Trustees of Duncan Memorial Methodist Church v. Ray

This proceeding involves the construction of the holographic will of Armistead T. Ford, dated October 4, 1939, and duly probated on January 22, 1942. The will reads as follows:

“My last will.

“I, A. T. Ford request that my wife Eva Clyde Ford take immediate possession of my home, with its contents— also all stock—money in bank—and every thing that stands in my name.

“My wife is to see every thing I may owe, be paid.

“At my wife death, the remainder of what may be left, is to be divided equally between the Methodist Orphanage, Richmond, Va. and the Methodist Church, Ashland, Va.

“No appraisement or…