Claudia Furr was born on August 7, 1931, to the late Willard Harrison

Whitney and Annie May Corum in Aldie, VA. She was the youngest

of ten children. She graduated from Douglas High School in

Leesburg, VA.

After completing high school, Claudia later married Mr. Louis Furr,

the son of her 5th and 6th grade teacher. After their marriage they

relocated to Falls Church, VA. and built a life together. Claudia had a

successful career in the federal government. After retirement, she

spent her time in service at Second Baptist Church in Falls Church,

VA and in various community organizations. She attended Sunday

School and other Church services on a regular basis. She was active in

the Ladies Auxiliary and cherished serving as Chair of the August

Birthday Club. Claudia was also active in community organizations

including the Shamrocks, the Urbanites, and the National Council of

Negro Women (NCNW) as a NoVA charter member and a NCNW

Life Member. Claudia was also an original member of the Red Hatters

of Northern Virginia, a "Vogue Lady".

Claudia leaves to mourn a son, Dennis (Susan), a daughter, Monica

(Vernon), six grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a host of

nieces and nephews and other loving family members and friends.

Claudia's favorite past times were traveling, playing cards, working

crossword puzzles, and going out to eat at various restaurants.