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Retha Bickers Obituary
Retha C. Bickers, 86, of Charlottesville, died Sunday August 17, 2008, at a local healthcare facility.
Born in Bathe County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Lillie Colliver. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert N. Bickers.
Mrs. Bickers is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Don and Susie Harris Bickers of Charlottesville; one sister, Betty C. Sprouse of Colonial Beach, Virginia; three grand-children, Jeffrey and Cara Bickers of Charlottesville, Steven and Wendy Bickers of West Virginia, and Kelly and Fred Kirschnick of Palmyra; seven great-grandchildren; a nephew, Larry F. Sprouse.
A graveside funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at Riverview Cemetery with the Reverend Larry Wingfield officiating.
The family would like to thank the staff of Heritage Hall and Hospice of the Piedmont for the care they gave to Mrs. Bickers.
Friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Lora Collins
August 24, 2008
To all of you - - I did not know until tonight looking at obituaries on the internet that precious Retha had passed away. Had I known, we would have tried to be there. We are all so sorry, we loved her and always enjoyed talking with her. I called her several months ago at Heritage and talked about an hour. I'm so glad I did that. You are all in our prayers, we love ya and again, we are so sorry -- Emily is very sorry for your loss as well
Tommy Saul
August 20, 2008
My deepest sympathy to you and your family/
Tommy Saul
August 20, 2008
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Kimberly Lawson
August 20, 2008
Don
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
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August 19, 2008
Mrs. Bickers, God took home a beautiful, loveing, caring angel on this day of sadness. You are forever in our hearts! We know you are not gone you are just in heaven watching over us. I was blessed to have taken care of you and i'm so glad to have had you walk into my life, you were truely an amazing beautiful women! You always put other first even when we were there to serve and take care of you. I will truely miss you as i'm sure most will at heritage hall. May god bless you and your lovely family!
Rachel Branham
August 19, 2008
Our thoughts are with your family in this time of sadness. May you find comfort in the enduring beauty of God's world, and in the warmth of happy memories. Retha was a special lady to our family and always made our hearts smile. Our deepest sympathy. Family of the late Norman R. Branham
Amy Sue Bishop
August 19, 2008
Don, Sue, Jeff, Steve, Kelly;
I am sorry to hear of Retha's passing. I know that her and Nana are happily dancing together and rejoicing that they are reunited in Heaven. Retha was my second Granny and this is really difficult just losing my Nana 7 months ago. She was a wonderful wonderful lady and I will her so much! I am thankful for the time that I had with her as I am sure you all are. I hope that the Lord will comfort you all at this time.
The McGibneys
August 19, 2008
Jeff and family-
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your grandmother. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care!
Bill & Doris Hutchinson
August 19, 2008
Don, Susie & family,
So sorry for your loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Doris
Shirley (Sprouse) Lawson
August 19, 2008
GOD BLESS this family and may GOD watch over them in their time of sorrow.
shirley irving
August 19, 2008
Don and Susie,
I am so sorry to see that your mother had passed. I just lost Steve last Thursday so my heart goes out to you and the family. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Shirley Irving
Gordonsville
Pat & John Faulknier
August 19, 2008
To the Bickers Family:
Our deepest heart felt sympathy and prayers goes out to all the family in the loss of Retha. She was a sweet little lady. We got the chance to see her and visit her at Heritage Hall the last few months. She loved her family and always talked about you all so proudly. May God Bless you at this sad time.
Brenda Conley-Toney
August 19, 2008
To Don, Susie & Family,
Retha was a very special person & she will always hold a "special" place
in my heart.
Tammy Drewry
August 19, 2008
Susie and family,
I am so sorry to about your loss. I remember Mrs. Bickers from the girls years in twirlettes. She was such a loving and sweet lady. She will be missed by all that knew her. If you or the family need anything please let me know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Tammy and Steve Drewry
James & Ramona harris
August 19, 2008
We are so sorry for the lost of your Mother and Mother-in-law and Grandmother. She was a very special person to everyone who knew her. She will be missed alot. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God has one more Angle for his graden
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