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Evangeline “Van” Pax Farah Willoughby Nicholson of Culpeper, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the age of 93. She leaves behind a rich legacy of ministry, a life marked by faith, and countless prayers lifted on behalf of others.

Van ministered in many ways throughout her life. She touched lives through her Christian bookstore, Words of Wisdom, in Annandale, Virginia; through the missionary organization Praise Ministries, which she and her late …

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“Mama Wan” as she was known to many, as sheradiated the love of God with her every glance and smile. She epitomize the …

“Mama Wan” as she was known to many, as sheradiated the love of God with her every glance and smile…

“Mama Wan” as she was known to many, as sheradiated the love of …

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Born

August 22nd, 1931
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Passed away

August 3rd, 2025
Culpeper, VA

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Evangeline "Van" Farah Willoughby Nicholson