Elizabeth-McNamara-Obituary

Elizabeth "Betty" McNamara

Obituary

McNAMARA, Elizabeth "Betty," Catlin Foster, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 20, 2009. She was the widow of Fred Joseph McNamara, who died in 1998, and she was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Scott McNamara, who died on September 25, 2008. She was born on May 19, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Tucker Foster and E. Val Foster Sr. Betty is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Tommy Duke; sons, Michael D. McNamara and Russell P. McNamara and daughter-in-law, Susan Fass McNamara; six grandchildren, Robert J. Duke, Jason, Brooke, Jessica, Morgan and Russ McNamara; her only brother, Edward V. Foster Jr. and sister-in-law, Mary; sister, Joan F. Axselle and brother-in-law, Bobby; her special and devoted sister, Martha F. Kelley, who was at her side when she passed; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Betty was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, the Senior Center of Richmond, and after 30 years of service as an Accounts Payable Supervisor, retired from McKesson. The family will receive friends 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where a funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in honor of Betty to the Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, Va. 23220, in memory of her cats, Baxter and BeBe, who gave her much love and pleasure. The family would like to give special thanks to the Oncology Unit nurses of Henrico Doctors' Hospital (Forest Ave.), who cared for Betty during the last weeks of her life.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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My condolences are with the family,I took care of Ms MCNAMARA once on 3 south and she was a lovely woman as well as her family.My prayers are with the family....

My condolences go out to Betty's family, whom she treasured. I know you will miss her greatly, but you are so lucky to have such a wonderful lady in your family. Betty hired me at McKesson almost 30yrs ago and I'm still here. I worked with her for 10 of those years. I will always remember her with a smile.
My deepest sympathy,
Paige (Bliss) McNeely

I remember Betty when I worked at General Medical back in the 70's.
So sorry to read about her passing. I'm sure she will be missed greatly, by the lives she touched during her visit here on earth. May you take comfort in knowing, that now, you have a Special Guardian Angel watching over you. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time of sorrow.

My thoughts and prayers to the family during your time of grief. I worked with Betty at General Medical/McKesson when I was in the Purchasing Department and I know she will be truly missed. My deepest sympathy.

Susan and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I haven't seen Betty in years but I will always remember how cheerful and friendly she was. Betty always had a smile on her face and a kind word to go with it. Cherish your memories and know that she is watching over all of you with that smile on her face and resting peacefully.
Take Care,
Janet White

Our Deepest Sympathy to your Family. We hold you in our Hearts and Prayers.

Love,
Paul, Laurianne, Traci & Brian

Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. I worked with Betty at General Medical in the A/P dept. Betty was a very warm, sweet person and she has gone now to be with "her" Fred.

My thoughts and prayers to the family during your time of grief. I worked with Betty at General Medical/McKesson in the Accounts Payable Department.
My Deepest Sympathy.

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