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1925
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2021
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Spotswood Box Obituary
Mrs. Box was born in Martinsville, VA on April 25, 1925, a daughter of the late Samuel Stanhope Walker and Virginia Dudley Walker.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Box is predeceased by: her husband, George Henry Box, Jr.; a brother, Lee Dudley Walker; and a grandson, George Walker Box, Jr.
Surviving are: two sons, George Walker Box of Essex, VA, and Kemp Dudley Box (Elizabeth) of Columbia; grandchildren, Mary Spotswood Box Underwood (Joseph) of Franklin, TN, Samuel Kemp Box, and Elizabeth Fields Box, both Columbia; three great-grandchildren, George Edward, Henry Raulston and Harmson Walker Underwood, all of Franklin TN; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Mitchell Walker; and number of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the caregivers, Gloria Dorsey, Carol Graham, Deloris McCutchen, Doretha Linner and Martha Wright.
Services will be private.
The family suggests memorials to: Broad Street Christian Church, 106 Broad St, Martinsville, VA 24112, or to the charity of ones choice.
Please sign a guestbook at: www.mayerfuneralhome.com.
The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Rachelle Lavelle
February 14, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed getting to Spotwood through Gee and Mary. She was a true character.
Rachelle Lavelle
June 13, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Spotty- I enjoyed spending time with her. I will always remember my time spent with her and grandchildren! Rachelle
Ruth Smith
June 11, 2021
Your mother was a special person and I loved that I was able to reconnect with her while G was at VES. M y love to you all. Ruth
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