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Eugenia Sheffield "Jeannie" Culpepper

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Eugenia Culpepper Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Sep. 2 to Sep. 3, 2008.

CULPEPPER, Eugenia "Jeannie" Sheffield, 93, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at her home on August 31, 2008. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Leroy Culpepper. She is survived by three daughters, Patricia Gibbs and husband, Forest, Barbara Townsend and husband, Lynn; and her special daughter and constant companion, Carolyn Lee. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Forest Gibbs IV and wife, Martha, Christian Culpepper Gibbs, Jennifer Gibbs, Tiffany T. Taliaferro and husband, Foster, Kimberly T. Stansell and husband, Scott, Sherry T. Allaire and husband, Tim, and Rhett Townsend. She is also also survived by 10 great-grandchildren, Lucas Gibbs, Nicholas Gibbs, Alexis Gibbs, Wyatt Taliaferro, Ashlyn Taliaferro, Alyssa Taliaferro, Jacob Leroy Stansell, Sarah Katherine Stansell, James Patrick Stansell and William Townsend Allaire. She is also survived by her sister, Grace Williams of Pamplin, Va. She was born in Farmville, Va., the daughter of Charles Richard Sheffield and Pattie Budd Sheffield. She moved to Richmond when she married Leroy. Together they founded J.L. Culpepper & Co. Inc. J.L. Culpepper Inc.- Richmond Restaurant Service is still a family-owned business today in Ashland, Va. She was a member of River Road Presbyterian Church, the Country Club of Virginia and the Tuckahoe Womens Club. A special thanks to her wonderful caregivers, June, Cecelia, Torchy, Carrie, and Dena. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 3 at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 West Broad Street. A memorial service will be conducted Thursday, September 4 at 2 p.m. at River Road Presbyterian Church, 8960 River Rd. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Good Neighbor Village, 8825 Buffin Rd., Richmond, Va. 23231 or the Massey Cancer Center.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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September 15, 2008

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September 4, 2008

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September 4, 2008

Gayle Grissom posted to the memorial.

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Doris Siceloff

September 15, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Liz Butler

September 4, 2008

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

Gayle Grissom

September 4, 2008

To My Dear Friend Jeannie,

I will never forget your smiling face and how your eyes lit up whenever you relived one of your life's stories. You would sing songs to me over the phone ' Show me the way to go home'. Now you are home at last. I will miss you so very, very much. Don't worry, we will stay in touch with our Caroline. She will get her fill of ice-cream!

Love ya'.

Gayle (and Evelyn (my mom) Donna)

Anne and Scott Curry

September 3, 2008

Although we never had the previledge of meeting "Nana Jeannie", we know her wonderful children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren! Therefore, she MUST have been a wonderful woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!

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Gray Massie

September 3, 2008

Dear Pat and family, I send my deepest condolances to all of you. I especially think of Carolyn Lee in losing her Mom and companion. May God keep you in the shadow of His wings and bring the comfort
that only He can bring. My love to all of you, Gray

Mr. & Mrs. John Samiotis

September 3, 2008

Our condolences and our prayers are with your family in your time of loss. We are so thankful to have known such a sweet and wonderful lady.

Teresa Hairston

September 2, 2008

I had the honor and priviledge of meeting Ms Jeannie Culpepper a couple of weeks ago. What a lovely lady even in her prime, she was gracious, kind and ready to move on to her next journey, To her family cherish the many moments and happy times for we past this way once and it is not a "dress rehearsal" MAY THE LIFE SHE LIVED... Speak for her.
and the wonderful legacy she leaves behind. May she rest in peace knowing the impact she had on others the family business legacy she will leave behind and the love of all her children . Her family loved her but GOD loved her best. Sleep on my lady of love and light.
We shall all see you one day!

Tony Williams

September 2, 2008

Mom, Grace Williams, was so fortunate to have visited Aunt Eugennie recently. That one day will be remembered for the rest of mom's days on this earth. Seeing them together is what family is all about... smiles, laughter, gabbying on and on. We all must go meet our "Master" as mom says one day, but these two ladies have been blessed with a long and fruitful life. Caroline was blessed to have a mom that loved her so and thought more of her than anyone could or will. I, too, have been blessed to get to know her over the years especially when attending college in Richmond. We may forget those specific events that we shared but we will never forget our loved ones.

Roger and Mary Boardwine

September 2, 2008

Our heartfelt sympathy to the Culpepper family as well as the Richmond Restaurant Family.

Bob and Brenda Staples

September 2, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Mrs. C, who most of us knew her by. She is one of our most admired people we have ever known and have missed the contact over the past few years. As Mr. Culpepper would say "In other words" she was the best, most lovable and caring person in the world.

Caroline Townsend

September 2, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you celebrate the life of "Nanny Jeannie." She was such a wonderful woman who will never be forgotten.

Bill and Flora Crawford

September 2, 2008

Our love and prayers are with you. You had her for a long time, so remember all the good times in all those years and there will be no time for sadness. We love you.

Tom Giannasi

September 2, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mrs Culpepper was an inspiration to all who knew her.

Nancy Harrell

September 2, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Dennis Rozum

September 2, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the entire family. I have many fond memories of LeRoy and Jennie at work and on some special trips. She has been a caring friend since 1976.

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