Goochland, Virginia
HOPE, Mrs. Edna Bates, 85, of Crozier, Va., departed this life on January 7, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, James. H.; and son, James R. Hope. She leaves to cherish her memory six sons, Ronald (Laverne), Alan (Janet), Elliotte (Brenda), Malcolm (Cyndy), Eric (Sabrina) and Everette Hope; two daughters, Angela Allen (Wayne) and Thelma Glymph; 19 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Jeanne Bates, Esther Ross (Winston) and Beatrice Shelton (William); two brothers-in-law, four sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Her remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va., where the family will receive friends and relatives Friday, January 11, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 994 Three Chopt Rd., Manakin, Va. 23103. Pastor Emanuel C. Harris officiating.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
To Ronald, Angela and Family,
May the strengthen of our Lord's Power, His Hands keep you during this time. May His angels be with you each day. The memories of your mother will comfort you. Be blessed.
Patricia A. Randolph
January 18, 2013
Rachelle Hope
I love you edna Hope and i miss you all life. you are the best lady life . you get money for hair happy all day. I miss my father alll life.
Rachelle Hope
January 16, 2013 | Sandy Hook, VA
I knew you through Nicole as "Granny" and will never forget the day spent with you and the family. What an honor to have met you. The family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers as they heal from this loss.
Tasha (Eby) Santalucia
January 15, 2013 | Saint Petersburg, FL
I only met Edna at Cindy and Mac's wedding. Wonderful woman. Did a great job of teaching and raising her children
Mac being the great man he is shows what a wonderful mother he had
Deepest sympathy to all the Hope family.
luv to all
shirley and Don Eickmeyer,
January 14, 2013
I will miss you and have great memories ofgrowing up...
I did not get to see you one last time. I send my love and prayers to the family
Amanda Valencia Carter
January 12, 2013 | Henrico, VA
In times like these we need a savior and Jesus is that rock that we so need.
Donnell Randolph
January 12, 2013 | North Chesterfield, VA
Mr&Mrs Sherman Ware Jr
January 11, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Hope family. I met your mom (Mac) several times on my travels to Virginia. She was a sweet lady!
Ingrid Klee
January 11, 2013 | Denver, CO
My prayers are with you during these difficult times. Find comfort in knowing she is in a better place and free from pain.
Johnette Mitchell
January 11, 2013 | South Chesterfield, VA
