Virginia Godwin Moses Babcock of Appomattox, our loving and devoted Mother, Granny, Granny Ginny, Sister, Sis Gin and friend passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2010, at Babcock Manor. She was the widow of Harold Webster Babcock, Sr. who died on February 10, 1999. They were married for 61 years.

Mrs. Babcock was born in Appomattox County, on September 14, 1920, to the late Senator Charles Thomas Moses and Mary Virginia Godwin Moses.

She is survived by her son, Harold Webster Babcock, Jr. and his wife, Barbara of Amherst; her daughter, Patricia Babcock House and her husband, Marvin of Appomattox and Pat's sister, Gaye Keiffert of Waynesboro; her grandchildren, the special lights of her eyes, Traci P. Horne and husband, Mike of Forest, B. H. Paulette, III of Appomattox, M. J. House, III and wife, Amy of Appomattox, Susan H. Gardenhour and her husband, Joey of Springfield; step granddaughter, Dawn Thrasher and husband, Ed of Madison Heights; step-grandsons, Tony Williams and wife, Shannon and David Williams and wife, Tammy; her great-grandchildren, who were the apples of her eyes, Morgan Bryn, Madison Anne, and Courtney Virginia Horne of Forest, Grant Mason and Grace McKenzie Paulette of Appomattox, Adam Colby and Patrick Carrington House of Appomattox, and Joseph Conner and Carley Elizabeth Gardenhour of Springfield; her sister and best friend, Clara Whitney Herndon of Brookneal and her sister-in-law, Rachel Babcock of Amherst.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn Moses Lusardi; her brother, Charles T. Moses, Jr.; and a special aunt, Nettie Moses Dresser Martin.

Virginia was a graduate of Appomattox County High School and received her B. A. from Lynchburg College in 1969 and her Masters in Education in 1971 from the University of Virginia. She taught school at Clifford, VA and served as a probation counselor and supervisor for the 24th Judicial Juvenile and Domestic Relations Circuit Court systems in Amherst, Appomattox, Campbell, and Charlotte counties for 10 years. Followed by 16 years with the Appomattox Department of Social Services where she retired as Executive Director in 1987. She served on the State Department of Mental Health and Retardation and Substance Abuse Services Board being appointed by Governor Wilder.

Virginia always worked for the betterment of her town, surrounding community, State and Nation. As a member of many different organizations she worked to promote patriotism, good citizenship, preservation of our history and beautification of our nation. She never hesitated to call anyone from Appomattox to Richmond to Washington to let her views be know. If anyone called Virginia needing help she was always willing to help.

In 1987, she served on the board for the Appomattox Chamber of Commerce, from 1975 – 1982 she served on the Central Virginia Community Service Board, from 1988 – 1991 she served on the Central Virginia Commission on Aging, from 1989-1992 on the Central Virginia Long-term Care and Nutrition Committee, from 1989-1991 on the Central Virginia Community Service Board Legislative Committee for Long Range Planning, and from 1987-1989 on the Central Virginia Crisis Line.

Before her decline in health she was an active member of Memorial United Methodist Church in Appomattox, where she taught Sunday school from 1960-1980 and was a member of the Life Lighters Circle. She was also a member of the Appomattox Woman's Club, Appomattox Garden Club, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation Auxiliary, Appomattox County Historical Society, Appomattox Volunteers, and she was an organizing member of the Red Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

She loved her home "Charmos" and enjoyed entertaining there for her family and various organizations.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 5, 2010, in Memorial United Methodist Church by the Rev. Joseph Lotts. Burial will follow in the Babcock Family Cemetery.

The family will receive friends today from 7-8:30 p.m. at Robinson Funeral Home and other times at the residence.

The family gives a special "Thank You" to all the staff of Babcock Manor for all their loyal support and love given to Virginia and they extend a heartfelt "Thanks" to her special caregiver, Barbara Hensley, who was so faithful to her and always by her side. They would also like to thank her hospice nurse, Beverly Davis for all the wonderful care given by her.

Those wishing to make memorials please consider the Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation, PO Box 1398, Brookneal, VA 24528 or your favorite charity.

Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family and an online condolence may be sent to www.robinsonfuneral.com