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Published by Bliley's Funeral Home Central Chapel from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2009.

LESTER, Dorothy L., 82, of Richmond, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away January 13, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold D. Lester; and her parents, William E. and Mary B. Liggon. She is survived by a son, David G. Lester Sr. and wife, Janice P. Lester. She is also survived by three grandchildren, D. Grey Lester Jr. and wife, Lia, Rachel L. Lowry and husband, Brad, and William Reed Lester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, January 16, at St. Edward's Catholic Church on Huguenot Rd. A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, at Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home on Augusta Ave. Nana's passions were her family, church and VMI. Memorial donations may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor or the VMI Keydet Club.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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February 4, 2009

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January 16, 2009

Tom and Pat Shelnutt posted to the memorial.

January 15, 2009

Penny Gutshall posted to the memorial.

13 Entries

Braxton Collier

February 4, 2009

David and Jan

I just heard today of your loss and am deeply sorry. I know what you feel and if there is anything I can do please call on me.

Tom and Pat Shelnutt

January 16, 2009

David and Jan

We are truly sorry to hear about Dot's passing. She was a very kind person and will be missed by many.

We wish we could have attended the service but couldn't get away from work.

We will be thinking of you.

If anyone has found their way to a better place it would be Dot.

Sincerely,

Tom and Pat

Penny Gutshall

January 15, 2009

David & Jan:

I am truly sorry for your loss. I had such wonderful chats with Dot while working with your family.

To this day, when I can't find something I'm looking for, I say to myself "it fell off the moving truck." This was the explanation Dot and I used after moving from one office suite to another. I will miss her.

Jim Barker

January 15, 2009

David and Jan,
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Jim Barker

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Dot Dvorak

January 15, 2009

Dear David, Jan, and Family,

My deepest sympathy on the passing of your dear Mother (mother-in-law, grandmother) Dot. She will be dearly missed here on Fridays at the Parish Center of St. Edward Church. One of the many things I will remember about Dot was her strong interest in sports. She always wanted to know when my daughter would be running another marathon, and then she would want to hear all about my trips to cheer her on. I will also miss tapping her on the shoulder when I would pass "Her" pew in Church on Sunday.

May she rest in peace in heaven with family and friends.

Dot Dvorak
St. Edward the Confessor
Richmond, VA

Beth Welch

January 15, 2009

Dear David and Jan,

I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cheryl Payne

January 15, 2009

David and Jan,
My heart is broken over the death of someone so special to me and Jim. Dot was a wonderful person and friend and like a mother to me. I will always remember our talks, all the jokes I sent her. Jim loved her as well. They loved to sit on her sofa and talk sports and argue over the remote. He's so tall she would always have him reach things for her and be amazed he didn't need a ladder. She will forever be in my heart. She loved you both so much and cherished her grandchildren. We will all miss her. Fondly, Cheryl Payne

Robin Shelnutt

January 14, 2009

David & Jan,

I am going to miss my chats with Dot. Her wit and sense of humor were always there when we talked. Know that we are praying for all of you.

Robin

Linda Ransone

January 14, 2009

David and Jan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Linda and Jimmy Ransone

Mount Calvary Cemetery

January 14, 2009

To the family of Dorothy L. Lester,

We at Mount Calvary Cemetery wish to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one and we pray that God will help to ease your pain in the days to come. We are proud and honored to be chosen as the final resting place for Dorothy. This is a responsibility that we do not take lightly and we pledge the highest level of perpetual care to honor her memory. Please do not hesitate to call us with any concerns or if there is anything we can do to make these difficult experiences any easier.

Jim Glass
General Mgr.
Mount Calvary Cemetery
804-355-5271

Linda B. Harris

January 14, 2009

Dear David and family, I just want to express my sincere sympathy to you on your loss. While working part-time with you and your mother, it was always so evident her love for family. Sincerely, Linda Harris

Lee Peebles Bereavement Counselor

January 14, 2009

On behalf of all the staff at Bon Secours Hospice and Palliative Care we wish to extend to the friends and family our deepest sympathy and ongoing support. We hope and pray you will find peace with time. Please feel free to contact me anytime if I can be of help.

Frank Hite

January 14, 2009

David and Family. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Dot was a great lady and friend. We will miss her deeply and let us know if we can do anything. Frank & Brenda Hite

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