Dorothy Wade SNELLINGS

Dorothy Wade SNELLINGS

Dorothy SNELLINGS Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Oct. 29, 2009.
SNELLINGS, Dorothy Wade, 86, of Richmond, passed away October 27, 2009. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earle Snellings; daughter, Doris Ann Snellings. She is survived by her three daughters, Judith Wright of Richmond, Dianne Moseley and husband, Bruce, of Chesterfield, Victoria "Vicky" Hitch and husband, Oliver, of Cobbs Creek; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Snellings was a retired nurse with St. Elizabeth Hospital. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2009 at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, Va. 23220. Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.


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Bryan Byrne

November 18, 2009

Dear Family:

Mrs. Snellings was a remarkable woman with a good sense of humor. I am sorry for your loss.

Linda Stanley

November 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.....

I do have many fun memories of your mom and my mom (Lucy and Ethel)...Life was so simple back then....we did have the "good life"!!

Hugs to all...

October 30, 2009

Judy, Dianne and Vicky,
I am so very sorry about your Mother. I always thought of her as my second Mom and enjoyed my childhood so much more because of her. I will cherish these memories of her always. May the Lord Bless you and help you and your Family through this difficult time.
Love,Your Cousin,
Jackie Stanley Trivette

Brian Moseley

October 29, 2009

She will be missed and remembered. May she rest in peace forever in the Lord's kingdom. I know she will be watching over us all. I love you, Dottie.

ronald pine

October 29, 2009

i sorry that i cant get there ok

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