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Betty Ripley Obituary
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, William E. Ripley Jr.; daughters, Carolyn R. Smith of the Villages, Fla.; Jerri R. Hill of Gambrills, Md.; grandchildren, Keith Smith, Steven Smith, Audrey Masek and Melinda Scalio; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Margaret Jean Stansberry of Tennessee.
She was a longtime member of the Williamsburg Methodist Memorial Church and a volunteer at the Williamsburg Memorial Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at Bucktrout of Williamsburg Chapel. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Williamsburg Hospice House, 4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Bucktrout of Williamsburg is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences maybe register at www.bucktroutfuneralhome.net View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Cathy Hand
November 18, 2009
Dear Uncle Bill,
Both David and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We too loved Aunt Betty Jo, as did the rest of the "Hoffman children". We loved coming to your house for visits growing up, because we knew that you and Aunt Betty Jo always welcomed us with open arms! I too will remember her everytime we make and eat her famous Peanut Butter Candy. We love you! Love Cathy Susan and David
Matt Cannington
November 18, 2009
We'll miss you Aunt Betty Jo.
Mom and I are making your famous Peanut Butter Candy for the holidays. Its still my favorite after all these years.
Uncle Bill- You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Ginger Cannington
November 18, 2009
Dear Uncle Bill,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We loved Aunt Betty Jo. Years ago, she taught me how to make Christmas candy which I continue to do each year. I taught my children and in more recent years have continued Aunt Betty Jo's legacy by teaching my grandchildren. We love you. Love Ginger and Greg
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