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She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert Russell Fohl Jr.; parents, Doris Poorman Bell and Floyd C. Bell; brother, John Bell; and sister, Nancy Bell Smock.
Chloris was born on March 1, 1918, in Des Moines, Iowa. She grew up in Indianapolis, Ind., where she graduated with distinction from Shortridge High School with highest honors. She then graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis, majoring in Economics, where she was awarded the cup for highest honors. While at Butler, she met Robert Russell Fohl Jr., a Butler graduate of 1934. They were married on Oct. 14, 1939. Chloris and Robert spent most of their adult lives in Richmond, Va. Two years after her husband's death in August 2001, she moved to The Arbors at Port Warwick in Newport News, Va. As part of Virginia's Friendship Force, they enjoyed traveling to many foreign countries, such as Russia, Australia, Taiwan and Brazil, and hosted foreign guests in their Richmond home. Chloris also traveled with family and friends to a wide variety of locations, both foreign and domestic, such as India, Europe and Hawaii. While in Richmond, Chloris was a member of St. Giles Presbyterian Church and co-authored a book on the history of the church. She was an Enrolled Agent for the IRS and worked for H & R Block for over 25 years, preparing tax returns for clients, family and friends.
Chloris is survived by five children, daughter, Barbara Fohl Bliley (late husband, David) of Hampton, Va.; son, Richard Bell Fohl of Beaverdam, Va.; daughter, Sharon Fohl Hasty (husband, Harvey) of Suffolk, Va.; son, Raymond Edward Fohl (wife, Kathy) of Gum Spring, Va.; and daughter, Sarah Fohl Palat (husband, Anil) of Virginia Beach, Va. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Bell Hart (husband, Bill) of Austin, Texas.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, at The Arbors of Port Warwick in Newport News, for family and friends. She will be buried beside her husband in a private service at Westhampton Memorial Park in Richmond, Va. Arrangements are by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 South Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA (757) 723-3191. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Gayle & Michael Kaiser
December 1, 2010
Warmest thoughts and hugs. If you need anything at all, please call on us. We love you.
December 1, 2010
To the family of Chloris Bell Fohl,
We at Westhampton Memorial Park wish to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one. We pray that God will help to ease your pain in the days to come. We are proud and honored to be chosen as their final resting place. This is a responsibility that we do not take lightly and we pledge the highest level of perpetual care to honor their memory. Please do not hesitate to call us with any concerns or if there is anything we can do to make this difficult experience any easier.
Lee Smith
Family Service Counselor
Westhampton Memorial Park
804-740-1948
norma williams
November 30, 2010
Ms Chloris lived a long life, and I'm sure she had a lot of stories to tell.
the way the world was back then, and the way it is now, I'm sure she's seen many many changes. She will be missed. May the Hearer of Prayer give you and your Family comfort and peace.
Barb & Brad Williams
November 30, 2010
We are so sorry to learn of your mom's passing. Having lost my mom this year, I know how much you will miss her. Our thoughts are with you, Sara, and Anil, Ravi and Nina. Love to you all.
Kim & Marty Teft
November 30, 2010
Sarah,
I am so sorry to read about your mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Anil, Ravi and Nina. I am sending you a great big hug.
November 30, 2010
Sarah and Anil- We are very sorry to hear about Sarah's mom's death. We send our love and prayers to you all during this time. I was so glad to have met her, even had lunch with her once I think (at the Grey Goose). I admired her for the way she lived such an interesting and full life even into her "old" age. God's peace, Carol and Bruce
Diane Mosiello
November 30, 2010
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Chloris will be missed at the Arbors, she was always so active and loved to play bingo! She will be missed.
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