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Magdalene Bizzell Obituary

Magdalene S. Bizzell RICHMOND - Magdalene Swecker Bizzell, 82, was born June 13, 1928 in Salem, Va., and deceased June 18, 2010 in Richmond. She was a retired music teacher in Virginia since 1951 and a musician, soprano, pianist, organist, and choir director. She is survived by husband, William Bennett Bizzell II of Richmond; daughter, Grace Elizabeth Bizzell of Georgia; sons, William Bennett Bizzell III, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Swecker Bizzell, Charles Given Bizzell, all of Richmond, and James Sangster Bizzell of Aydlett, N.C.; grandson, Will Bizzell of Richmond; and granddaughters, Sylvia Jo and Christin Alice Bizzell and their mother Susan Tevepaugh Bizzell of Grandy, N.C.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 20, 2010.

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Laura Slater

June 24, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mary Cheek

June 22, 2010

So sorry to hear this sad news. I taught in Goochland with Maggie. I know she will be missed.

Alice "Pat" Huff McBride

June 22, 2010

I'm so sorry to here of Maggie's passing (my Tante). I'll always remember her as that. Although unexpected, her quick passing was a blessing. I hold all of you in my heart and prayers. Alice "Pat"

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