Elizabeth Bunch Obituary

Elizabeth G. Bunch NORFOLK - Elizabeth "Betty" G. Bunch, 83, peacefully passed away Nov. 16, 2008, in Sentara Bayside Hospital with family near her side. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, Andrew C. Bunch. Betty was a longtime member of Spurgeon Memorial Baptist Church. She was a children's Sunday school teacher for many years. She and her husband Andy prepared their famous goulash for Wednesday night church suppers many times. She was a wonderful, devoted wife, mother and grandmother and a "favorite" aunt to her nieces and nephews. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Brenda Dozier and husband Allen; granddaughter, Nicole Kelly and husband Patrick. She is also survived by four sisters, Alice Vavadelis, Becky Jo Sykes, Doris Carpenter, Linda Upton and husband Sammy; a brother, R. William Smith and wife Judy; a sister-in-law, Rosemary Smith; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Howard T. Gillette and wife Ann, Robert Smith, James R. Smith Jr. and brother-in-law, Peter Vavadelis. A celebration of Betty's life will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, with Dr. Paul Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Spurgeon Memorial Baptist Church, 5520 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA 23509. The family would like to give special thanks to nurse Holly at Sentara Leigh Hospital, Dr. Frances Williams and nurse Trish Smith at Sentara Bayside Hospital. You may offer condolences to the family at www.mem.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 18, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Bunch

14 Entries

Tiffany Cooper

November 20, 2008

Brenda, Allen, Nichole and Patrick-
I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Betty, my "favorite Aunt." Mike, Emily, Charlie and I will be thinking of you all. We love you!
Tiffany

Tracy Dollarhide

November 19, 2008

Brenda, Allen and family
I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Betty, but I truely believe she's in a better place.
Love to you all
Tracy, Mike, Craig, and Jackson Dollarhide

Rose M. Williams

November 19, 2008

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

John Strickland

November 18, 2008

Brenda, Allen, Nicole, and Patrick: We all feel your loss in our deepest soul. Aunt Betty was one of those "treasures" that we all hold dear as we grow up and older. I still remember those many lunches before playing by the railroad tracks behind the house over by Tidewater Drive when we were small. Those were the happies of days. I truly believe that your Mom is now held closely by your Dad and that they are soaring above us in the greatest of joy! God has them in his hold now. Bless you all! I will truly miss her wit and kindnesses.

A Friend

November 18, 2008

I wish to send my codolences to your family.May God bring you comfort because at 1 Corinthians 1:3 it says that God is the father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort.

Cathy Ramella

November 18, 2008

Dear Brenda,
“My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.” I have wonderful memories of her smile, her soft voice, her great wit, so much like her mom, our grandmother. Betty was a source of inspiration to all of us.

Thomas Ewell

November 18, 2008

I met Ms. Bunch several months back at the Silver Diner in Va. Beach. I found her full of wit and humour! A pleasant lady indeed! I am glad I was able to see her one mor time after that prior to her untimely passing. My condolences to the family and dear friends. Thomas D. Ewell, (Alice's friend, Hoss)

Carol Riggs

November 18, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She is a beautiful lady who will be missed by many. I will be truly miss our talks especially about Andy-her true love-her special daughter Brenda and the other love of her life Nicole.
Carol Riggs and Family

Doris Carpenter

November 18, 2008

Dear Brenda, I am so sorry. I am going to miss her so much. You. Allen, Nikki, Patrick and Murphy are all on my mind and heart all day. I will see you tonight.
Love Aunt Doris

Sharon Fellner

November 18, 2008

I am just heart broken that I will never again answer the phone and hear "Good Morning" from my beloved Aunt Betty. I know she is with Uncle Andy and smiling down on us. I am very sorry that I can't make it to the service. I am with you in thoughts and prayers.

Stephanie Vavadelis

November 18, 2008

To my Dear Cousin Brenda and family,
Beauty is an impression which a woman leaves on others, and that impression is the true reflection of many fine characteristics of her own personality and inner charm and qualities. Every woman creates a new standard for beautiful. Then God created your mom; my Aunt Betty, and threw away the mold. He blessed us all with her. I am going to miss her stories, her smile, her voice, and her wonderful sense of humor; and yes Aunt Betty was a "favorite" Aunt. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Stephie and Lisa

Randy & Carla Strickland

November 18, 2008

Brenda and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Aunt Betty was truly a "Favorite" Aunt, as she was always quite ready to tell you, just in case you forgot! We loved her very much and will never forget her. Love you, Randy, Carla and Family

Betty Strickland

November 18, 2008

Brenda and Family

We are really sorry for your loss. we know she is in a better place now, and is looking down on us all and smiling. We all will miss her very much, and we all loved her very much as well. Your family is in our prayers.

With love
Gary and Betty Strickland

William Smith

November 18, 2008

Brenda, Judy and I are thinking of you, Allen and Nicole. All of our love.

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