Florence Harrison

Florence Harrison obituary, Amelia, VA

Florence Harrison

Florence Harrison Obituary

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HARRISON, Florence, age 60, of Amelia, passed from this life on October 5, 2010. She is survived by her husband, David M. Harrison; daughters, Donna Wright of Richmond, Hilda Knight of King William, and Joanne Miller of Richmond; sisters, Mary Poe of Powhatan and Edna Whitney of Charlottesville; brothers, Moses Collier of Mechanicsville, Paul Collier of Louisa, and Franklin Staton of Charlottesville; and eight grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home, 16409 Court St. in Amelia, with a funeral service at 7:30 p.m. Interment will be private.



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

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October 4, 2011

donna wright posted to the memorial.

October 22, 2010

Marie Meade posted to the memorial.

October 13, 2010

Dave Gigliotti posted to the memorial.

donna wright

October 4, 2011

It has been a year now you left us to go be with our Father. i have cried many nights and wanted to call you many of days. momma i miss you so much and love you! Please continue to watch over me. It hurts here without you by my side. But your by GOD side now. Momma I miss you and love you so much!!!

Marie Meade

October 22, 2010

Florence was one of my dearest friends and I will always have a spot in my heart for her. Rest in peace my friend and I will see you again!

Dave Gigliotti

October 13, 2010

David,
Sorry for the loss of your your best friend and wife. Their are no words that can fill the sorrow in which you are going through ,but I will say, the suffering is all behind now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Your friends always,With deepest sympathy.
Dave ,Pam Gigliotti

charlotte & brad

October 12, 2010

David and girl I am so sorry for yourloss Life will never be the If I can do any please let me

THERESA MATHENY

October 8, 2010

I am so sorry to hear abot your MOM.I know how you feel right now. Don't let any one tell you it will be all right and it will get better..IT DOES NOT..
MOTHERS ARE SO VERY SPECIAL..SHE WILL ALWAYS BE FOREVER IN YOUR HEART..

Patricia Collins

October 8, 2010

Donna and Hilda - I am sorry for the loss of your mother. I know that there is a special bond between mother and daughter. Keep the good memories close to your heart.

brian harrison

October 7, 2010

sorry for the families lost and wish you all well. florence will be deaply missed

Brian Harrison

October 7, 2010

DAD,HILDA,DONNA, AND JOANNE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. FLORENCE WILL BE MISSED BY ALOT OF PEOPLE. I AM SURE IS WATCHING OVER YOU ALL NOW.

Kioychi Bland

October 7, 2010

"REST.IN.PARADISE GRANDMA...I LOVE YOU DEARLY AND YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED...IM SO GLAD YOU NO LONGER HAVE TO SIT IN THE HOUSE IN PAIN AND SUFFERING...SAVE A SPOT FOR ME...WE SHALL MEET AGIAN...PLEASE WATCH OVER ME WHILE IM STILL ON THIS WORLD...LOVE YOU AND SEE U AGIAN:):)!!!!

DONNA WRIGHT

October 7, 2010

REST IN PEACE MOMMA LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH. YOU ARE A WONDERFUL MOMMA, WIFE, GRANDMA, SISTER, AND FRIEND. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING IN LIFE YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME. YOU WI;; GREATLY MISS BY ALL. FOREVER IN MY HEART. DAVID AND HILDA I LOVE YOU BOTH. AND BOTH OF YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. GOD HAS A WONDERFUL ANGEL WITH HIM NOW.

DONNA WRIGHT

October 7, 2010

REST IN PEACE MOMMA!!! I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU GREATLY WITH ALL MY HEART. YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A WONDERFUL MOTHER, WIFE, SISTER, GRANDMA AND FRIEND TO SO MANY OF US. YOU WILL TRUELY BE MISSED AND ALWAYS LOVED. I WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU IN MY HEART AND IN MY PRAYERS. I THANK YOU FOR ALL THE THINGS YOU HAVE EVER DONE FOR ME IN MY LIFE. GOD HAS GIVEN YOUR WINGS AND NOW YOU LOOK DOWN UPON ME, HILDA, DAVID, MARY ANNE. HE HAS A WONDEFUL ANGEL BY HIS SIDE NOW. MOMMA REST IN PEACE WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH!!

HILDA KNIGHT

October 7, 2010

DAVID,
YOU HAVE BEEN A GREAT HUSBAND AND CARETAKER OF MY MAMA FOR THE PAST 21 YEARS AND I GREATLY APPRECIATE U FOR THAT. I LOVE MY MAMA AND WILL MISS HER GREATLY BUT I KNOW SHE IS RESTING IN PEACE!

October 7, 2010

David & Hilda, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Florence was a special person. Grace Moore(Nabisco)

October 7, 2010

Hilda, Thinking about you during this time. You know your Mom is in a better place, where there is no suffering or pain. The Mephams

Edward & Sandy Greisz

October 6, 2010

David sorry for your loss you are in our prayers.

Kraft/Nabisco retirees

October 6, 2010

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

Art Sitterson

October 6, 2010

David, sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed our conversations.

Cherice Smith

October 6, 2010

Donna, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. My prayers are with you & your family. I know what it's like to lose your mom and I can't say that it's something you'll get over but time will help heal the wounds. Love Ya, Cherice

Carla Monroe

October 6, 2010

Donna and Family,

My prayers are with you all. May God continue to give you strength, remember we love you.

Psalm 71:20-21
Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once again.

Karla Snyder

October 6, 2010

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT FLORENCE HAS PASSED AWAY. SHE WILL NOT HAVE TO BE SICK ANYMORE AND WE KNOW THAT HEAVEN IS WAITING ON HER. SHE WAS A JOY TO KNOW AND TALK TO.

Maxine Finch

October 6, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 5, 2010

David and Family,
My prayers are with you all. I will miss my best friend.
Love you all,
Janice Carter
Charles City, Va.

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