Mrs. Virginia Buxton, age 94, Jonesborough, passed away Friday, November 22, 2013 at the Four Oaks Health Care Center.

Mrs. Buxton was born August 1, 1919 in Minnesota, daughter of the late William Herman & Martha Milbrett Hillway. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Robert Edward Buxton, and two brothers, Tyrus Hillway and Bayard Hillway

Mrs. Buxton grew up in Minneapolis, and Sheridan Oregon, and attended Oregon State University where she met her husband.

From 1959 to 1967, the Buxton family lived in Johnson City, where Mrs. Buxton worked for WETB radio and owned The Stitching Post knit shop for several years. After living in the Buffalo, New York area for more than a decade, Mr. and Mrs. Buxton retired to Jonesborough where Mrs. Buxton lived for the past thirty years.

Mrs. Buxton was a published author; among her works were “Roseville Pottery for Love or Money” and “Knitting know-How,” and she was a contributor to “History of Washington County Tennessee,” along with articles in many other publications. She was also an Architect, designing homes for builders in Ventura, California.

Mrs. Buxton attended Jonesborough Presbyterian Church and was a past member of the Schubert Club and the Monday Club.

Survivors include three sons, Tye Buxton, Jonesborough, Brian Buxton, Atlanta, GA; and Tim Buxton, New Hampshire; brother, Charles Hillway, Los Angles, California; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at the Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Allen Huff officiating.

Pallbearers will be family & friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the church or charitable organization of your choice.