Edith H. "Nanny" Whiteside

Edith H. "Nanny" Whiteside

Edith Whiteside Obituary

Published by Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service on Oct. 24, 2008.
WHITESIDE, Edith H. "Nanny," 92, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 23, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Whiteside; and a son, Melvin Ray Whiteside. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Meadows and her husband, James; son, Ralph E. Whiteside and his wife, Nancy; brothers, Ed, Robert and Earl Hawk; sisters, Jean Harris and Mary Pinney; grandchildren, Rhonda Allison, Steve Meadows, Pete Hatcher and Andy Whiteside; great-grandchildren, Ian Allison and Joey Meadows. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (today) at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). Her funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment to follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens.


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

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October 28, 2008

Shirley Perrin posted to the memorial.

October 25, 2008

Karen Hodges Hensley{Ruby Hodges daughter} posted to the memorial.

October 24, 2008

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Shirley Perrin

October 28, 2008

Dear Joyce, Bubba and family,

I am so sorry to hear about you mom. She was always so kind to our family. I know she's in heaven with Uncle Ralph, Ray and others that also love her.
Please take care of yourselves and know that I love you.
Shirley

Karen Hodges Hensley{Ruby Hodges daughter}

October 25, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Nancy Salmon Denby

October 24, 2008

To the Family ~
I'm sorry to learn of your loss and extend sincere regards. May your memories enfold and comfort each of you in God's love.

Colleen Rowlett

October 24, 2008

Rhonda and everyone,
I am so sorry you lost Nanny. I pray all the memories you have of your time with her will help lift your spirits while you deal with the loss. I also pray our Father sends his comforter to you and hold you tightly while you cry to help ease your pain. I'm thinking about you all.
God Bless,
Colleen

The Staff of Morrissett Funeral Home

October 24, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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