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Annabelle O'NEAL Obituary
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James W. O'Neal. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Archie S. Riggins of Poquoson.
She is survived by her brother, Archie S. Riggins Jr.; two stepdaughters, Helen Elizabeth Guy and Patricia Ann Hall.
Mrs. O'Neal was a member of First English Lutheran Church and was retired from the law firm of May & Valentine.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 12, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Annabelle O'NEAL
June 13, 2010
special place. Archie she talked to me so often about her big brother in California. May God Bless You.
Janet (Jan) Forrest Hall, Raleigh, VA.
Judie Armstrong
June 10, 2010
Annabelle and I worked together at Mays Valentine (now Troutman Sanders) for many years. She seemed to have endless energy and always made sure that everyone had what they needed from her department. I spoke to her earlier this year - as always, she asked about my family and told me she was always doing GREAT. I know I will miss hearing her voice. Judie (Patton) Armstrong
Jane Newberry
June 9, 2010
I have thought of Annabelle many times over the years. I worked with her in 1979 at M&V when I was pregnant with my second child - she would always tease me for running down the hall in high heels at 9 months pregnant to get that brief filed before 5pm! Her laugh is one of my fondest memories of her - so full of energy, and what a sense of humor! God bless you Annabelle, and say hello to Marguarita for me (my mother)!!
Steven Lingebach
June 9, 2010
It is with profound sadness that we learned today of Annabelle’s passing. She was a close friend of my mother, Cornelia Lingebach, for almost sixty years, and spent many hours rocking me to sleep when I was sick as an infant. Annabelle was that rarest of people, a lifelong friend. Many of my earliest memories involve her tenderness and caring. She will be greatly missed.
Betty Barr (Hicks) (Nolan)
June 9, 2010
Please accept my sincere sympathy to you all. I worked with Annabelle at Mays, Valentine from 1970 to 1978. I started out as her "helper" in the file room before I was experienced enough to become one of the legal secretaries. I was all of 18 years old! Annabelle seemed like a whirlwind to me -- such energy, such devotion to her job, and red lipstick to boot! We laughed together many times, and she showed great patience as she worked with me. I wish I could have spoken to her before she passed away. I would have wanted her to know I turned out okay, had a successful career as a secretary, and never forgot her. Rest in Peace, Miss Annabelle O'Neal. You are a special person to me.
June 9, 2010
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family of Annabelle O'Neal. I worked with Annabelle many years ago. She was a dear co-worker, mentor and friend. She will be missed greatly. Sincerely, Dell W. Anderson
June 9, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Annabelle- she was a very sweet lady.
She will be missed.
Frances Wicker - Sandston WOTM
June 9, 2010
Annabelle was such a nice person I am sure she is resting in peace now. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. Mary Sullivan
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