Arbeautis Rice Walburn, age 88, of Gallipolis, died Saturday evening March 11, 2006 at her residence. Born April 2, 1917 in the Swan Creek Community in Gallia County, she was the daughter of the late Alva and Veva Richie Waugh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Harry Walburn.
Arbeautis was a retired employee of the Gallipolis Developmental Center, and volunteered for the Red Cross at Holzer Medical Center. She was a member of the Nazarene Church in Middleport.
She is survived by:
Daughter: Janice Houck (Robert) Burge of Houston, TX.
Step Daughter: Aunda (Gene) Klein of Middleport
Two Grandsons: Erin Burge of Charleston, SC.
Andrew Burge of Honolulu, HI.
Two Step Grandchildren: Michelle Wilson of Shade
Eugene Klein Jr. of Columbus
Four Step Great Grandchildren
Sister: Justine Neal of Crown City
Brother: Calvin (Lenice) Waugh of Crown City
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM. Friday March 17, 2006 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood funeral Home with Rev. Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 6-8 PM.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the charity of your choice in her memory.
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