Lillian Howle Napier

Lillian Howle Napier

Lillian Napier Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Sep. 25 to Sep. 26, 2008.
NAPIER, Lillian Howle, 85, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. She was the widow of Percy A. Napier and was a retired nurse with St. Luke's Hospital. Ms. Napier was a longtime member of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church and later attended North Run Baptist Church. Surviving are her daughters, Susan Wells and husband, Bennett, and Linda Napier; sons, Robert Napier and wife, Patsy, and Paul Napier and wife, Debbie; grandchildren, Erin Carter, Karen Godfrey, Joshua and Trevor Stearns and Kristen Napier; two great-grandchildren, Peyton Godfrey and Aeden Stearns; and four step grandchildren, Shannon Godfrey, Scott, Madalyn and Brandon Wells. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Arthur and Wilton Howle. The family will receive friends Friday, 6 to 8 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Marilynn Joyner

September 30, 2008

To the Napier family,
I would like to extend my condolences to you.
I was informed today of your mother passing and I regret that I did not know sooner. In the short time that I assisted with the care of your mother I could tell that she was a caring and strong woman. You really could not tell if she was feeling illl because she did not do any complaining about her illness in my presence.
I willl lift you all up in my prayers.
Peace and blessings

Brenda Light

September 29, 2008

Bob and Patsy
You are in our thoughts

Richard and Brenda Stell

September 26, 2008

Bob and Patsy. We are saddened to learn of your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take care.

Becky, Lori, Robin & Renee

September 26, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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