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Mary Frances Lazenby Truett, beloved Mom, Memee, cousin, and dear friend, passed away on June 19, 2012 in Richmond. At the time of her death, Frances had checked off all items on her "bucket list" and was at peace. Frances was born Jan. 9, 1921 in Otterville, in Bedford County. Although the only child of Edward Jopling and Mary Mitchell Lazenby, she was blessed with over a dozen first cousins whom she adored. She graduated from what is now the University of Mary Washington, and it was during a student teacher training program in Goochland that she met and fell in love with, not only the County, but Earl Clifton Truett Jr. They were married July 31, 1943 and had three loving children. Frances obtained her Real Estate License, and after becoming one of the first female Real Estate Brokers in Virginia, she and her eldest son rapidly grew their small firm into one of the most successful businesses in the area. Their slogan, "We Know Goochland" became iconic, and it seemed as if everyone in the county somehow knew the Truett family. Frances was active at Grace Episcopal Church for over 60 years, faithfully serving on the Vestry, Altar Guild, and Hospitality Committee and as a Trustee. She was a member of numerous civic boards, and especially enjoyed the Goochland Historical Society, the Goochland Garden Club, and the American Legion Post 215. In addition, she was a proud founder of The Women's Bank of Richmond. Frances was predeceased by her son, Earl C. Truett III and her husband, Earl C. Truett Jr. She is survived by her son, Edward Lazenby Truett, his wife, Dolores, and son, Edward L. Truett Jr.; her daughter, Elisabeth Mitchell Truett Greenbaum, her husband, Erik, and their children, Virginia G. Strunk and her husband, Randall and Clifton Scott Greenbaum. A celebration of Frances' life was held Sunday, June 24 at 2 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, Frances requested that anyone so inclined make a donation to the Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services, P.O. Box 116, Goochland, Va. 23063. Norman Funeral Home handling arrangements.
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.(Eccl 7:1)
Dionne
June 26, 2012
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