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Mabel was a wonderful person who richly blessed my life & the lives of my children. She will be truly missed.
Rachel Earley
June 25, 2011 | Dalton, GA
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Mabel Behrens
Powhatan, Virginia
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Powhatan, Virginia
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Send FlowersBEHRENS, Mabel Bernice Layman, age 91, of Dabneys, departed this life February 6, 2011. Predeceased by husband, USAF Major John Nevin Behrens, she is survived by daughter, Judy Gordon and husband, Harold; two granddaughters, Laura Hayward, husband, Rick, and children, Alexis, Austin, Joshua and Jacob, and Donna Lodge, and sons, Forrest and Travis. Until her death she continued reading to Goochland elementary children where she has been known as "Mrs. B" for the past 39 years. An active member of the Goochland Woman's Club, Educator's Hall of Fame, Officer's Wives' Club and a Goochland Library volunteer. A lifetime member of Oakland Baptist Church, Gum Spring, where her life will be honored on Friday, February 11 at 11 a.m. Visitation at Norman's Funeral Home, Goochland on Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Scholarship Fund for Goochland Woman's Club, 535 Elm Creek Dr., Manakin-Sabot, Va. 23103.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Mrs. Behrens was an inspiration to me through her grace, kindness, and caring for others. We were first introduced through her participation with the HOBY program supported by the Goochland Women's Club. Her spirit was infectious as she touched the lives of many students in our county. Although I wish I could have known her longer, I feel blessed to have known her at all.
Amy Hartley
February 11, 2011 | Goochland, VA
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I never had a chance to know Mabel very well but she was the wife of an old Army pilot and I am a son of an old Army pilot so when we met, we got along just well. Mabel was a very articulate person who was very sharp and very simple at the same time. She was simply a doll and I will personally miss my conversations that I had with her at the old Army pilot gatherings. I wish your entire family the best and let's not forget, Mabel is watching! Joe Ebacher, Omaha.
Joe Ebacher
February 10, 2011 | Omaha, NE
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Donna - So sorry for your loss. Although I never met her I remember you speaking of her. She sounds like she was such a special lady and did many wonderful things to help other people. Although, I can't imagine your pain and sorrow, I am sure your memories will be with you forever. Take Care Staci and Eric Hartman
February 09, 2011
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Mabel Behrens was an inspiration to all who knew her. She volunteered each week at the Goochland Branch Library for many years and we always enjoyed having her with us. She was a joy, an inspiration, and a great storyteller. We have lost a beautiful lady whose joy in serving others helps us all to have a better understanding of what it means to live a good life. She will be greatly missed.
Janet Melton
February 09, 2011 | Goochland, VA
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Laura and family .We were so sorry to hear about your grandmother our thoughts and prayers are with you she will be greatly missed we know God bless you The Fosters at what use to be Fosters Greenhouse in Short Pump Joyce Foster Bumpass Va
February 09, 2011
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Mrs. "B" will be greatly missed by ALL of the teachers and students of Goochland Elementary School. She has read to children and then to their children when they became students here. We all loved her and will miss her so much!
Debi Parker
GES Teacher
February 09, 2011
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