Shirley Yvonne Blount

Shirley Yvonne Blount obituary, Richmond, VA

Shirley Yvonne Blount

Shirley Blount Obituary

Published by Manning Funeral Home from Jan. 13 to Jan. 14, 2010.
BLOUNT, Ms. Shirley Yvonne, of Richmond, departed this life on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, Wallace Clay. She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Demetria Patterson (Lawrence); one granddaughter, Ashley Patterson; mother, Emma Clay; three sisters, Marketer Lester, Peggy Greely and Diane Harrison (Kenneth), all of Richmond; four brothers, Holland, Lloyd, Roy and Daniel; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends, special devoted friends, William "Chuck" Jones and Dale Robinson. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Remains will lie in state Friday, 11 a.m., at Cedar Street Memorial Baptist Church, 2301 Cedar St., where funeral services will be held Friday, 12 noon. Dr. Anthony Chandler Sr., pastor, officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery.


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

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January 18, 2010

Rosa Sapp-Westley posted to the memorial.

January 15, 2010

DICEITHIA AND COREY WHITE posted to the memorial.

January 14, 2010

Shelly Lewis posted to the memorial.

Rosa Sapp-Westley

January 18, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

DICEITHIA AND COREY WHITE

January 15, 2010

MY SWEET LOVABLE AUNT SHIRLEY WILL BE MISSED ALWAYS AND FOREVER BY ME AND COREY
EVERYONE WHO KNEW HER WILL CERTAINLY AGREE THAT SHE WAS A DEAR PERSON AS ANYONE COULD BE.
HER LIFE WAS AN EXAMPLE OF GOODNESS,KINDNESS AND LOVE AND THATS WHY SHE WILL BE REMEMBERED
SHE FOUND THE NICEST WAYS OF ADDING JOY TO LIVING AND FOUND HAPPINESS IN LOVING PRAYING AND GIVING
SHE WILL BE MISSED
TO DEMEMTRIA SORRY ABOUT YOUR MOM
I LOVE YOU AND MAY YOU HAVE TO STRENGH TO GO ON .

Shelly Lewis

January 14, 2010

Demetria, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that God's mercy and grace comforts you,strengthens you, and give you peace during this difficult time.

January 14, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family during this time. "I am with you always, to the end of the age." --- Matthew 28:20

Deacon Lindsay Bryant
St Paul's Baptist Church

Carol Jefferson-Muse

January 14, 2010

The Jefferson-Muse Family extend their deepest sympathy on the passing of your loved one. Our prayers of comfort for the family during this time.

Marcella Moore

January 14, 2010

Demetria, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories bring you comfort and strength.

Deborah Earley

January 14, 2010

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Melinda White (VCUHS/MCVH)

January 14, 2010

Demetria my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief and always. If you need me please do not hesitate to call me.

Gwen Thomas

January 14, 2010

Diane,

My heartfelt condolences goes out to you and your family during this difficult time to the loss of your sister. You will be in my prayers.

January 13, 2010

To the family, my memories are like yours full of her grace and smiles. Shirley was so special and now she is speading life with the lord in his kingdom, what a happy place.
Violet Claxton(Perry)

From the Staff of Walter J. Manning Funeral Home

January 14, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Nancy Drumheller

January 13, 2010

Diane: I am sorry to learn of the loss of your sister. My deepest sympathy.

January 13, 2010

My Dear Sweet Shirley and My Dearest Girlfriend..
Words can not express how I feel, but I just want to take this opportunity to Thank God and Your Family for allowing me to be a part of your life. I'm grateful for the unconditional love/friendship that we shared over the years. You will always have a special place in my heart and I will miss you dearly. I know that you are in God's hands and May You Rest in Peace!
Love Dale (Battle) Robinson and Family

Elsie Franklin

January 13, 2010

I know from experience how difficult these days are for you and your family. May you find comfort in knowing that your co-workers and friends at DEQ are praying for you and your family. Elsie Franklin

Michelle Billups (DITS Saint Paul's Baptist Church)

January 13, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Doris Harrison

January 13, 2010

Diane and family, know that the Lord is with you at your time of sorrow, hold on to him for he is the one who is going to bring you through, may God continue to Bless the family

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