Elizabeth M. Church

Elizabeth M. Church

Elizabeth Church Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jan. 23, 2009.
CHURCH, Elizabeth M., 85, of Richmond, passed away, Thursday, January 22, 2009, at her daughter's home. She was retired from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond with over 30 years of service, and a was a lifelong member of Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Sheridan Scott Church. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn C. Davis; two grandsons, C. Scott Davis and Sean M. Davis and his wife, Lisa; four great-grandchildren, John William Davis, Julianne Sheridan Davis, Hannah Snow Davis and Justin Reese Davis; one stepgreat-grandson, Robert Flippo Jr.; and four special friends, Betty Klein, Liz Childress, Frances Callahan and Gertrude Walker. The family will receive friends Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment to follow at Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church Endowment Fund, 2320 Dumbarton Road, Henrico, Va. 23228.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Brenda Ryan

January 24, 2009

Carolyn and Family:

I so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. She was a special lady as was your Dad.

I enjoyed her company many times and she was such a sweet lady.

My sincere condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.

Scott and Liz are back together as it should be.

God Bless You all.

Sharon and Joe Sullivan

January 24, 2009

Carolyn, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your mother is now in a better place. May our Lord Jesus Christ be with you during this time of loss.

Lee Peebles Bereavement Counselor

January 23, 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.

Mary Lou Clarke

January 23, 2009

Carolyn (and family,) Your mother was a very special lady to me. I have so many fond memories growing up and spending many happy, fun hours with her. I am thinking of you in your loss now and sending love to you all. She was one of my favorite people and I loved her very much.

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