# Narrative Summary of the Obituary Mrs. Otelia W. Raiford, aged 68, passed away on 1 Dec 1955 in Ivor, Virginia. She was the daughter of George Washington and Louisa Gay West and is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, and sisters. # Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for Mrs. Otelia W. Raiford were conducted on 3 Dec 1955 at W. J. M. Holland Funeral Home in Franklin, Virginia. Burial location is unknown. # Transcript of the Edited Obituary Otelia West Raiford 7 October 1887 - 1 December 1955 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Otelia W. Raiford IVOR, 1 Dec. - Mrs. Otelia West Raiford, 68, of the Corinth Community, died this morning at Louise Obici Memorial Hospital after an illness of several months. She was the daughter of the late George Washington and Louisa Gay West of Southampton County, a member of the Corinth Friends Meeting, the WNY Class, an honorary member of the Ladies Aid Society, and an elder in the meeting. Surviving are her husband, Mr. Philip Malon Raiford, of Ivor; daughters Larraine Sheffield, Waverly, and Mrs. Mabeth Brown of Virginia Beach; sons Walter George Philip Raiford, Raiford, and John C. Raiford, all of Ivor; 11 grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Edward P. Lowe, Franklin, A. E. Drewry, and Mrs. I. D. Drewry, both of Zuni. The body was taken to W. J. M. Holland Funeral Home in Franklin where funeral services will be conducted Saturday p.m. by the Rev. James A. Coney, pastor of Corinth Friends Meeting. Virginia, United States Norfolk 2 December 1955 The Virginian-Pilot Page 10 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [7 October 1887 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA] [1 December 1955 - Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA] # Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Mrs. Otelia W. Raiford | |-------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 68 years | | Birth | 7 October 1887; Southampton County, Virginia, USA | | Death | 1 December 1955; Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA | # Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |-------------------------------|---------------------------|--------------------------| | Mrs. Otelia W. Raiford | Decedent | Ivor, Virginia | | Mr. Philip Malon Raiford | Husband | Ivor, Virginia | | Larraine Sheffield | Daughter | Waverly, Virginia | | Mrs. Mabeth Brown | Daughter | Virginia Beach, Virginia | | Walter George Philip Raiford | Son | Ivor, Virginia | | Raiford | Son | Ivor, Virginia | | John C. Raiford | Son | Ivor, Virginia | | 11 Grandchildren | Grandchildren | Unknown | | Mrs. Edward P. Lowe | Sister | Franklin, Virginia | | A. E. Drewry | Sister | Zuni, Virginia | | Mrs. I. D. Drewry | Sister | Zuni, Virginia | | George Washington West | Father (Predeceased) | Unknown | | Louisa Gay West | Mother (Predeceased) | Unknown | # Publication Details | Detail | Information | |------------------------------|---------------------| | Publication Date | 2 December 1955 | | Published In | The Virginian-Pilot | | Page Number | Page 10 | # Other Relevant Information Mrs. Otelia W. Raiford was an active member of the Corinth Friends Meeting and held various roles within the community including being an elder and honorary member of the Ladies Aid Society. ** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Mrs. Otelia West Raiford, aged 68, died on 1 Dec 1955 in Suffolk, Virginia. She was the daughter of George Washington and Louisa Gay West and was survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, and sisters. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** Funeral services for Mrs. Otelia West Raiford were conducted on 3 Dec 1955 by Rev. James A. Coney at W.J.M. Holland Funeral Home in Franklin, Virginia. Burial location is unknown. **Transcript of the Edited Obituary** Otelia West Raiford 7 October 1887 - 1 December 1955 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Otelia W. Raiford IVOR, Dec. 1 - Mrs. Otelia West Raiford, 68, of the Corinth Community, died this morning at Louise Obici Memorial Hospital after an illness of several months. She was the daughter of the late George Washington and Louisa Gay West of Southampton County, a member of the Corinth Friends Meeting, the WNY Class, an honorary member of the Ladies Aid Society, and an elder in the meeting. Surviving are her husband, Mr. Philip Malon Raiford of Ivor; daughters Larraine Sheffield of Waverly and Mrs. Mabeth Brown of Virginia Beach; three sons, Walter Raiford, George Philip Raiford, and John C. Raiford, all of Ivor; 11 grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Edward P. Lowe of Franklin, A.E. Drewry, and Mrs. I.D. Drewry, both of Zuni. The body was taken to W.J.M. Holland Funeral Home in Franklin where funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon by the Rev. James A. Coney, pastor of Corinth Friends Meeting. Virginia, United States Norfolk Dec 1955 The Virginian-Pilot 02 Page 10 Otelia West Raiford died in Louise Obici Memorial Hospital in Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia. Corinth Friends Meeting House is located between Hunterdale and Sedley, Virginia. