Joan Orth Buchholz

Joan Orth Buchholz

Joan Buchholz Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 21, 2010.
BUCHHOLZ, Joan Orth, 92, of Midlothian, died on September 18, 2010. Her husband of 53 years, James Harry Buchholz, former executive of Southern States Cooperative; and her son-in-law, Michael S. Keller, preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Michele B. Keller and Susan B. Bernhardt and her husband, Tom; two granddaughters, Melanie K. Weyer and Melissa K. Fraim; five great-grandchildren; and her brother, Dr. John S. Orth of Abilene, Texas. She was a member of The Salisbury Country Club and a member of Commonwealth Chapter, D.A.R. The family will receive friends Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Huguenot Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road. Service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Forest View Volunteer Rescue Squad or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences may be made at woodyfuneralhomehuguenot.com.



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Jana Rudnick

September 30, 2010

Susan and Michelle, I'm so sorry to learn of your mother's death. I wanted you to know how very helpful she was to me when I was doing genealogy work for our family. I will remember her fondly.

Marcia Carr

September 30, 2010

Susan,
I read about your mom's death. I am so sorry. Losing a parent is such a life changing experience. Know I'm thinking about you.

Polly Mullinix Rowan

September 27, 2010

Susan and Michelle,
I'm so sorry to learn of your mother's death. I think it's coming to the end of an era for former SSC executives and their spouses. Please know you're in my prayers.

HOWARD &LIZ HARTSFIELD

September 23, 2010

SUSAN AND MICHELLE,
WE ARE SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DEAR MOTHER. YOU WERE BOTH SO KIND AND LOVING TO HER. GOD BLESS YOU.

Judy Peters

September 21, 2010

Dear Susan,
I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I hope our long conversation the other night, with lots of fine memories, eased your mind. I know that your mother is now at peace and knew how much you and your family loved and cherished her.
Love always - Judy

September 21, 2010

Susan, Sorry to read about your loss. My thoughts and prayers fgo to you and your family. Bill Suttles

Patricia Moody

September 21, 2010

Susan and Family - so sorry to hear of your loss. She definitly lived a long and blessed life and your memories will carry you through forever. God bless all of you especially during this time. You are in my thoughts.

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