Helen Shreaves "Henny" Kimmel

Helen Shreaves "Henny" Kimmel

Helen Kimmel Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 3, 2008.
KIMMEL, Helen Shreaves "Henny", passed away on November 1 after a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Predeceased by her husband, Jay, and daughter, Nancy; she is survived by her three sons, Joseph J., Jeffrey Jay, and Harold James; daughters-in-law, Mary and Linda; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Helen was born on April 27, 1919, grew up in Parksley and Newport News, Va. and moved to Richmond in 1950. Affectionately known as "Granny," she enjoyed entertaining her children and grandchildren, sharing her love of Yahtzee, crocheting, crafts, games, and crossword puzzles. She was an avid gardener and loved being outside. In Henny's honor, a gathering for family and friends will take place at her home at 4810 Oakley's Lane, Richmond at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or the American Heart Association, donate.americanheart.org.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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November 16, 2008

Dear Jimmy, Jeff & Joe, This is Tina Ward who lived beside you & your parents for many years. I am very sad to learn of Mrs. Kimmel's passing. I always remembered her & was so fond of her. Henny was very kind to my family. I stopped to see her only one year ago. Visiting her that day was almost like nothing had changed, she was so wonderful like always before. When I was a child w/ Jimmy, it was always grand to be at the house with her. She was so sweet & funny. In fact I was with her the night my own Father passed in 1968. I still have a beauitful afagan she made for me when I was 10 years old. She had given me materials to learn to crochet myself. I will always remember her sweet & smiling face & the good memories, like being with her in the yard while she kept it so pretty & walking from the school bus, I would see her even before my own Mom, I always walked through her yard to get home. God Bless all of you. Tina Ward Groome

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