Margaret Childress

Margaret Childress

Margaret Childress Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Oct. 22 to Oct. 23, 2010.
CHILDRESS, Margaret Gray Harris, of Richmond, widow of Hunter W. Childress, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Ellen C. Lewis and her husband, Mike; two grandchildren, Hunter and Olivia Lewis; loving nieces and nephews; and many longtime friends. Mrs. Childress was a retired executive secretary for Bank of Virginia. She was involved with the Henrico County Historical Society, finding and documenting lost or forgotten cemeteries. Mrs. Childress was a member of Chamberlayne Baptist Church. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 23 in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Chamberlayne Baptist Church, 215 Wilkinson Road, Richmond, Va. 23227. Arrangements by the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home.


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October 26, 2010

Margaret was a dedicated member of the Henrico County Historical Society. On behalf of the Society, I would like to extend deepest sympathy to her family.
Sincerely,
Sarah Pace, President
Henrico County Historical Society

Jean Warren

October 23, 2010

Ellen, I'm sorry I didn't get to the service. I'm glad Mom and Charles got to see you. My deepest sympathies. We will all miss her.
Love, Jean Warren

Wayne Duke

October 22, 2010

Ellen: I cherish the days that your Mom and I carpooled to work everyday. She was such a delightful person and I one that I thought so much of. I have enjoyed keeping in touch with her over the years. While the most recent days have been tough, I know you will have many good memories to comfort you in the days to come. God bless you and your family as He welcomes her to her heavenly home.

Sheri Philpotts Schneider

October 22, 2010

Ellen..

Am so very sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. I have so many great memories of time with you and your family. I loved your Mom and felt like she was a "second" Mom to me in our younger years. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Heather Stafford

October 22, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this most difficult time. It's a very hard thing to have to lose a mother and grandmother, especially so close to the holidays. We have known Margaret since we moved in to the neighborhood in June of 1993. She was a very sweet and kind lady and she will be deeply missed!

With Love,
The Williams and Stafford Family at 112 Luray Dr

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