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Muriel Davis Watson BARBOUR
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Muriel BARBOUR Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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November 25, 2009
Muriel and I had many happy times visiting together. I am an RN who helped take care of Tom, her husband.I also took care of Foxy the sweet therapy dog on the unit. I will also miss our visits on the phone. I have many fond memories. Suzanne Webster RN
at Mcguire Hospital Richmond, Va.
November 19, 2009
I had many emotions when I heard of Muriels passing. I worked at McGuire during the same time Muriel did and had many occasions to interact with her. So many people at the VA grew to love and depend on her as she was an asset to everyone she came in contact with. I know Ann will miss her and my sympathy goes out to her family. Alma Leicester Baldwin and Missy
Liz Barch
November 18, 2009
I was a student from Longwood College in January of 1977 when I started my Junior internship in Recreation therapy with Muriel Barbour at the Richmond VA. She was a great teacher and inspiration. I still work in the field of Recreation Therapy and work in the Boston VA.
November 16, 2009
Muriel was a true "Southern Lady" in every since of the word. She was very devoted to family, friends and the many veterans who had the opportunity to have her in their life. Those of us in the field of Recreational Therapy loved her sincerity and kindness. We will miss her.
Jim and Marcie Clark
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Al & Misty Robertson
November 16, 2009
Misty, my therapy dog who we rescued, and I had the privilege to have known Mrs. Barbour for only a short time but our visits drew us close to this marvelous lady. We will both miss her. Misty learned to eat ice chips from her hand, and that will always bring her memory back to us. I know whose Hand that hand is now holding.
Mac & LaVerne Shotwell
November 16, 2009
Muriel, or "Piggy" as we affectionally knew her, was one of our dearest friends when we attended Tabernacle Baptist Church in the 1950s. She helped bring the two of us together and was in our wedding on June 19,1954. She helped form and lead the youth ministry at the church and we always had fun when she was in charge. Her faith in Jesus was real and contagious. She lived her Christianity as she related lovingly to people. Our love and sympathy to her family and friends.
Paula Martin-Glenn
November 16, 2009
Mrs.Barbour was a wonderful, loving and careing lady.I was one of her many William Byrd Community House children. She was a second mother to all of us. She spoke softly in a way which you knew and felt her love and compasion was deep from her heart.When she placed her arms around you it was a hold that you never wanted her to let go. Her family is in my thoughts and prayers and may God bless you all. May she rest now in the arms of our Lord.
tillie fairchild
November 15, 2009
My mother was blessed to eat at the table with Muriel at Lakewood Manor when Muriel was in healthcare.
Muriel took Mother "under her wing" as they laughed and conversed together at mealtimes.
What a delightful lady, Mrs. Barbour was! To her family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Tillie Fairchild, Richmond
Peg Holliday
November 15, 2009
My Deepest Sympathy to Muriel's Family. When she was @ McGuire, I drove the Spinal Cord & Nursing Home folks on trips, shopping, restaurants, movies, in parades, etc. - on the old "bus." She was always there for everyone, gently guiding us all. May She Rest In Peace.
Cynthia Cain-Jenkins
November 15, 2009
Muriel was the best supervisor I ever had (I was her secretary in Recreation when she retired.) We had some great Christmas dinner parties in her home and it was like being with my late mother and family. She guided me in tough times and in good times. We loved Foxy and the many years at the VA in Recreation caring for her. I will miss her and I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Lisa and Troy. (I was formerly known as Cynthia Patterson.)
Allan Stoneman
November 14, 2009
She did love Jesus and people and cats and dogs and flowers. She made a real difference in my life and the lives of countless others. No words I write here can express what she meant to me. I take solace in the fact that I know she is in heaven, where she stored up so many treasures during a life so well lived for others. An angel has taken flight and I will miss her so.
Thomas Stavredes
November 14, 2009
My sympathy to Mrs. Barbour's family, as she joins her husband in heaven.
Constance McAdam
November 14, 2009
IMAGINE STEPPING ONTO A SHORE AND FINDING IT HEAVEN
IMAGINE TAKING HOLD OF A HAND AND FINDING IT GOD'S HAND
IMAGINE BREATHING NEW AIR AND FINDING IT CELESTIAL AIR
INAGINE FEELING INVIGORATED AND FINDIND IT IMMORTALITY
IMAGINE PASSING FROM STORM & TEMPEST TO AN UNKNOWN CALM
IMAGINE WAKING AND FINDING IT HOME
I like to think that this verse describes what happened to my dear friend Muriel. I am sure she is holding God's hand and will some day be waiting to welcome me to my new home.
Your devoted and loving friend.
Connie Rollison McAdam
Mary Lanum
November 14, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the family.Mrs. Barbour was a wonderful and loving person.She took so many of us kids under her wings and help us all grow. Taught us all to be proud of who we are and where we came from.
Mary Lukowsky Lanum
Dollie Walden
November 14, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to all of Mrs. Barbour's family. She was a really sweet person. I remember years ago when she went to Tabernacle Baptist church she persuaded me and my friends to come on down to the William Byrd Community House and that gave us some childhood memories that we will never forget. She was a wonderful person.
Bob Jones
November 14, 2009
I shall miss Muriel more than i can express but i find comfort in konwing that for many years, we were very good friends. I also find comfort in knowing that she is at peace and has gone home to her beloved Tom. My heart goes out to Lisa, Troy and his family.
bob jones (VA employee)
carol floyd
November 14, 2009
you will greatly be missed for all the kindness and devotion that you gave to all the wm byrd kids growing up we're all so sad of losing someone who was like a 2nd mother to us all , you took so many under your wing and taught us how to fly and taught us so many important values in life we'll miss you and love you always
November 14, 2009
mrs barbour was a wonderful lady. she gave us kids alot of her time at william byrd. we love her and will miss her greatly. our prayers are with her family.betty rainey, richmond va
betty rainey
November 14, 2009
mrs barbour was a wonderful lady. she gave us kids alot of her time at william byrd. we love her and will miss her greatly. our prayers are with her family.betty rainey, richmond va
Harry & Julie Donald
November 14, 2009
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
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