Virginia E. (Watson) Chester

Virginia E. (Watson) Chester, 57, of Newburgh, entered into Heaven's gate on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, at her home.

Virginia was born in Cambridge, Ohio, on May 2, 1949. She graduated from Bosse High School [Class of 1967?] and worked as an instructional aide in the Warrick County School Corporation. She also served on the Warrick County Community Corrections Advisory Board and the Historic Preservation Commission.

Virginia was a long time member of Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. She especially enjoyed singing glory to God as a member of the praise team. She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, niece, and a friend to many. She will be greatly missed by all.

She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Watson.

Virginia is survived by her husband of 40 years, Allen Chester III, of Newburgh; mother, Nadine Watson, of Evansville; sons, Deon Chester and wife, Katrina, of Tuscola, Ill., and Derek Chester of Newburgh; daughters, Vivian Holiday and husband, Charles, of Evansville and Valerie Chester of Evansville; grandchildren, Olivia Chester and Donovan Chester; uncle, aunt, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, at Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church, 867 E. Walnut St., officiated by Reverend Larry Rascoe, with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery in Newburgh. Friends may visit from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday at Alexander Newburgh Chapel and from 11 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association of Indiana, 1101 Washington Square, Evansville, IN 47715. Condolences may be made online at www.mem.com. Arrangements by Alexander Newburgh Chapel, 5333 State Road 261.

Tributes

January 23, 2007

To the Chester family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Virginia will truly be missed, and I pray that you will find comfort in your memories, and God will strengthen you through your time of grief.

Wanda Tinsley (Evansville, IN )

January 23, 2007

To the Chester Family: My deepest sympathy is extended to the entire family, and remembering all in prayer. I only knew Sis Chester for a short while. She always teased me about joining and singing in the Choir at Nazarene. I know she is singing in heaven. May God bless you and keep you all in his loving care. She'll truly be missed.

Patsy Moore (Evansville, IN )

January 23, 2007

You’re in our thoughts and prayers the kids enjoyed her as their teacher.

JOSEPH WESTERFIELD (CHANDLER, IN )

January 23, 2007

We have so many fond memories of celebrations shared with Virginia. We love you all so much. We're weeping with you and at the same time smiling a lot as we remember good times spent with your family.

Susanna Williams (Carmel, IN )

January 23, 2007

Deon & Family,
I want to offer my condolences to you and your family. You had a great lady for a mom. I always enjoyed my time around her. May God bless your family.

Jeff Green (Newburgh, IN )

January 23, 2007

It was my pleasure to work with Virginia at Loge Elementary. She was a wonderful person and co-worker. We had a lot of good times that year. My sympathies are with the family.

Phyllis Fisher (Chandler, IN )

January 23, 2007

You are in my prayers. I could always count on seeing my classmate when I visited Nazarene. May she rest in peace.

Susie McKnight-Boggs (Hopkinsville, KY )

January 23, 2007

To the Chester Family:
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Psalms 30: 5

I truly praise God for the special relationship that Mrs. Virginia and I shared. May God wrap his tender loving arms around you to carry you at your weakest hour. Love Arthena

Arthena Thomas (Newburgh, IN )

January 23, 2007

Mr. Chester,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. You have a wonderful family and I know that you will come together during this time of grief.

Jeff Probus (Charlestown, IN )

January 23, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Deon, Katrina, Olivia and Donovan - you are special to us!

Charlene Williams (Princeton, IN )

To the Chester family, I will greatly miss Virginia. She was very special to me. May God strengthen and keep you in his care during this time. Prayerfully,
Mary Arnett (Cindy Chester's sister.

Mary Arnett (Henderson, KY)

January 23, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Latosha Weatherford (Evansville, IN)

January 23, 2007

Vivian and Family,
You are all in our prayers. I will miss hearing your mother sing praises to the Lord. I do know she's in his very special choir in heaven.
God Bless,
Beth Mayfield & Family

Beth Mayfield (Evansville, IN )

January 23, 2007

Allen
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

Jack Shreve (IN)

January 23, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time. It is not easy losing a parent and loved one. I been down this road just a few years ago and I just want to let you know that it will get better with time. Keep God close to your heart and his love will comfort you as well as all the comfort your family and friends. God Bless.

Angela Tinner (Rogers) (Evansville)