The Shadow
Doris Jamison, the wife of former Covington Mayor Jack Jamison, passed away Friday at the age of 85, at the Woodlands Nursing Home in Clifton Forge.
She was the wife of the late James Ludwell “Jack” Jamison, to whom she was married for 46 years.
Mrs. Jamison was born May 17, 1934, in Covington, the daughter of the late Rader N. Laughorne and Cynthia Stinnett Laughorne.
A lifetime resident of this community, she was a 1951 graduate of Covington High School.
Mrs. Jamison was a lifelong member of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church, a member of Church Circle No. 2, a Children’s Sunday school and Bible school teacher, a Girl Scout leader, a member of Little Page Sunday School Class, Garden Club and Red Hats.
She was the “First Lady of Covington,” during the 19 years that her husband served as mayor.
Mrs. Jamison had a green thumb and loved gardening, bird watching out of her kitchen window and participating in line dance classes.
She enjoyed walking, reading good books and watching great movies.
But most of all, she loved spending time with her family.
She was very proud of her four daughters and was their cheerleader, advisor, babysitter, friend, confidante and model of living a Christian life.
She was loved and cherished by her nine grandchildren.
When the adults were gathered in one room, “Grammy” could be found sitting on the floor in the next room with the grandchildren, playing games and reading to them.
Mrs. Jamison is survived by three loving daughters, Karen J. Robertson and husband Harry “Tad” of Covington, Susan J. VanLandingham and husband Charles of Chesapeake and Jackie J. Payne and husband Daniel of Fredericksburg; 10 grandchildren, Sarah Robertson MacDonald and husband Matt, Laura Robertson, Nicole VanLandingham King and husband Wesley, James VanLandingham, Rachel VanLandingham, Adam Payne, Nathan Payne, John Payne, Kendall Payne and Hunter Payne; three great-grandchildren, Ethan MacDonald, Mitchell MacDonald and Jack Payne; two sisters, Kathleen L. Loan and husband Jerry of New Castle and Bonnie L. Patterson of Covington; sister-in-law, Doris Croxton; brother-in-law, Edward Landis Sr.; a special caregiver and friend, Charlene Walker; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Jamison was preceded in death by her eldest daughter, Cynthia “Cindy” J. Casto.
A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m. today at McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jim Moss officiating.
Interment followed in Alleghany Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were James VanLandingham, Adam Payne, Nathan Payne, Wesley King, Edward Landis Jr., Mark Landis and Barry Jamison Jr.
The family received friends Monday evening, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Loving Funeral Home.
The family suggests that memorial tributes take the form of donations to the CF Foundation, 7202 Glen Forest Drive, Suite 102, Richmond, Va. 23226, in honor of her granddaughter, Rachel VanLandingham. Please note “Rachel’s Hope” in the memo.
Arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.
