Sheila Lester Dobyns

Sheila Lester Dobyns

Sheila Dobyns Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 5, 2008.
DOBYNS, Sheila Lester, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 26, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Joseph W. Dobyns; daughter, Samantha Lester; son, Nathan Lester; mother, Dorothy Lester; two sisters, Cathy Cooper and Angel Lester; and four brothers, Ted, Keith, Kevin and Paul Lester. Funeral services will be held 6 p.m. Saturday, December 6, at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue, with the family to receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. prior to the service. Interment is private.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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FREDDIE ANNE CROUCH

December 7, 2008

DOT AND FAMILY,
I was so sorry to hear about Sheila. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

John F. Reamer Jr

December 6, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the loss of your daughter, sister, mother, friend. She will be fondly remembered by those who knew her & those whose lives she touched. My memories of Sheila when we were children together are precious to me & will be with me always. Please let us know if there's anything at all we can do to help you through your sorrow.

Connie Peterson

December 5, 2008

To the Lester Family
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. I remember Sheila from when I dated Billy Whitaker some 20+ yrs ago. I send my condolences to each and everyone of you. RIP SHEILA

samantha lester

December 5, 2008

Love & Miss you Mom...R.I.P.

Lori Hicks

December 5, 2008

Samantha, I'm so sorry for your loss. The pain will ease after a while. But you'll never forget. Let me know if you need to talk. Love You.

Gail & Charles Corker

December 5, 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.

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