Patricia Williams Twohy

Patricia Williams Twohy

Patricia Twohy Obituary

Published by Bennett Funeral Home from Nov. 5 to Nov. 7, 2015.
| Send Sympathy Card TWOHY, Patricia "Patty" Williams, who was known as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and loyal friend, passed away on November 3, 2015, at the family home, at the age of 79. Born in Clarksburg, W.Va., Mrs. Twohy was the only daughter of Dr. J. Frank Williams Jr. and Marguerite Singleton Williams. Immediately following graduation from Sweet Briar College, she married Edward Merrick Twohy from Norfolk, Va. The couple moved to Richmond, Va., where Mr. Twohy joined his family's business, settled and raised their family. An active community volunteer, Mrs. Twohy was a docent at both The Valentine Museum and Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. As a dedicated member of the Junior League of Richmond, she served on its board, as treasurer of The Clothes Rack and as chairman of its Advisory Committee. Mrs. Twohy enjoyed many years with the River Road Garden Club and the Altar Guild of St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Most recently, she was a founding member of The Women's Monument Commission. Mrs. Twohy loved playing bridge on Wednesdays and Thursdays with her dear friends, traveling with her husband, visiting European and American museums, entertaining family...

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