May God bless you and your...
Vicki,my heart-felt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. From our house to yours - The McNeils
Fatima McNeil
October 05, 2011 | Midlothian, VA


Richmond, Virginia
WHITAKER, Shirley Tate "Ma," 82, of Richmond passed away October 2, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Whitaker. She is survived by three children, Stephen Whitaker, Ed Whitaker and Vicki Hottle; seven grandchildren, Lori, Traci, Toby, Anthony, Tori, Becky and Luke; six great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Brady, Brianna, Lillian, Olivia and Laila. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday. Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Vicki,my heart-felt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. From our house to yours - The McNeils
Fatima McNeil
October 05, 2011 | Midlothian, VA
Aunt Shirley, I have wonderful memories of our families at Buckroe, going to the beach, eating dinner at Jack's or just sitting on the front porch talking. I hope you and Grandma reunited with a big hug and celebrated with a drink!!! May you and Uncle Vick and John and June rest in peace now that yall are all back together again. p.s. please give Jason a hug for me. thanks. Love You.
Michelle Maund
October 04, 2011 | Hampton, VA

Remembering your warmth and laughter and the closeness you shared with your family.
Renee Krone
October 03, 2011 | Charlottesville, VA
Ma I will always love you and miss you. You were the best grandma anyone could ever have. You were always there for us whenever we needed something. I know you are in a better place now and you will be watching over us with Pa. Give Pa my love. Can't wait to see you again. I love my Ma!
Becky Whitaker
October 03, 2011 | Mechanicsville, VA
May the love of family and friends and your many happy memories of Ma give you comfort during this difficult time. God bless you all.
Wanda Brent
October 03, 2011 | Glen Allen, VA
To Traci and Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you. Memories and time will lesson the grief. May the love of your family keep you strong.
Juanita, Marvin & Kari Crockett/Hutchinson
October 03, 2011 | Mechanicsville, VA
I have so many fond memories of coming to your home after school when I was a little girl. Your house was like a second home to me. You always had a smile on your face and I will keep these memories with me forever.
Valerie Parrish-Birdy
October 03, 2011 | Murrysville, PA
My Ma-You were always a second mother to me, helping me with my homework and taking care of me when I was sick. I love you just doesn't seem like enough. You will be missed more than words can describe. I love you Ma.
Love,
Lukey Duke
The Hottles
October 03, 2011 | Richmond, VA
I'll miss our chats and shopping trips together. You were my best friend. May God bless you always! Love, Me
Vicki
October 03, 2011