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Published by Bliley's Funeral Home Central Chapel on Jan. 27, 2009.

CHEWNING, Mary Madison, 89, of Richmond, went home to be with her Lord on January 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ned Chewning. Mrs. Chewning is survived by her children, Ted Chewning and his wife, Shirley, Brenda Baynham and her husband, Tom, and Ed Kidder and his wife, Vicky; brother-in-law, Wythe Kelly III; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and her special caregivers, Martha and Townley. The family will receive friends on Tuesday (today) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., where funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday. Interment to follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Patterson Avenue Baptist Church (general fund), 4301 Patterson Ave., Richmond, Va. 23221.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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February 7, 2009

Jacqueline Crew posted to the memorial.

January 31, 2009

Bob Walton posted to the memorial.

January 30, 2009

Rev. Ken Fleet posted to the memorial.

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Jacqueline Crew

February 7, 2009

Ted & Shirley,
I am so sorry for your loss. I could
not find your address in the phone
book to send a card. I am currently
in FL. My thoughts and prayers are
with you during this difficult time. I
know that you were very close to
your Mom and that she will be missed. Take care. Sincerely,
Jackie Crew

Bob Walton

January 31, 2009

Ted and family,
My heartfelt sympathies to all. Now and again I made surprise visits with your Mom. She was so proud of the family. When I missed her at home she would tell me she had gone to the store or an appointment. As time went on she wasn't there and I was left without contact. My loss! But am thankful for those times and shared memories. God bless and keep you, close to His heart.
Bob & Cheryl
"You’ll be remembered for as long as the memories are cherished by those you’ve touched".
Bob Walton

Rev. Ken Fleet

January 30, 2009

I am sorry to use this method to express sympathy at the death of your mother. Sherry and I wanted to see you, but she became ill the day of visitation. We were at the doctor again during the funeral. We are praying for the family.

Chris Wright

January 28, 2009

My father, Eugene just informed me this morning of her passing. My thoughts are with her children, who I remember from my childhood. I always knew Mary as Little Mary because we called the other Mary, Big Mary. Little Mary was a very sweet woman and I'll look back on her with fond memories.

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Doug Brown

January 27, 2009

Ted, Eddie, and Brenda... I'm very sorry for your loss and hope that you and your families can find comfort in the countless number of pleasant memories you undoubtedly have in your hearts.
Your Mom always treated me like a member of the family when I visited and I know she was such a fine and thoughtful person who brought a lot of joy to anyone fortunate enough to have met her. I know she will be greatly missed.
Best wishes to all of you over the next few days and beyond.

Lee Peebles Bereavement Counselor

January 27, 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.

Margaret "Jimmy" Chewning Paytes

January 27, 2009

To Ted, so sorry I am not able to come, my thoughts and prayers are with you. You know that Mary was always a special sister-in-law to me.
Not able to get around very good anymore therefore I cannot be there
but please know that I will be thinking of you. Love Aunt Jimmy

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