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Louise Whipple

Richmond, Virginia

1946 - 2024

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Louise WhippleJanuary 21, 1946 - July 30, 2024Whipple, Louise Stuart Tabb, born January 21, 1946, and known to many as LouLou, died July 30, 2024, in Crozet, VA. She is survived by her husband, Fred Rutledge Whipple, Jr.; her brother, Randolph Porter Tabb, Jr. (Patricia); her sister-in-law, Sue...

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Louise was a kind and nurturing mother to me when I was in high school with Brannen. She always welcomed us with open arms and Ukrops meals. Her old ladies field hockey team beat our high school team into the ground during friendly scrimmages. She opened my eyes to church and what true kindness is. I am so sorry for your loss.

Fred, Laura, Brannen, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Louise and I both taught at Thomas Jefferson High School. Many days, we laughed, cried, and said a few choice words, trying to make it another day. I will miss her smile, laughter, and friendship.

I was fortunate enough to grow up next door to the Tabbs in Glenburnie, Richmond, VA. Since Louise was a couple of years older than I, I admired her and enjoyed the opportunities I had to get to know her at backyard dinners, during trips to Highs for ice cream, at church, and at Thomas Jefferson High School. Her birthday and Christmas letters were clever and chatty--always worth saving! We're praying for comfort for Fred, Randy, Pat, and the children and grandchildren. What an outstanding...

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Laura, Brannen, Fred and family - I largely knew LouLou through knowing Laura this past decade. I'm so sorry the world has lost this sharp, witty, accomplished, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend and I know her legacy lives on through everyone who she touched in her lifetime.

Opps-"Louise" (never heard nick name "Lou Lou) but sorry to leave off the "e"...hoping to attend service with neighbors, Tom & Gina Holden!

Laura, I am thinking of you and your family. Your mother had so many talents and life lessons I am ready to employ. What a wonderful person to have in your life!

I had the privilege of being Fred and Louise server at a local restaurant in Richmond,VA. Louise was a sweet, kind and funny person. When someone you love become a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. With Deepest Sympathy.