Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Location: Hidenwood Presbyterian Church
Julia Meigs Ahearn passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the age of 98. She was a native of Wilmington, NC, and lived in Newport News for 75 years. Julia was a charter member of Hidenwood Presbyterian Church, a long-time volunteer at Riverside Regional Medical Center, and devoted time throughout her life to a variety of causes that she held dear. Julia was a homemaker, wife, mother, and devoted grandmother who challenged her family to be constant readers, thinkers, and stewards in their communities.
Preceding her in death was her husband of 52 years, David McArthur Ahearn of Newport News; and her brother, Algernon Meigs, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL. Julia is survived by her son, David M. Ahearn Jr. (Mary) of Kill Devil Hills, NC; her daughter, Betsy Tuckey (John) of Liberty, KY; her 4 grandchildren, David M. Ahearn III of Washington, DC, Katie Ahearn Keefer (Ben) of Glen Allen, VA, Scott J. Ahearn (Holly) of Chesapeake, Trevor Tuckey (Bridgette) of Cleveland, GA; and her four great-grandchildren, Sam, Joey, Julia, and Clara.
Julia’s family thanks the entire staff of the Warwick Forest Retirement Community for the loving care given to her at The Evergreen and The Gardens during the last years of her life.
A Memorial Service will be held at Hidenwood Presbyterian Church in Newport News on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, Julia requested that memorial gifts be sent to the Peninsula Rescue Mission or the Peninsula SPCA. Arrangements are under the care of Weymouth Funeral Home, Newport News, VA.