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Gena Livesay Obituary

Gena Marie Livesay, 29, of Colonial Heights, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Eugene "Geno" Livesay. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lester and Agnes Sapp. Gena is survived by her children, Anthony Eugene Shelley, and Lilly Marie Shelley; her mother and step-father, Donna Sapp Richardson and Michael "Red" Richardson of Colonial Heights; grandmother and grandfather, Bob and Elise Jones of Colonial Heights; a brother, Michael Holt Richardson and Tiffany Johnson, a niece, Michaela Marie Richardson; aunts and uncles, Lawrence William Ellis, Donnie and Tammy Williams, and Allen Sapp; her best friend whom she loved, Allison Kingerty; companion, William Ayala; many family and friends. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Rev. Dr. Ray Haskett officiating. Interment to follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index on Dec. 8, 2009.

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December 11, 2009

Aunt elsie, Uncle Bob, Donna, Anthony, and Lilly,
Just want you guys to know I love you and how much I love gena, please never hesitate to call me for anything I will always be there for all of you I love you all very much. 255-3535, Love Christy Barnes

Sherry Bunch

December 10, 2009

Donna,
I can't tell you how sad and shocked to hear of the loss of your daughter. I called my sister Debbie and we are both praying for you and your family. I'm so very sorry and if there is anything I can do just call me @ 720-4969 or email me a
@ [email protected]. You are in my thoughts and prayers........Yours sincerely, Sherry Bunch

Wesley and Priscilla Scott

December 9, 2009

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

Shannon Willmer

December 9, 2009

Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. I am totally and utterly shocked. She's gonna be missed. I'll always cherish the night the three of us were at Benny's. She was always a great friend. If ya'll need anything please call me,768-8069, I'm gonna do my best to be there for services. Love you!!!

Linda(Cheeley)&Bernard King

December 8, 2009

Our condolences to the Family. Our thoughts are with you.

Don Manlove

December 8, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Don Manlove

December 8, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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