Virginia Miller Watson, age 82, of Brownwood Road, Deep Gap North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at Glenbridge Rehabilitation Center.

Born on July 11, 1942, in Watauga County, Virginia, she was the cherished daughter of Effie Carroll Miller and Turner Oliver Miller. In the mountains of Watauga County, she touched the lives of everyone around her with her kindness, generosity, and delicious home-cooked meals, always sharing her love through the warmth of her kitchen.

A woman of great warmth and strength, Virginia lived a life dedicated to her family, friends, and students. She dedicated 42 years of her life to serving the children and families of Parkway Elementary School as a bus driver. Most of all, she especially loved spending time in the kitchen, cooking alongside her very special great-granddaughter, Amber, passing down family recipes, and creating lasting memories. In her quiet moments, she found peace watching the birds in her backyard.

Virginia married Allie T. Watson, and together they shared a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Their family was blessed with four beautiful children: Betty of Deep Gap, Wayne (Jane) of Lenoir, and David (Vickie) of Triplett. They were heartbroken by the beloved loss of their son, Randy. Through the years Virginia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She gave endlessly of herself, offering a listening ear, a comforting hug, and a smile to brighten anyone's day.

Virginia is survived by her children Betty, Wayne (Jane), and David (Vickie); grandsons Cody, Colton, and Tylar; granddaughter Kristin Lilly; very special great-granddaughter Amber (Meah); sisters Nancy Hurley and Pansy Leftwich; fur babies Buddy, Evi, and Sprinkles; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Allie T. Watson; son, Randy; mother, Effie Carol Miller; father, Turner Oliver Miller; and her brothers Johnny and Dennis Miller.

A special thank you is extended to Medi Home Hospice and Glenbridge Rehabilitation Center for their loving care of Virginia.

A viewing will be held January 2, 2025, from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. in Hampton Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a service at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Jennifer Moore will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Laurel Springs Cemetery.

The pallbearers for the service will be, Frankie Tugman, Roy Triplett, Gary Childers, Merle Todd, and Dr. Lanny Monroe.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.