[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 186 (Tuesday, November 27, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1554]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE LIFE OF EVELYNN BELLE TURBEVILLE WARE

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 27, 2018

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor 
the life of Mrs. Evelynn Belle Turbeville Ware. As a constituent of 
Hillsboro, Virginia, Belle devoted her life to her family and public 
service. She was dedicated to her beloved husband, John, and together 
they raised four children. Belle is survived by daughter: Vicki Ware 
Albert and her husband Charles; daughter Paige Ware Petro and her 
husband Mark; son John Ware; son Mark Ware and his wife Amie; 10 
grandchildren: Jeremy Barry, Lindsay Albert, Kendall Albert, Morgan 
Petro, Chris Petro, Jordan Ware, Jackson Ware, Evan Ware, Matthew Ware, 
and Nathan Ware; and 2 great grandchildren: Owen Barry and Kyle Barry.
  Belle was a long-time resident of Hillsboro, Virginia having moved 
there with her parents and sister during the end of World War II. After 
they married, Belle and John moved to a tiny house in town where they 
lived while restoring a Victorian farmhouse they purchased in 
Hillsboro. Belle was one of the founding members of what is now the 
Short Hill Historical Society and helped save the Old Stone School from 
demolition. She served as an active member of this non-profit for 42 
years and was most fond of the Christmas in Hillsboro Historic Homes 
Tour. Belle had a drive and a passion to support the people and causes 
she held dear.
  Following in the footsteps of her mother who was the first female 
mayor in the Commonwealth of Virginia, she devoted her entire life to a 
career as a public servant who profoundly impacted our community. Belle 
served on the Hillsboro Town Council and for many years, she was the 
Town Treasurer, ultimately becoming Hillsboro's Vice Mayor. Belle was 
also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and each 
year recognized an elementary school student at Hillsboro with the DAR 
award. Belle's heart was sincere in her service to the community, and 
her legacy serves as inspiration for others in public service.
  Belle was enthusiastic about serving the Lord as member of the 
congregation of the Hillsboro United Methodist Church and the United 
Methodist Women's Group. Belle sang in the choir and was instrumental 
in many volunteer efforts through the church which included making 
apple butter, raising money through a yard sale, helping prepare and 
serve the annual freewill offering holiday dinner, packaging and 
donating meals for local families in need, hosting the annual church 
picnic, and helping with a local food bank. Belle also built her life 
working at a medical practice for thirty years before retiring.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me as we recognize the extraordinary 
life and legacy of Mrs. Evelynn Belle Turbeville Ware. The impact she 
has had on the Commonwealth of Virginia and to our country will never 
be forgotten, and I offer our deepest condolences to the Ware family.

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