Virginia (Butterbaugh) Buckingham Worley

Jul 18, 1913 - Sep 17, 2002

WORLEY, VIRGINIA BUTTERBAUGH BUCKINGHAM age 89, of Birmingham died September 17, 2002. She was born July 18, 1913 in Nappanee. Indiana and her parents were Charles David Butterbaugh and Bessie Wysong Butterbaugh. Her childhood and early adult years were spent in South Bend, Indiana.

She was married to Blythe B. Buckingham and Loren F. Worley, both of whom predeceased her. She was an astute businesswoman, working first as a dental assistant and then later, after having been trained at the Vogue School of Applied Design in Chicago, as a designer and milliner of women's hats. The last twentyfour years of her career were with Bromberg & Company in Mountain Brook. She served her God through her artistic talents.

Many churches throughout Birmingham as well as the Southeast display needlework - tapestries, kneelers, paraments - that were either designed, blocked, or stitched by her. She touched many lives through her own handiwork and in teaching others. Music was always an important part of her life. While living in South Bend she was the organist and choir director at the Ridgedale Presbyterian Church. At South Highland Presbyterian Church here in Birmingham where she was a long time member she served as the interim choir director in the 1950s.

She was also a member of the Mary B. Dobyns Church School class. She was proudest of her family and especially enjoyed keeping up with the activities of her grandchildren and great grandchildren as they grew and matured.

Survivors include: a daughter, Suzanne B. Benton and her husband John; grandchildren: Susan Lee Benton, John Benton III and his wife Maria, and Barbara Benton Flynt and her husband Brad. Great grandchildren are Kate Benton, John Benton IV, Derek Williams, and David Flynt. A sister, Waneta B. Jackson, also survives along with a niece and several great nephews and a great niece.

The service of Witness to the Resurrection will be in the Chapel of South Highland Presbyterian Church. 2035 Highland Avenue, at 11 AM on Friday, September 20, 2002. Visitation with the family will be at the conclusion of the service in the reception area. The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be sent to the Mathes Scholarship Fund, South Highland Presbyterian Church. P.O. Box 55933, Birmingham, AL 35255, or the Presbyterian Home for Children, P.O. Drawer 577, Talladega, AL 35161. JohnsRidout's Southside Chapel, 251- 5254, directing.

Birmingham Post-Herald Birmingham, AL, 19 Sep 2002

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