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Lucille Lanham-Ridley Obituary

A service of love and remembrance for Mrs. Lucille Lanham-Ridley will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 at Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, 613 E. Wythe St., Petersburg, Va., with The Rev. Dr. Andrew J. White Sr., pastor of Zion Baptist Church, Petersburg, officiating. Interment will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery, Augusta, Ga., 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009.

The immediate family will assemble at noon at the residence and other family members and friends will assemble at 12:30 p.m. at the church the day of the service.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Sisters Network Richmond, P.O. Box 15251, Richmond, VA 23227.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Lanham-Ridley online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Jan. 21 to Jan. 24, 2009.

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Henrietta Cooper Avery

February 13, 2009

I'am deeply sorry for your loss.....


Henrietta Cooper (Law) Avery
*Member of Josey's
class of 1965

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Lucille Linda Hargrove

February 6, 2009

Deepest sympathy to the family of Lucille. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carolyn Williams

January 31, 2009

A time like this is difficult for so many people. May it comfort you to know that there is support with you at all times from friends and love one.

In this hour of sadness, may the sincere sympathy of your friends help to comfort you.

Janet Shoop

January 24, 2009

My condolences to the family during this time.

Roberta Frails Bell

January 23, 2009

Deepest sympathy on the passing of Lucille. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

Blanche Calhoun

January 23, 2009

To the family of Lucille my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend from childhood. I will truly miss her.

Carrie Hill,Guyinn

January 23, 2009

To both families, you have my deepest sympathy.I will keep you in
my prayers.

Danny Adams

January 23, 2009

To Ola,Genesis and family, My family and I would like to express our sympathy and deepest concerns regarding this ultimate expression of Life that has just occurred. Peace be with you and the family.

Danny Adams and Family

JOHNEITHIA FRAILS-COLEMAN

January 22, 2009

I WILL KEEP THE FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS.

Saundra, Walter & Lyna Johnson

January 22, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Frails

January 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

DOROTHY FRAILS-BRIGGS

January 22, 2009

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE LANHAM AND RIDLEY
FAMILY.

Monikia Augustus Spearman

January 22, 2009

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Anise Cooks

January 22, 2009

I offer my condolences to the family of Lucille Lanham-Ridley. I'm sorry to hear of your loss of a family member. I offer my deepest sympathy.
My hopes are that Janice Harkins-Ridley and her immediate family have the peace of mind to carry on with their agendas at hand.

Tony, vida and family crocker

January 21, 2009

To Ola,Genesis and family
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.She was an inspirational peer and a respected one.Our thoughts and prayers go out to each one in the family.

Cynthia Doucoure

January 20, 2009

To the family of Lucille, on behalf of the late Patricia Weaver and family, I offer our sincere condolences.  Lucille was a great friend to my cousin Patricia and one who was always gracious and kind-hearted toward all she knew.  I always admired her strength and her beauty.  I will keep you all in prayer. God Bless you all.

Sherri Williams

January 20, 2009

Genesis & Family,

I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Lucille Ridley. She was a very classy lady and well-loved in the Blandford Community. Peace & Blessings to you all.

Love,

The Williams Family
(Paul, Delores, Sherri, & Jamaal)

Bob Croonenberghs

January 20, 2009

Lucille was always a major contributor to the Division of Shellfish Sanitation, and we will miss her. I will miss her personally.
Bob Croonenberghs
Director, DSS

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