DORIS LOTH

LOTH, Doris Elliott, 84, of Richmond, departed this life October 7, 2011. Doris is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Albert Linwood Loth; and four daughters who cherish her, Linda and Steve Whitehead, Paula and Bob Cramer, Anne and Dean Pallotta, and Leslie and Mike Roberts; her nine grandchildren, Brewster Richardson (Tara), Katherine Field (Rusty), Scott Richardson (Emily), Laura Fitzgerald (Kevin), Jared Newton (Kate), Alex Cramer (Laura), Thomas Cramer, Justin Black and Parker Black; five great-grandchildren; and her brother, Joe Elliott (Mary). Doris was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Elliott; and her sister, Jeanne Ely. Doris grew up in Richmond and was a graduate of John Marshall High School where she served as a three time Cadet Corps Sponsor, twice for her future husband. She attended Longwood College before marrying her high school sweetheart. Doris is a member of Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Church and a long-time member of Willow Oaks Country Club, the SCAT Club and her Friday lunch group. Doris's greatest joy in life was the love she shared with her family and friends. Doris's devotion to her husband was apparent to all who knew her and she was a wonderful role model for her daughters and grandchildren. Everyone felt welcome in her presence. Family and friends are invited to gather at 9:30 a.m. for visitation at Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, 2700 Dolfield Drive, on Tuesday, October 11, prior to the 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. A reception at the church will follow the Mass. Interment will be private. Memorial gifts may be sent to the Families of the Wounded Fund, Inc., c/o Village Bank, P.O. Box 330, Midlothian, Virginia 23113 or to the Central Virginia Food Bank, 1415 Rhoadmiller Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220.

Doris had a beautiful smile for everyone she met and will be dearly missed by all.


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