Betty Main Dillard

Betty Main Dillard obituary, Richmond, VA

Betty Main Dillard

Betty Dillard Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Sep. 16 to Sep. 17, 2010.
DILLARD, Betty Main, 84, of Richmond, died on September 13, 2010. Our loving and devoted mother was born in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, on April 25, 1926. She moved to Richmond, Va., where she married John N. Dillard in 1949. She is survived by five children, Nick Dillard and wife, Janis, Eddie Dillard, Steve Dillard and wife, Kathy, Jean Ellis and husband, Carl, and Susan Dillard. Betty is survived by five grandchildren, Jason Dillard, Emily Dillard, Billy Ellis, Danielle Jennings, Katie Jennings; and great-granddaughter, Hannah Ellis. Betty was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Lindsay Ellis and husband, John Dillard. She was a switchboard operator for St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond for 28 years, where she retired at age 77. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 17 at 3 p.m., with the family receiving friends immediately following the service at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. Online condolences at woodyfuneralhomeparham.com.



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November 29, 2010

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September 19, 2010

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Joe Hill

November 29, 2010

Just recently I was going through some old things that I had stored. In it was a box containing a plethora of pictures and tose cardboard surrounded pic tures for viewing through a projector. There was a Texas tag for a vehicle and just recently I found the name Betty Dillard with a date next to it of 02/14/83. The box was found next to a set of railroad tracks near Hwy 50 in Titusville Florida. I wonder if this the sameBetty Dillard and some of her photography work? The pics all seem very professionally done. [email protected]

Bonita Jones

September 19, 2010

To Jeannie and the entire Dillard family. So sorry for your loss! Your mom used to bring your dad to cardiac rehab and she was so sweet! I know you will miss her, but treasure the memories...they will last a lifetime! I am keeping you all in thought and prayer.

Pauline Nuckols

September 19, 2010

Susan and the Dillard Family my Thoughts and prayers ar with you all. I am so sorry for the Loss of your mother. I met her a few years ago ang she was a very nice lady, really liked her. She will be spenging her days with now with God. Amanda and I will be thinking of you. love you Susan and girls.

Pauline Nuckols

September 19, 2010

Susan, Danielle, Katie and the entire Dillard family, I am sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. I know there are no words to ease your pain only time will shorten your pain. Our faith in God will help heal the pain in your hearts. Remember all the good times. Susan I will always be here for you all. love you

Neil Sherman

September 17, 2010

Eddie
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I can't think about the memories of coming to over to your house on Lakewater when we doing the best to stay out of trouble. Neil Sherman

September 17, 2010

Thinking of you during this difficult time. We have fond memories of Betty that we will all cherish. She was a gem who loved her sherry. God Bless
Dib and Jackie
Paul and Tina

September 16, 2010

Jeannie, Carl, Billy, and entire "Dillard" family,
Your mother was so wonderful to me when Jeannie & I were in high school and nursing school. I have many great memories of Betty. I still cannot believe she didn't blast Jeannie and I when we stayed out way to late one night. She only gave us that "look" and then sighed from relief that we were home safe. That's the kind of mother she was - loving and also very forgiving. I hope she knew how much I loved and respected her. I will keep her in my heart always.
Malyss Morton Standbridge "Mort" Richmond,VA

Randy Hostetler

September 16, 2010

Steve, Kathy, all the Dillard "kids":

Losing your Mother is one of the most difficult experiences in life. Fill the void in your hearts with the loving memories you built together as a family.

God's Peace.

Randy Hostetler

Joe McVey

September 16, 2010

Betty was a very sweet friend. I have many childhood memories of her. My family and am very sorry to hear of her passing.

Jodi Reiss Kohl

September 16, 2010

I have many memories of "Mom". My favorite was when we brought home duck eggs from the lake. She helped us set up an incubator only to hard boil them with in a week. She was a feisty women. I can still picture her running after the boys with a pillow to put them in their place. Rest in peace "mom" I love you. Hugs to you all and you are in my prayers.

Jacque Bruce

September 16, 2010

Nicky and Janis,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Jacque Bruce

Carole Jennings

September 16, 2010

May the peace of memories and love shared comfort you during this difficult time. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Warm Regards

Dorothy & Russ Chandler

September 15, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family members at this difficult time. Your mom will never truly be gone as her memories will always be close to your hearts. It was great that she could spend time at each of your homes over the last couple of years. I am sure it was a comfort to her. Take care.

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