Margaret Sturges

Margaret Sturges obituary, Richmond, VA

Margaret Sturges

Margaret Sturges Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Dec. 6 to Dec. 8, 2009.
STURGES, Margaret Shawcross, 88, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 3, 2009. Having been born in Canada, she lived in England for a number of years where she served in the Royal Air Force during World War II. She later moved to the United States where she was happy to become a U.S. citizen in 1951. She is survived by her daughter, Susanne Sturges; her granddaughter, Brooke Davis; and two great-grandsons, Alex and Andrew Kossan. Mrs. Sturges worked for many years as an executive secretary in North Carolina, Florida and Virginia. She was an active member of Westhampton United Methodist Church and a member of the Writers' Roundtable. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, at Westhampton United Methodist Church. Burial in Hollywood Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060.


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Merrilyn Harrison

December 8, 2009

My Dearest Susanne, May the Lord be with you and your family in this time of loss. My love and condolences to you, my dear friend, Merrilyn

Bryan Godfrey

December 8, 2009

I give my condolences to Susanne and her family. Having lost my maternal grandmother last year at 87 and having a paternal grandmother nearly 90, both of whom had Alzheimer's after age 80, I know what Susanne has gone through.

Bryan Godfrey
(fellow St. Stephen's EC parishioner)

December 7, 2009

Susanne: My condolences to you and your family. I know how hard this is, especially at this time of the year. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Vicky Bledsoe (Lewisville, NC)

Elton Crutchfield

December 7, 2009

Susanne,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My your heart be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
God Bless.

Tom & Betty Cherry

December 6, 2009

She was a great lady, a wonderful Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Although she will be missed by loved ones, families and friends, her soul and spirit will live forever in their memories.

Tom & Betty Cherry

December 6, 2009

Margaaret was a lovely lady. We enjoyed having her in our group. she had a fine sense of humor and was always ready to attend a play or con cert. She went by city bus to spend time in the city library. We enjoyed her stories at Writers' Roundtable. She will be missed.
Ellen Libis and Louise Jarvis

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