Carolyn Drewry Obituary Carolyn Wade Drewry May 29, 1939 - March 20, 2019 Ivor - Carolyn Wade Drewry, 79, died March 20, 2019. She was born May 29, 1939, to Herman Wade and Lizzie Slade Wade, and was married February 15, 1958, to E. Oscar Drewry, all three of whom predeceased her. Mrs. Drewry was a native and lifelong resident of Southampton County, where she resided in the Berlin farming community until declining health required her to move to The Village at Woods Edge, and then to East Pavilion. She was a member of Millfield Baptist Church. She spent most of her life as a homemaker, but for many years she was Berlin correspondent for the Tidewater News. She had the ability to describe mundane events so as to make them seem like glorious events. She is survived by her daughter, Kay Drewry Cass and son-in-law Mark of Courtland, and numerous Cutright and Drewry cousins, and her neighbors, including Betsy W. Cutright, who is the widow of Amos Cutright and who was Carolyn s next-door neighbor for many years. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, March 23, 2019 in Millfield Baptist Church Cemetery, 31389 Millfield Road, Wakefield, VA 23888, with Pastor Brooks Gale officiating. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. www. wrightfuneralhome. org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Carolyn-Drewry 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/carolyn-drewry-obituary?id=51558477 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Carolyn-Wade-Drewry/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Carolyn Wade Drewry, 79, died on 20 March 2019. Born on 29 May 1939, she was a lifelong resident of Southampton County. She worked as a homemaker and Berlin correspondent for the Tidewater News. Carolyn was survived by her daughter, son-in-law, and extended family. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A graveside service was held at 11 AM on 23 March 2019 in Millfield Baptist Church Cemetery, Wakefield, VA. Pastor Brooks Gale officiated. The family suggested contributions to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers. ### The Edited Obituary Carolyn Wade Drewry Obituary Carolyn Wade Drewry 29 May 1939 - 20 March 2019 Ivor - Carolyn Wade Drewry, 79, died 20 March 2019. She was born 29 May 1939, to Herman Wade and Lizzie Slade Wade, and was married 15 February 1958, to E. Oscar Drewry, all three of whom predeceased her. Mrs. Drewry was a native and lifelong resident of Southampton County, where she resided in the Berlin farming community until declining health required her to move to The Village at Woods Edge, and then to East Pavilion. She was a member of Millfield Baptist Church. She spent most of her life as a homemaker, but for many years she was Berlin correspondent for the Tidewater News. She had the ability to describe mundane events so as to make them seem like glorious events. She is survived by her daughter, Kay Drewry Cass and son-in-law Mark of Courtland, and numerous Cutright and Drewry cousins, and her neighbors, including Betsy W. Cutright, who is the widow of Amos Cutright and who was Carolyn's next-door neighbor for many years. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, 23 March 2019 in Millfield Baptist Church Cemetery, 31389 Millfield Road, Wakefield, VA 23888, with Pastor Brooks Gale officiating. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. www.wrightfuneralhome.org ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Carolyn Wade Drewry | |---------|-------------------------------------------| | Age | 79 | | Birth | 29 May 1939; Southampton County, Virginia | | Death | 20 March 2019; Ivor, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------|----------------------|---------------------| | Carolyn Wade Drewry | Decedent | Ivor, Virginia | | E. Oscar Drewry | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Herman Wade | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Lizzie Slade Wade | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Kay Drewry Cass | Child | Courtland, Virginia | | Mark Cass | Son-in-law | Courtland, Virginia | | Betsy W. Cutright | Neighbor | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Carolyn Wade Drewry was a native and lifelong resident of Southampton County. 2. She resided in the Berlin farming community until declining health required her to move. 3. She was a member of Millfield Baptist Church. 4. Carolyn spent most of her life as a homemaker. 5. For many years, she was the Berlin correspondent for the Tidewater News. 6. She had the ability to describe mundane events so as to make them seem like glorious events. 7. She lived at The Village at Woods Edge before moving to East Pavilion due to declining health.