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 October 1887 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA 1 December 1955 - Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA ** Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Age | Birth | Death | |----------------------------|-------|----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | Otelia West Raiford | 68 | 7 October 1887; Southampton County, Virginia | 1 December 1955; Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia | ** Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |--------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------| | Otelia West Raiford | Decedent | Ivor, Virginia | | Philip Malon Raiford | Husband | Ivor, Virginia | | Larraine Sheffield | Daughter | Waverly, Virginia | | Mabeth Brown | Daughter | Virginia Beach, Virginia | | Walter Raiford | Son | Ivor, Virginia | | George Philip Raiford | Son | Ivor, Virginia | | John C. Raiford | Son | Ivor, Virginia | | 11 Grandchildren | Grandchildren | Unknown | | Mrs. Edward P. Lowe | Sister | Franklin, Virginia | | A.E. Drewry | Sister | Zuni, Virginia | | Mrs. I.D. Drewry | Sister | Zuni, Virginia | | George Washington West | Father (predeceased) | Southampton County, Virginia | | Louisa Gay West | Mother (predeceased) | Southampton County, Virginia | ** Publication Details** | Detail | Information | |------------------------|---------------------| | Publication Date | December 1955 | | Source | The Virginian-Pilot | | Page Number | 10 | ** Other Relevant Information** Mrs. Otelia West Raiford was a member of the Corinth Friends Meeting and held various roles within the community including an elder and honorary member of the Ladies Aid Society. ** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Otelia West Raiford, aged 68, died on 1 Dec 1955 at Louise Obici Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of George Washington and Louisa Gay West and was survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, and sisters. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** Funeral services for Otelia West Raiford were conducted on 3 Dec 1955 by Rev. James A. Coney at Corinth Friends Meeting House, located between Hunterdale and Sedley, Virginia. --- **Transcript** Otelia West Raiford 7 October 1887 - 1 December 1955 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Otelia W. Raiford IVOR, 1 December - Mrs. Otelia West Raiford, 68, of the Corinth Community, died this morning at Louise Obici Memorial Hospital after an illness of several months. She was the daughter of the late George Washington and Louisa Gay West of Southampton County, a member of the Corinth Friends Meeting, the WNY Class, honorary member of the Ladies Aid Society, and an elder in the meeting. Surviving are her husband, Mr. Philip Malon Raiford, of Ivor; daughters Larraine Sheffield of Waverly and Mabeth Brown of Virginia Beach; three sons, Walter Raiford, George Philip Raiford, and John C. Raiford, all of Ivor; 11 grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Edward P. Lowe of Franklin, A. E. Drewry, and Mrs. I. D. Drewry, both of Zuni. The body was taken to W. J. M. Holland Funeral Home in Franklin where funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon by the Rev. James A. Coney, pastor of Corinth Friends Meeting. Virginia, United States Norfolk December 1955 The Virginian-Pilot 02 Page 10 Otelia West Raiford died in Louise Obici Memorial Hospital in Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia. Corinth Friends Meeting House is located between Hunterdale and Sedley, Virginia. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 October 1887 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA 1 December 1955 - Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA --- ** Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Age | Birth | Death | |--------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------| | Otelia West Raiford | 68 years | 7 October 1887; Southampton County, VA | 1 December 1955; Suffolk, Nansemond County, VA | --- ** Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |--------------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------------| | Otelia West Raiford | Decedent | Ivor, Virginia | | Philip Malon Raiford | Husband | Ivor, Virginia | | Larraine Sheffield | Daughter | Waverly, Virginia | | Mabeth Brown | Daughter | Virginia Beach, Virginia | | Walter Raiford | Son | Ivor, Virginia | | George Philip Raiford | Son | Ivor, Virginia | | John C. Raiford | Son | Ivor, Virginia | | 11 Grandchildren | Grandchildren | Unknown | | Mrs. Edward P. Lowe | Sister | Franklin, Virginia | | A. E. Drewry | Sister | Zuni, Virginia | | Mrs. I. D. Drewry | Sister | Zuni, Virginia | | George Washington West | Father (predeceased) | Southampton County, Virginia | | Louisa Gay West | Mother (predeceased) | Southampton County, Virginia | --- ** Publication Details** | Detail | Information | |-------------------------------|---------------------| | Publication Date | December 1955 | | Source | The Virginian-Pilot | --- ** Other Relevant Information** Otelia West Raiford was an active member of the Corinth Friends Meeting and contributed to her community through various roles in local organizations such as the Ladies Aid Society. # Narrative Summary of the Obituary Mrs. Otelia West Raiford, aged 68, died on 1 Dec 1955 in Ivor, Virginia. She was the daughter of George Washington and Louisa Gay West and was survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, and sisters. # Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for Mrs. Otelia West Raiford were conducted on 3 Dec 1955 by the Rev. James A. Coney at W.J.M. Holland Funeral Home in Franklin, Virginia. She was buried in Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley, Southampton County, Virginia. # Transcript of the Edited Obituary Otelia West Raiford 7 October 1887 - 1 December 1955 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Otelia W. Raiford IVOR, 1 Dec. - Mrs. Otelia West Raiford, 68, of the Corinth Community, died this morning at Louise Obici Memorial Hospital after an illness of several months. She was the daughter of the late George Washington and Louisa Gay West of Southampton County, a member of the Corinth Friends Meeting, the WNY Class, an honorary member of the Ladies Aid Society, and an elder in the meeting. Surviving are her husband, Mr. Philip Malon Raiford of Ivor; daughters Larraine Sheffield of Waverly and Mrs. Mabeth Brown of Virginia Beach; three sons, Walter Raiford, George Philip Raiford, and John C. Raiford, all of Ivor; 11 grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Edward P. Lowe of Franklin, A.E. Drewry, and Mrs. I.D. Drewry, both of Zuni. The body was taken to W.J.M. Holland Funeral Home in Franklin where funeral services will be conducted Saturday p.m. by the Rev. James A. Coney, pastor of Corinth Friends Meeting. Virginia, United States Norfolk Dec 1955 The Virginian-Pilot Page 10 Otelia West Raiford died in Louise Obici Memorial Hospital in Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia. Burial was in Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley, Southampton County, Virginia. Corinth Friends Meeting House is located between Hunterdale and Sedley, Virginia. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 October 1887 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA 1 December 1955 - Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA # Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Age | Birth | Death | |---------------------------------|--------|----------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------- | | Mrs. Otelia West Raiford | 68 | 7 October 1887; Southampton County, Virginia | 1 December 1955; Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia | # Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |---------------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------------| | Mrs. Otelia West Raiford | Decedent | Ivor, Virginia | | Mr. Philip Malon Raiford | Husband | Ivor, Virginia | | Larraine Sheffield | Daughter | Waverly, Virginia | | Mrs. Mabeth Brown | Daughter | Virginia Beach, Virginia | | Walter Raiford | Son | Ivor, Virginia | | George Philip Raiford | Son | Ivor, Virginia | | John C. Raiford | Son | Ivor, Virginia | | 11 grandchildren | Grandchildren | Unknown | | Mrs. Edward P. Lowe | Sister | Franklin, Virginia | | A.E. Drewry | Sister | Zuni, Virginia | | Mrs. I.D. Drewry | Sister | Zuni, Virginia | | George Washington West | Father (predeceased) | Southampton County, Virginia | | Louisa Gay West | Mother (predeceased) | Southampton County, Virginia | # Publication Details | Detail | Information | |--------------------------------|---------------------| | Publication Date | December 1955 | | Source | The Virginian-Pilot | | Page Number | Page 10 | # Other Relevant Information Otelia West Raiford was a member of the Corinth Friends Meeting and held various roles within her community including being an elder in the meeting and an honorary member of the Ladies Aid Society.