Helen Thacker Bryce

BRYCE, Helen Thacker, 94, of Richmond, passed away December 13, 2008. She is survived by her three grand-children, Christine Bryce Rosen and husband, Jeremy, William F. Bryce VI and wife, Laura, and Samuel G. Bryce and wife, Stacey; daughter-in-law, Virginia G. Bryce; six great-grandchildren, William F. Bryce VII, Lila H. Bryce, S. Griffin Bryce, Lydia B. Rosen, Suzanne C. Bryce and Evelyn E. Rosen; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Bryce IV; her children, William F. Bryce V and Suzanne Bryce Peterson; her parents and her 15 brothers and sisters. Helen was born in Reidsville, N.C., on June 23, 1914, the daughter of Dr. Joseph H. and Ida Lee Thacker. She was a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia School of Nursing. She married Dr. William F. Bryce IV, and devoted herself to her family, home, church, and anyone in need. She volunteered at the Richmond Eye & Ear Hospital, was a Boy Scout Den Mother, was a member of the James River Women's Club, and was an active member of Westover Hills United Methodist Church. She was a blessing in this life, and always tried to help anyone she could. Her suppers to those in need were legendary. A memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, at Westover Hills United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Westover Hills United Methodist Church.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.