Bernice Heath Donathan

Bernice Heath Donathan

Bernice Donathan Obituary

Published by Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Aug. 30, 2008.
DONATHAN, Bernice Heath, age 79, of Amelia, passed from this life on August 29, 2008. Predeceased by her husband, Edward L. Donathan Sr., she is survived by her sons, Edward L. Donathan Jr. of Powhatan, Ronald Page Donathan of Amelia; her daughter, Patricia Irene Saunders of Chesterfield; brothers, Carl and Berkley Heath, both of Powhatan; sister, Mary Ann Dunkley of Hanover; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home, 16409 Court St., Amelia, with burial in the Virginia Veterans Cemetery. Visiting at the funeral home Sunday, August 31, from 6 to 8 p.m.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Maria Cannady

September 3, 2008

I enjoyed meeting Bernice and working with her at Amelia N & R C. She had a funny sense of humor and made me laugh a lot. She was like family and will be missed.

Barbara Johnson

September 2, 2008

My sincere condolences to you and your family Ron. Your mom was a good lady and I'll always remember her.

Barbara Donathan-Combs

September 2, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Rest well Aunt Bernice.

David Adams

September 2, 2008

I will always remember you forever.

Jennifer Gayness

August 31, 2008

I Miss You Already Grannie, Love Aaron Jennifer and Ethan

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