85.1085968

11. Johnson Memorial Gardens
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Coordinate: 30.7323000, -85.0051600

12. Wester Cemetery
Grand Ridge, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7318993, -85.0030975

13. Rocky Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Marianna, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 30.6958240, -85.1416370

14. Childs' Memorial Family Gardens
Grand Ridge, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7089300, -84.9950490

15. Comerford-Pelt Cemetery
Marianna, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7443810, -85.1365204

16. New Beginnings Worship Center Cemetery
Grand Ridge, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 30.6471100, -85.0388300

17. Fulgham Cemetery
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Coordinate: 30.7796500, -85.0573800

18. Coulliette Cemetery
Rock Creek, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 30.6841200, -85.1490100

19. Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
Marianna, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7582710, -85.1366660

20. Adam McNealy Family Cemetery
Grand Ridge, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7745280, -85.1177780

21. Simpsons Cemetery
Grand Ridge, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7521992, -84.9963989

22. Freeman Cemetery
Marianna, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 30.6869350, -85.1560590

23. Waldroff Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 30.6343994, -85.0528030

24. Mount Cello Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
Marianna, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 30.6959030, -85.1631830