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Patricia Dunn Obituary
Patricia A. Dunn, 61, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at her home in Richmond, Virginia, where she's been a resident for the past 13 years.
She was born January 5, 1947 in Waynesboro, Virginia, to the late Gurney and Ann Dunn.
Patricia was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and homemaker who enjoyed spending her time in the garden and making arts and crafts for her loved ones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved ex-husband, Gary W. Herron; and nephew, Ronald Hyden.
Surviving are her three daughters, Kimberly Herron Farmer and her husband, Wayne, of Richmond; Marsha Ann Ellis and her husband, Charles of Mt. Airy, North Carolina and Donna Ann Broyhill and her husband, Paul of Richmond; her son, Richard Kevin May and his wife, Sylvia, of Amelia; two brothers, Jerry Bliss Dunn and his wife, Dee, of Waynesboro and Wayne Lee Dunn of Crozet; her sister, Sherry Sue Dunn of Richmond; four grandchildren, Hope Howard, Jessica Morris, Sarah Broyhill and Trevor May; two nieces, Annie Dunn and Cameron Hyden and three nephews, James Dunn, Jason Dunn, and Michael Dunn.
A service will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2008, at the Charlton and Groome Funeral Home, 961 Goose Creek Road, Fishersville, Virginia, with the Reverend Merle Fisher officiating. Interment will follow at Augusta Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2008, at Charlton and Groome Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers will be Richard K. May, Wayne Farmer, James Lemons, Rick Ferrel, Jason Dunn, Jay Vaughan, Paul Broyhill and James Dunn.
Honorary pallbearers will be Malcolm Sipe, Donnie Hoover and Ronnie Hyden and friends attending the funeral.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses at CJW Hospital, Bon Secours Hospice staff, special friends and family for all the loving care and support as Ms. Dunn battled cancer over the last eight months.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bon Secours Hospice Foundation, 5875 Bremo Road, Suite 710, Richmond, VA 23226.
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
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vickie robinson - adams
August 28, 2008
I was so sorry to see that Pat had passed away. It is so hard when family loose contact with each other.I am sending you my prayers and all my love and would love to see all of you take care and God bless you all.
Jimmy & Janet Gregory
August 28, 2008
To All of The Family: We were so sorry to learn of Pat's death. Being a cancer surviror so far she was so good to me and I'll never forget you Rick, Kim and Sue. It's just hard for me to believe that she's gone and I'm still here. We all know that is God's plan. Our prayers and condolences go to the entire family.
Betty Mawyer
August 28, 2008
Dear Ones,I don't even know where to begin to say how sorry I am for our loss of such a sweet family member,Pat was always so sweet to Sue & I when we were young even when we got on her nerves.She will always be remembered as a special cousin.May God be with each of you.With Love & Prayers,
Mrs.Betty (Robinson)Mawyer
Dee Hairfield
August 28, 2008
Colossians 2:2
That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
Pat was truly an amazing, fun-loving, talented woman and a wonderful friend to all. Please know you ALL are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love -
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