Florence Douglas

DOUGLAS, Florence Witt, 86, died at her home in Richmond, Va., on November 25, 2009. Her husband of 60 years, Edward Sterling Douglas Sr.; and her parents, Ernest Paul Witt and Florence Wingate Hamilton Witt, preceded her in death. One sister, Charlotte Ann Witt Bivens; two daughters, Diane Hamilton Douglas and Lynn Clark Douglas; one son, Edward Sterling Douglas Jr.; two granddaughters, Nicole Douglas-Matchett and her husband, Leo Matchett, and Taylor Hamilton Douglas; and their mother, Kathy Ann Lee, survive her. Florence was born in Bluefield, W.Va. and graduated from Bluefield College where she was crowned May Queen her senior year. She was a member of Bland Street Methodist Church where she served several years as Alter Guild Chairman, was a member of East River Mountain Garden Club, and Bluefield Salvation Army Auxiliary. After moving to Richmond, Va. in 1994, she joined River Road Church, Baptist where she served as Secretary of the Woman's Missionary Union and served on the Spire Newsletter Assembly Committee. Her association and friendship with the "Spire Ladies" brought her tremendous joy. Florence has donated her body to the Anatomical Society in the hope that others may benefit. A memorial service will be held on December 22, 2009 in the Chapel at River Road Church, Baptist at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the American Heart Assoc., 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060, or to a charity of one's choice.


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