Richmond, Virginia
LAMPKIN, Ellen Revere Cline, age 52, died Thursday, July 29, 2010, at 5 p.m., after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Richmond, Va., on a snowy February 9, 1958, the daughter of Charles H. and Maxine T. Cline. She attended public school in Henrico County and graduated from Longwood College in May 1980, with a Bachelor of Science in Business. She was a deacon at Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She worked as a human resources manager for CCF and various other companies, the last being The Service Company. She is survived by her husband, Milton W. Lampkin; daughters, Erin R. Lampkin, Sarah T. Lampkin; sister, Pamela C. Gontkovic and husband, Charles; mother, Maxine T. Cline; in-laws, Brenda and Mike Johnson, Audra Lee and Paul Harvey; mother-in-law, Audrey Lampkin; several nieces, nephews and their spouses and children. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles H. Cline. The family will receive visitors from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 2, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 3, at Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Interment will be at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in memory of Ellen Lampkin.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Milton, Erin & Sarah,
My sincere condolences to you. I met Ellen when I helped coordinate you with your charity for the SML Charity Home Tour. I remember how much she loved the lake house and how she looked forward to spending more time there. I am so sorry for your loss. Ellen was a beautiful and courageous woman.
Linda Flindt
August 05, 2010 | Moneta, VA
I met Ellen through Designer Solutions. She was so excited about your house at Smith Mountain Lake. I am so sorry for your great loss.
Sharon Tyser
August 05, 2010 | Moneta, VA
Milton, Erin and Sarah,
Although we have only known you for a short time, we have grown to love and respect your family and your incredible strength to face life's most difficult news. We greatly admire how you all pulled together to surround Ellen with human love and support. We know that our Lord who suffered so much before leaving this world is caring for Ellen now and that even in this sad time, He deeply cares for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Martha and Steve
August 05, 2010
Lampkin family,
I just found out about Ellen and I am so sad. What a beautiful woman she was. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Carolyn Coleman
August 04, 2010 | Moneta, VA
Milton & Girls,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great loss. Ellen was a wonderful person.
May God Be With You,
Rosie & Randy Gantt
August 04, 2010 | Lynchburg, VA
We are SO SORRY to see Ellen leave this earth too soon but thankful she is with our Lord now. Words cannot express how we hurt for you know and will pray for you as you travel this road of grief.
Gary Reams & family
August 03, 2010 | Midlothian, VA
I remember Ellen from Reliance - I loved how her eyes lit up with her expressions of excitement. I know she will be missed.
Pat Herrera
August 03, 2010 | Richmond, VA
Ellen was a wonderful lady. I worked with her for many years at CCF and still had some lunches together after we both left the company. You're so lucky to have had her. I'm sorry you couldn't keep her here with you forever.
Debbie Meyers
August 03, 2010 | Mechanicsville, VA
Ellen was a dear friend of mine in High School. I always remember her with a smile of kindness and the patience of Job. I am sorry for your loss and may God be with you in your time of grief.
Valerie Warriner
August 03, 2010 | Herndon, VA