Valmer Smithers Perfater Wall Brannan

Valmer Smithers Perfater Wall Brannan

Valmer Brannan Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Sep. 1 to Sep. 2, 2009.
BRANNAN, Valmer Smithers Perfater Wall, of Deltaville, formerly of Richmond, died suddenly Sunday, August 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, H.P. Smithers and Helen Beadles Smithers; brother, H.P. "Buddy" Smithers; her first husband, Carl G. Perfater; and her second husband, C. Frank Wall. She is survived by her husband, F.S. "Pete" Brannan of Deltaville; daughter, Suzanne P. Lucia (Donald) of Richmond; two sons, Stephen C. Perfater (Mary) and Sherman G. Perfater (Rita), both of Barboursville, Va.; stepson, Paul G. Brannan (Susan) of Midlothian; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Brannan was a member of Lower United Methodist Church in Hartfield, Va. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, September 3, with interment to follow in Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contrib-utions can be made to Lower United Methodist Church.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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September 23, 2009

Judy and Bob Johnson posted to the memorial.

September 4, 2009

Chuck Perfater posted to the memorial.

September 3, 2009

Craig & Robin Travis posted to the memorial.

Judy and Bob Johnson

September 23, 2009

Val was a true Southern Lady and charmed everyone she met! I always marveled at her ability to say just the right thing no matter the situation. She and Carl were two of the first friends we made when we moved to Maryland. We have many happy memories of the trips we made with them. I am sure she is spreading her special charm in heaven. I know you miss her terriby but she lived life to the fullest!!!

Chuck Perfater

September 4, 2009

We're very sorry to learn about your tragic loss. Val was always full of life until this most grievous moment. May God's bleesings be with a proud family as they celebrate the life of a wonderful wife and mother.

Craig & Robin Travis

September 3, 2009

Our hearts and prayers are with Val's family. Although we never had the opportunity to know her. May our Heavenly Father welcome her home.

Bobbi Lynn Harris

September 3, 2009

To my beloved Lucia Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you on this day. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mother and Grandmother is a one-of-a-kind lady. I will remember Val as a true trail blazer for the modern day woman and I admired her. Love to all of you and peace in your hearts. I love you Amy.

Vicki Hogge

September 2, 2009

Pete & Family, We certainly will miss Val....she was a lovely, kind spirit...love to your family. our prayers are with you.

Ginger Shrader

September 2, 2009

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Amy, my condolences to you and your family. You spoke very fondly of her and I know she will be missed.

September 2, 2009

To 'Lion' Pete and his family...
On behalf of the Middlesex Lions Club, your family of Lions want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time. Val was a valuable and enthusiastic member of our club. Her smiling face will be greatly missed. To Pete, we are there for you.

Mike Firkins,
President of the Middlesex Lions Club

CONNIE HUTCHINS

September 2, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gail Keefe

September 2, 2009

Pete,

I'm so sorry to hear about Val's passing. When Bill and I have been fortunate enough to come back to Lower, it's been nice to see her smiling face greeting us. Please know you are in our prayers.

Love,
Gail

Petra Brown

September 2, 2009

Amy and Family,
Thinking of you all with heartfelt sympathy. Cherish the wonderful memories of Granny, as they are a keepsake of time that will live forever in your hearts.
God Bless,
Petra Brown

September 2, 2009

Charlie and I send our love with many
thoughts and prayers to Pete and all
the family. We will miss her smiling
face at Lower Church and around Middlesex County. Love, Sally Gayle Revere

September 2, 2009

To Val's family,
We were so sorry to learn of Val's untimely passing. Rebecca and I often sat directly behind Val and Pete at Lower Church, and she was such a lovely person. We can only imagine how much you will all miss her. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie, Bob, Robby and Rebecca Walker
Deltaville, Virginia

Debbie Rider

September 2, 2009

Amy,

I know how you valued your relationship with your Grandmother. Hold on to that and knowning that she loved you very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I'm hear if you need to talk or cry or whatever... Love you!

September 2, 2009

To Pete and Val's family,
Mike and I are deeply saddend to hear of Val's untimely passing. We remember Val as a lovely outgoing and sincere lady. She will be missed by many.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sally and Mike Firkins
Hartfield, Virginia

Cynthia Jones

September 2, 2009

Suzanne and Don and Family:
We are so very sorry to hear about your mother. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. You remain in our hearts and prayers.
Love,
Cynthia and Jim

Larry & Kathy Lucas

September 1, 2009

Pete and family,
We were so saddened by the news of Val.
Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. We will miss Val, she was a very loving and special person.
Love,

LTC Dan Carey (R) USA

September 1, 2009

Our Deepest Sympathy to Pete and family.

Love,
Dan,Kay, Steven, Yvette, Tisha and Alicia Carey

Carolyn Schott

September 1, 2009

Pete and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss seeing Val sitting in front of us on Sunday monrings at church. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joe and Carolyn Schott

Wayne Watson

September 1, 2009

Pete and family,
Our very deepest sympathy to you in your loss. Please know we are thinking about you in this time of sorrow.
Sudan LOH

Gayle Shiner

September 1, 2009

Suzanne, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hope to see you soon.

Bob & Janet Williams

September 1, 2009

Pete and family. Please accept our heartfelt sorry at the passing of Val. She was loved and admired by many. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you

September 1, 2009

Steve, Mary and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

Love,
Donna

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