Virginia Ann Cummings Stewart

Virginia "Ann Cummings" was born in Richmond,Virginia on April 28,1934,to Thomas & Virginia Cummings. Virginia,known as Ann Cummings to most,grew up in the east end of the city. She attended Maggie Walker High School where she received an academic degree in 1952. She attended Virginia Union University and graduated in 1956 with a degree in Mathematics.Ann began her career in the medical field where she worked in the lab at MCV Hospital and then later at McGuire Hospital. Ann married Henry Whitaker and to this union three children were born,Glendalynn,Michael and Karen.In 1961,Ann married the late Joseph Stewart and resided with her children and Joseph in Fort Pork,Louisiana. Ann and the children traveled to many countries during her marriage to Joseph. Once settled in Louisiana,Ann was employed as a Nurse in Fort Pork Hospital. They returned to Virginia in 1964 where they purchased a house in the north side of Richmond.Ann joined the City of Richmond Police Department,where she worked in the Juvenile Division from 2/24/1969-8/31/1974 under the supervision of Lt. Julius Johnson. She was the first Afro-American woman to be promoted to the Detective Division in 1974. She worked as a Detective for the City of Richmond from 8/3/1974- 1/23//1981 under the supervision of Captain Minor Lord. During her span of employment with the City of Richmond Police Department,she received 13 Letters of Accommodation.Among them included recognition of meritorious police conduct performed in the line of duty. She retired from the police department in 1981. In 1985,Ann joined the Richmond City School System as a security specialist at John F. Kennedy High School,where she also later retired.Ann was a friendly,fun,loving and giving Christian Woman who was always willing to give and help others. She was a longtime member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and participated in various organizations there. She also participated in several activities for seniors including water aerobics and a ladies sewing group. In addition she was a member of Engine Company #9 & Associates,The Richmond Retired Police Officers Association and East End Chapter #79 Order of the Eastern Star,Prince Hall Affiliated.She leaves,to cherish fond memories,two daughters,Glendalynn Glover and Karen Farrar;one son,Michael Whitaker;two sons-in-law,George Farrar and Bennie Glover;five grandchildren,Brandon Glover,Bradford Glover,Cassandra Whitaker,Makeita Sykes(Benjamin),and Adaire Haskins;four great-grandchildren,Aliyaa Glover,Dejah Sykes,Benjamin Sykes,Armani Haskins;one aunt,Narcissus Orange of Timmonsville,South Carolina;two sisters-in-law,Mary Cummings and Lelia Cummings;a devoted cousin,Sarah Berkeley;special friends and relatives including John & Peggy Jackson,Madelyn Williams,Raymond and Audrey Johnson, and the ladies of Ms. Allen's sewing class, a host of nieces and nephews,cousins and friends.

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Virginia Ann Cummings Stewart

April 28, 1934 - April 25, 2010