Virginia left a legacy of good works exemplifying faithful service to the Lord and to her family. Virginia was a dedicated worker for Christ at her local church, Monticello #1 Church of God in Christ, under the previous leadership of Pastor Sherman Skinner and current leader, Pastor Jemie Davis, where she was a longtime member. She dedicated her life to Christ at the age of 23 and continued in holiness until her rest. Virginia worked in many different capacities on both local and district levels as she was running for the Lord. She was a licensed Missionary and District Field Representative for the Evangelism Department of the Monticello District COGIC under the leadership of Superintendent Roy L. Simmons. She also worked as treasurer and secretary for her local church. She was always found to be in service in high praise and testifying to the goodness of the Lord.
Virginia married the love of her life, Mr. Lerone (Booster) Clifton, at the age of 16. She worked outside her home in a domestic capacity and always found time for her family and her church.
She was preceded in death by her husband; five sisters, Lucille Hopkins, Laverne Clifton, Francis Owens, Maxine Washington and Clara McCoy; and four brothers, Roosevelt, Sylvester, John and Jessie Ferrell.
Virginia leaves to cherish her memories, two daughters, Dorothy (Jerry Don) Foster and Brenda (Donald) Freeman, both of Monticello, AR; one sister, Betty (Eddie) Walton of Chicago, IL; four grandchildren, Donald, Shameka, Jerrilyn, and Latrice; 12 great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Wilmar Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(9)
Meredith Lowe Lanum
Little Rock, AR Sunday, October 28, 2018 Rest in peace my dear friend Virginia)Melba Wright
Crossett, AR Thursday, October 25, 2018 My sincere prayers for the familyJudy Floyd
Las Vegas, NV Wednesday, October 24, 2018 My condolences to the family. Keeping you all In my prayers. May God give you strength at this time.Betty Ollison
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 23, 2018 To the family of Mrs Virginia. She was a very sweet and kind person. She will be sadly missed by the staff of Transitions. Prayers going up for the familyGreen Family
, AR Monday, October 22, 2018 Sending heartfelt condolences to the family of Virginia. May our heavenly father grant you strength in your time of sorrow and may his promises of a resurrection bring you comfort and hope in the days ahead. Acts 24:15, John 5:28,29Trilisa Marshall
Monticello, AR Sunday, October 21, 2018 This is so hard to lose a very special love one but family just know God is with us all and will wipe away all our sorrows and tears. Aunt Virginia Clifton lived a Life for the Lord and the angels are rejoicing. Aunt Virginia wants us to live that same life and serve God too the way she did. RIP/RIL Aunt Virginia CliftonMuch Love Family
Trilisa Marshll
Brenda Rash
New Orleans, LA Saturday, October 20, 2018 I have fond memories of Virginia and her family. My mother loved Virginia and her sisters. G-d bless the memories. I know she and mother, Ms Rash are resting in the sweet by and by. And they have met on that beautiful shore. RIP Virginia! prayers for your family.Carrie Hutson
Monticello, AR Friday, October 19, 2018 Praying for the familyJacqueline Jones
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 18, 2018 Condolences to the family. Mrs. Virginia was such a sweet lady.