ETHEL BERGSTRESSER

BERGSTRESSER, Ethel L., 95, died Saturday, November 20, 2010. She has gone to heaven to be with her Savior where there is no more pain and tears. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Harold W. Bergstresser; and her parents, George and Mary Morrow. She is survived by her daughter, Connie Shimp and her husband, Ivan, and their children, Melinda Coleman and husband, Robbie, and their three sons, Jennifer Ardis and her husband, Mel, and their son; Tammy Berberich and her husband, Chris and their two daughters. Ethel is also survived by her daughter, DeLores Lash and her husband, Jim, and their children and grandchildren, all who reside in Florida; a brother, Robert Morrow; and one great-great-grandchild. Ethel was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Glen Allen. She was active in the Eastern Star when she lived in Florida and Tennessee. Ethel loved to cook, take care of her home, and play the organ. The family will receive friends 3 to 6 p.m. Monday at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Aseracare Hospice, 8001 Franklin Farms Dr., Suite 206, Richmond, Va. 23229 or Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Building Fund, 11220 Nuckols Rd., Glen Allen, Va. 23059. The family would like to thank everyone who has given love and support through Ethel's long journey.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.