08/19/07 - NNHS Newsletter -
Mildred 'Pop' Wilder Rawls Steiger
Mildred Wilder Rawls Steiger
(21 Dec 1910 - 23 July 2007)
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08/19/07 - NNHS Newsletter -
Mildred Wilder Rawls Steiger |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
We have sad news this morning. Mildred "Pop" Wilder Rawls Steiger,
mother of
Charlotte Rawls Bowry ('59), 
Lee Rawls (Ferguson HS - '65) and
Tom Rawls (Ferguson HS - '67), passed away on July 23, 2007 at the age of
87.
I remember Mrs. Rawls so well from my days at Trinity Methodist Church. She was a darling tiny little woman, but when she flashed that frequent smile of hers, the whole room glowed in its warmth.
From the Daily Press - 08/19/07:
Mildred 'Pop' Rawls Steiger
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NEWS - Mildred 'Pop' Rawls Steiger, 87, went to be home with her Lord on
Monday, July 23, 2007. She was born in Clayton, N.C., on Dec. 21, 1919, to
Joseph Norman Wilder and Mattie Lorraine Dodd. 'Pop' worked with her
husband, Ash, in the insurance business for many years. She enjoyed playing
bridge, golf, and bird watching. She was an active member of Trinity United
Methodist Church, Newport News, for more than 50 years. 'Pop' was preceded
in death by her husband of 41 years, Ashburn LeRoy Rawls Sr., and by her
second husband, George James Steiger, after 10 years of marriage. She was
also preceded in death by her sister, Pearl Wilder Young, and by her
son-in-law, William Thomas Bowry Sr. She is survived by her daughter,
Charlotte Rawls Bowry, and sons, Ashburn LeRoy Rawls Jr. and his wife, Anne,
and Thomas Alfred Rawls and his wife, Jean. Also surviving are her
grandchildren, William Thomas Bowry Jr., Matthew Ashburn Bowry, Lori Rawls
Parvaiz and her husband, Omar, Christopher Ashburn Rawls and his wife,
Ginny, Stephen Wilder Rawls and Mark Thomas Rawls, and the children and
grandchildren of Jim Steiger. A memorial service will be conducted at 11
a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at Peninsula Funeral Home, officiated by the Rev.
Edward H. Wright and the Rev. Elizabeth A.S. Wright, former pastors of
Trinity United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends after the
service at the funeral home until 1 p.m. The family would like to offer its
appreciation to the staff at The Arbors and The Newport for the loving care
which they provided for the past several years. In lieu of flowers, a gift
to a favorite charity would be appreciated by the family. Peninsula Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Daily Press on 8/19/2007. Guest Book |
| It has been my pleasure to know "Pop" and some of her family over the past 40 years. My condolences to you all on the passing of this lovely woman--one of my favorite patients from Dr. Mirmelstein days. Love, Lettie |
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Lettie MacCleery
(Newport News, VA) - August 19, 2007 Contact me |
Our deepest sympathies are extended to her friends and family at this difficult time.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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Servant of God, Well Done!
Words by
Charles Wesley (28 Dec 1707 - 29 Mar 1788)
Music by
George J. Elvey (27 Mar 1816 - 9 Dec 1893)
(The Methodist Hymnal, 1966, #288)
Wesley wrote this hymn in 1770 on
the occasion of the death of clergyman George White.
Elvey's tune, "Diademata", has been set to several other hymns, notably "Crown
Him with Many Thorns" and "Soldiers of Christ, Arise".
Servant of God, well done!
Thy glorious warfare’s past;
The battle’s fought, the race is won,
And thou art crowned at last.
With saints enthroned on high,
Thou dost thy Lord proclaim,
And still to God salvation cry,
Salvation to the Lamb!
O happy, happy soul!
In ecstasies of praise,
Long as eternal ages roll,
Thou seest Thy Savior’s face.
Redeemed from earth and pain,
Ah! when shall we ascend,
And all in Jesus’ presence reign
With our translated friend?
"Servant of God, Well Done!" midi courtesy of http://www.norbry.net/midi/archive/hymn/ - 01/13/06
"Servant of God, Well Done!" lyrics courtesy of http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/e/servogod.htm - 01/13/06
Blackwork Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04
Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of http://gregolsengallery.com – 03/15/05
Anchor clip art courtesy of
Steve Silsby
(FHS - '72) of NC - 12/14/05
Thanks, Steve!
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