Virginia Cornell Bailey Cuthrell born September 17, 1938 to William McKinley and Louise Bailey. Her earthly assignment was completed God called her home

on August 22, 2021. She was married to Lloyd McKindley Cuthrell for 41 years, to their union they had three children, Lloyd McKindley "Pookie", Gregory DeWayne,

and Kenneth Wayne Cuthrell.

She graduated from Atkins High School in 1957. Afterwards she completed Administrative Studies at a local institution in Winston-Salem.

She was a long standing member of Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church of Arcadia.

Her professional career was spent as an entrepreneur for commercial and residential cleaning services. She had a profitable cleaning business for over 40 plus years. She had over 30 clients and in the Winston-Salem metro area.

Virginia was a very active member of her community. She had been instrumental in founding the Happy Hill Neighborhood Association (HHNA). In 1952, Happy Hill Gardens was completed and became the state's first federally funded housing project in Winston-Salem. Over the years Happy Hill become plagued by drugs and crime. Virginia took a stance against crime and drugs. Her efforts significantly reduced criminal activity in the area and made it safe for families to flourish.

Her works live on, HHNA is also doing a mentoring program for youth, an intergenerational reading program, and has plans to bring fresh produce into the community. The group is also supportive of rehabbing the historic shotgun houses in the community.

She thoroughly enjoyed her family, traveling, cooking and was meticulous about being organized and tidy.

In addition to her husband, Virginia was preceded in death by her oldest sons, Lloyd Jr. and Gregory.

Cherishing her memory, she is survived by her son, Kenneth and his wife Shelby, two granddaughters: Karmen and Kaila; three grandsons: D'Andre, Kameron, & Cory Cuthrell; one sister, Aurelia Bailey Stribling; brothers and sisters-in-law: Rufus (Alberta) Cuthrell, Matthew (Jane) Cuthrell of El Paso, Magalen Cuthrell,

and Pecolia Cuthrell, a host of nephews, nieces, family and friends.

Funeral service will be private on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 11:30 AM at Goodwill Baptist Church, 541 Goodwill Road, Clemmons, NC with Minister Alberta Cuthrell, officiating and eulogist. Mrs. Cuthrell may be publicly viewed Friday, August 27, 2021 from 12:00 PM ~ 5:00 PM at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home.

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