Mary Virginia Cannon Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary Virginia Hamilton Cannon , age 83, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. She was surrounded by the presence of God and both her earthly and heavenly family. Virginia was born on May 17, 1936 in Scanlon, Florida to Archie Elmo and Erma Hamilton. After two years of courtship, she married John David (J.D.) Cannon on June 11, 1954. They celebrated 65 years of marriage this year. God blessed them with four sons and one daughter. After Virginia graduated from Dixie County High School, she worked at Peaches Grocery Store followed by Cheeks Drug Store, Langston Insurance Agency and Hill Insurance in Cross City. Virginia was a faithful and loyal servant in all areas of her life. Some of the things that Grandma was passionate about was serving and loving the Lord, her family, her church family, praying, cooking, staying at the camp and telling riddles to her grandkids. Grandma prayed and provided for those in need daily. Virginia was an active and devoted member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church where she served as Sunday School Teacher, Song Leader, Youth Director and Women’s Ministries President. Virginia is in heaven worshiping Jesus with her son Anthony Cannon and awaiting to be joined by her husband J.D., along with their sons and daughters-in-love, Tommy and Diane, David and Pam, Anthony’s wife Debbie, Timmy and Lynn. Her daughter, Delene and son-in-love, Jody. Grandchildren: John Hamilton, Melanie Amrell, Jennifer (John) Driggers, Duane (Meagon) Cannon, Jessica (Dell) Mathis, Dusty (Nichole) Cannon, Trell Cannon, Jana (Joseph) Richardson, Britni, Joleigh, Baylie and Josh Robson. Greatgrandchildren: Calista, Gracie, Jadie, Jake, Julianna, Kamille, Clay, Claire, Emilee, Noah, Brooklyn, Karson, Josey, Isaiah and Emre, her brother Howard (Joyce) Hamilton and sister Patsy Gamble along with other extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Freddie Love Hires and other loved ones. Funeral services for Mrs. Cannon will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Raymond Wilcox and Bro. Timmy Cannon officiating. Interment will follow in Cross City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 5 – 8 PM. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City, Florida 352-498-5400 and Chiefland, Florida 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com

Mary Virginia Cannon

May 17, 1936 - August 7, 2019