Ella Ruth Walton

Ella Ruth Walton

Ella Walton Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Feb. 28, 2009.
WALTON, Ella Ruth, 70, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 26, 2009 after a long courageous battle with her illness. She was the devoted wife of William Oscar Walton Sr.; loving mother of Kimberly Ruth Walton, Robin Walton Rozell and her husband, Donald, Bill Walton and his wife, Laurie and Cheryl Thomas Walton; beloved grandmother of Justine Walton, Trey Walton and Jordan Rozell; sister of Elden McKinnon and his wife, Maidie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Ollie Mae Davis; and her stepmother, Opal Davis. The family will receive friends Sunday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Road. Funeral services will be Monday 2 p.m. at Mechanicsville Baptist Church, with interment to follow in Mattaponi Baptist Church Cemetery in King and Queen County. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Chattering Children School, 1307 Lakeside Ave., Richmond, 23228.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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March 5, 2009

angela shackelford posted to the memorial.

March 5, 2009

Barbara Hixson posted to the memorial.

March 2, 2009

Tammi, Kirk, Tyler & Kyle McCauley posted to the memorial.

angela shackelford

March 5, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Barbara Hixson

March 5, 2009

Dear Bill,
Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences in the loss of your beloved mother. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May the LORD bless and comfort you and yours in your time of need.
In Christ's love,
Barbara

Tammi, Kirk, Tyler & Kyle McCauley

March 2, 2009

Robin, Pookie, Jordan and Family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love to all,

Janice Funai

March 1, 2009

Kim and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of this sad news; I will always have with me the memory of how sweet, kind and strong your Mom was. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ann Marie Abbott

March 1, 2009

Cheryl,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

John & Claudia Greene

March 1, 2009

Dear Oscar and Family,
We're so sorry that this weather has kept us from being there to give you all hugs, and get them, at this difficult time. Know that we're with you in spirit.
Looking forward to seeing you all at reunion in May...

Madeline, Buster, Cheryl, Chris & Cody Johnson

March 1, 2009

So very sorry to learn of your Mother's passing.

Will kept you and your family in our prayers.

Lyn and Lois Holley

March 1, 2009

Robin, Pookie, Jordan and Family: No words ever change this very sad time - however, the wonderful memories will always be there. And, some would say that the pain will go away - not true - still miss my Mom and Dad. We love you!

David & Terri Greene

February 28, 2009

Oscar & Family,
We will always have wonderful memories of Ella Ruth at the many Davis Reunions. We hope your memories of her will provide comfort at this time.
With sincerest sympathies,

Annette Mayo

February 28, 2009

In this time of sorrow, I wish to leave the Walton family these words. " I am always with you". Keep strong to your faith, & remember those words each day. With deepest sympathy from my family to yours.

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