EVELYN MCDUFFIE

McDUFFIE, Evelyn Mabel, 85, of Richmond, passed away April 13, 2010 at Lakewood Manor following a brief illness. Born in Grafton, N.Y., Evelyn was a resident of Richmond for 60 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Birdie Goyer, and is survived by her sister, Vivian White deMercado of Hoosick Falls, N.Y.; as well as nieces and nephews in New York, California and Florida. She will be sadly missed by her many friends. Mrs. McDuffie was employed by Bank of America and its predecessors for more than 25 years. She retired in 1989 as head teller of the River Road Branch. Prior to working at River Road, Evelyn was a well-liked teller at the Westhampton Branch of First & Merchants, where the free standing drive-in facility became known as "McDuffie's Palace" from a sign created by a customer and hung in the building. In retirement, Evelyn was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and St. Mary's Hospital. She was an active member of River Road Church, Baptist, for over 50 years, served as an assistant treasurer and member of the Social Committee as well as an active member of the Lydia Class. She was laid to rest on Friday, April 16, at Eastlawn Cemetery in Williamstown, Mass. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 20 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel at River Road Church, Baptist, located at the corner of River and Ridge Roads, Richmond. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to River Road Church, Baptist, 8000 River Road, Richmond, Va. 23229-8415.


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