Dorothy Maphis

Dorothy Maphis

Dorothy Maphis Obituary

Published by Angelus Funeral & Cremation Traditions on Dec. 6, 2009.
MAPHIS, Dorothy W., 77, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 3, 2009. She was a member of Salisbury Presbyterian Church for 36 years and is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, John Maphis. She is also survived by two daughters, Paula Powers of Richmond, and Jo Anne Wright and her husband, Charles, of Powhatan; three grandchildren, Jennifer and Robert Prewitt, and Sanders Woolfolk Jr.; and her sister, Nan Scheuler, of Hillsboro, Oregon. Her family will receive friends on Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Salisbury Presbyterian Church, 13621 W. Salisbury Road, Midlothian, with a memorial service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider Odyssey Health Care. Arrangements by Angelus Funeral & Cremation Traditions.


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

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Terry Poland Kelly and Family

December 7, 2009

Dear John and Family,
We are so sad to learn of Dorothy's passing. She was a terrific lady and a wonderful friend to our family. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. Please let us know if we can do anything.

Karen Andruzzi

December 7, 2009

To Those I Love

When I am gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do.

You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears, be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love. You can only quess how much you gave me in happiness. But now it's time I travel alone.

So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must. Then let your grief be comforted by trust.

It's only for awhile that we must part so bless the memories within your heart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on so if you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near--- And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear all of my love around you soft and clear.

And then, when you must come this way alone I'll great you with a smile and
"Welcome Home"

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