Richmond, Virginia
HATCHER, Edith Rowe, 95, of Varina, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Richard W. Hatcher; parents, Thomas and Willie Mae Rowe; sister, Grace McCabe; and brothers, Lloyd and James Rowe. Edith is survived by her devoted daughter, Donna Geer (Wayne); son, Richard W. Hatcher III (Mary); grandchildren, Bill Bendle (Mitze), Craig Bendle (Barbara), Tom Bendle (Michelle), Lee Bendle (Tracy), Ashton Marvil (Bret); and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a longtime member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Varina Woman's Club and Varina Homemakers Club. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 4, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Park.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
I am very sorry for your loss. Edith and I worked together many year ago at Mortgage Investment (Bank of America now). Some years later we found out we were related. Her mother and my father's mother were sister. She was a very special person. My prayers are with your family.
Sharon McClenny
March 16, 2011 | Richmond, VA
Richard and Donna, Sorry to read of Edith's passing. My late parents, Mary and Edgar Walls thought a lot of Edith and Dick. My condolences to you and your family.
Ed Walls
March 04, 2011 | Owensboro, KY
Donna-
I am so sorry for your loss.Your mother was very special to me and all of us at Brookside. I am thankful she is now at peace. God bless you and your family.
Ramona Hughes
March 04, 2011 | Richmond, VA
Dear Donna I am so sorry to hear of the lose of your mother. You were a Wonderful Daughter to her. And took very good care of her. Now she is at rest & peace. And may God wrap his arms around you and give you peace that is well deserved.
Vicki LeMaster & Family
March 04, 2011 | Mechanicsville, VA
