Willa Mae "Tillie" Schmidt

Willa Mae "Tillie" Schmidt

Willa Schmidt Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 28, 2008.
SCHMIDT, Willa Mae "Tillie", 82, of Sandston, passed away on September 26. Loving mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She leaves behind her son, Stephen Stanley and wife, Debbie of New Kent; daughter, Delores Garrett of Sandston; grandchildren, Charles Garrett Jr. of Sandston, Kimberly Lumpkin of Sandston, Stevie Stanley Jr. of New Kent, Angie Whelan of Sandston, Shanna Stanley of New Kent; great-grandchildren, April Veach of Newport News, Zachary Veach of Sandston, Nicholas Garrett of Sandston, Sarah Garrett of Sandston, Jacob Stanley of Mechanicsville, Riley Whelan of Sandston; great-great-grandchild, Evan Reaves of Newport News. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, September 29, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Laburnum Chapel. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. the following day at the funeral home, with burial to immediately follow at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Pkwy., Richmond, Va. 23227.


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

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign Willa Schmidt's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

September 30, 2008

Paige Hall Stanley posted to the memorial.

September 28, 2008

Steve & Tracey Coker & family posted to the memorial.

September 28, 2008

Richmond Times-Dispatch posted an obituary.

2 Entries

Paige Hall Stanley

September 30, 2008

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

Steve & Tracey Coker & family

September 28, 2008

Our prayers are with all of you at this time. Tillie was a very giving and caring person and will always be in our thoughts.

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Make a Donation
in Willa Schmidt's name

People and places connected with Willa
How to support Willa's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Willa Schmidt's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sponsored

Sign Willa Schmidt's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

September 30, 2008

Paige Hall Stanley posted to the memorial.

September 28, 2008

Steve & Tracey Coker & family posted to the memorial.

September 28, 2008

Richmond Times-Dispatch posted an obituary.