Carol Ann Orndorff
July 18, 1936 ~ November 2, 2011
Carol Ann Orndorff (nee Raines), 75, of Fairfax, Virginia, passed away at Fair Oaks Hospital, Tuesday, November 2, 2011. Cause of death was heart failure as a result of complications of diabetes.
Mrs. Orndorff was born on July 18, 1936 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to Willard C. and Rebecca V. Raines. She was a graduate of Falls Church High School and attended the Westminster Choir College.
Mrs. Orndorff worked for the Department of the Navy from 1956 until 1970, leaving to work as a legal secretary for two different law firms. She was hired by the Town of Vienna in 1985 and was appointed Town Clerk in 1987 where she served the Town until her retirement in 2009.
Mrs. Orndorff is survived by her son, Vienna Town Councilman Michael Polychrones and his wife, Patti; a grand dog (Dancer); brother Glenn Settle of Warsaw, Virginia and his wife Lynn; brothers-in-law, Perry Polychrones and George Polychrones, cousins, Sharon Skinner, Bobby Skinner, Kathy Reese (Rich) numerous second cousins, nieces and nephews, step-nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces. Along with her family, she is survived by a large circle of friends, all of whom will miss her dearly. Mrs. Orndorff was predeceased in death by her husband, Frank Orndorff, as well as her former husband, John Polychrones and brother-in-law, C. Michael Polychrones.
A reception will follow at the home Michael and Patti Polychrones immediately following burial.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Mrs. Orndorff was born on July 18, 1936 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to Willard C. and Rebecca V. Raines. She was a graduate of Falls Church High School and attended the Westminster Choir College.
Mrs. Orndorff worked for the Department of the Navy from 1956 until 1970, leaving to work as a legal secretary for two different law firms. She was hired by the Town of Vienna in 1985 and was appointed Town Clerk in 1987 where she served the Town until her retirement in 2009.
Mrs. Orndorff is survived by her son, Vienna Town Councilman Michael Polychrones and his wife, Patti; a grand dog (Dancer); brother Glenn Settle of Warsaw, Virginia and his wife Lynn; brothers-in-law, Perry Polychrones and George Polychrones, cousins, Sharon Skinner, Bobby Skinner, Kathy Reese (Rich) numerous second cousins, nieces and nephews, step-nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces. Along with her family, she is survived by a large circle of friends, all of whom will miss her dearly. Mrs. Orndorff was predeceased in death by her husband, Frank Orndorff, as well as her former husband, John Polychrones and brother-in-law, C. Michael Polychrones.
A reception will follow at the home Michael and Patti Polychrones immediately following burial.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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My deepest sympathy goes out to Mike and Patti. I was shocked to hear the news.
Dearest Mike, Patti and family: My thoughts and prayers are with on your great loss. Know that you have my deepest sympathies. Carol was a lovely woman – full of wonderful humor and love and I know she will be greatly missed. Sincerely, Valerie Barton and Donald Leach
My heart goes out to you michael & your wife Patti, Was so sorry to hear about Aunt Carol passing away. You are in my prayers at this time. What a wonderful caring woman your mom was. She will be missed by all who knew her. Wish that I could be there for you, at this time. I will miss Aunt carol. God Bless Patricia Smith
Michael,I just want you to know Just how special your MOM is in so many of our hearts that are still here..For me, she was QUITE an influence back when she and my MOM ran Michaels in springfield.GOD Bless you & patti thru this time ,In my heart your mom will always be THE QUEEN OF COOL!Aunt Kaye said it right “I bet they are having a heck of a party right now!BE WELL MY FRIEND!
Mike — Thinking of you and Patti today. Your Mom was a wonderful friend to me. Marie
Mike, I’m sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was a friend. My deepest sympathy.