Mary Louise Gochenour

Mary Louise Gochenour

Mary Gochenour Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 29, 2004.
WILLIAMSBURG - Mary Louise Gochenour, 55, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2004. She was a native of Atlanta, Ga. and had been a resident of Williamsburg for thirty-two years. She had been a manager with Master Cleaners. Preceding her in rest are her father, George Leimenstoll and brother, John P. Leimenstoll. Surviving members of her family include her husband of eighteen years, Dwight "Whitey" Gochenour; daughter, Amy J. Rowan of Woodbridge, Va.; sons, Richard Morris and wife Susan of McDonough, Ga., and Dwight E. Gochenour, II of Woodbridge, Va.; grandchildren, Taylor Morris and Samantha G. Rowan; mother, Vivian House; sisters, Vivian Steerman and husband Tony of Jonesboro, Ga., Barbara Denney and husband Ray of Powder Springs, Ga., and Hope Collins and husband Jerry of Fayetteville, Ga.; brother, Tommy Leimenstoll and wife Cindy of Douglasville, Ga. The family thanks the Doctors and staff at Virginia Oncology of Williamsburg, and the nurses and staff at Sentara of Williamsburg Community Hospital, South one. They also send a special thank you to Judy Richardson of Williamsburg Hospice Care. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home. At other times, friends may call on the family at their residence. Memorial services will be held privately. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Williamsburg, 1100 Professional Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185. Condolences may be registered on-line at www.nelsenfh.com.

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Whitey, Mary, was a very blesses woman. We are a blesses family, because of you and your love for her. God has a special crown in heaven just for you. May, God hold you neer too him in the days to come. Vivian Steerman

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Whitey, our hearts are with you. Mary Steerman. Ga

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Cindy Leimenstoll, Ga

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Tommy Leimenstoll Ga.

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Your starbaby Mary, will shine from now on. Vivian Steerman

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Donny Greene Fayette County

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Vivian Steerman Fayette County

Bill & Betty Whitehurst

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Whitey,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your sorrow.

Suzanne Pettit

June 29, 2004

Dear Whitey,

I was so saddened to learn from Rosemary that you had lost your wife. Steve and I hope you will be comforted by your many wonderful memories. May God be with you in the weeks and months ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,

Love, Suzanne and Steve and family

Garland, Rosemary(Cave) Comer

June 29, 2004

Dear Whitey,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. There are many people in the Shenandoah Valley who send their sympathy. May God bless you and your family.

Hope Collins

June 29, 2004

Whitey,



My heart hurts for you. I would gladly take the pain away if I could. You never left my sisters side, and I will always be grateful for that. Thank you for loving her each day that you spent together, and making her happy. I thank God for a man like you, you are and always will be my hero.



Love ALWAYS



Hope

Vivian Steerman

June 29, 2004

We hurt because we love. Love will in time remove the pain. May God, be with you in your sorrow. God, has taken her pain, and he shall also remove yours.

Nanny

June 29, 2004

My son, May God, be with you as you walk through this storm. Rest in his love and he will see you through.

Carolyn Blanchard

June 29, 2004

Dear Whitey,



Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in your time of great sorrow. Only those who have list a spouse can know the depths of your feelings. I send you my prayers to give you strength to bear your sorrow.

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