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ELIZABETH CALDER Obituary

CALDER, Elizabeth Ann Wicks Denson "Nancy," 85, of Chesterfield, embraced eternity in her loving daughter's arms on Saturday, December 15, 2012. Born in Petersburg, Va., she was the daughter of the late John and Mabel Wicks. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Horace Calder; and first husband, Garland Denson. Nancy was associated with Chesterfield Community Church. She is survived by her daughter, Diana Denson; son, John Denson; son-in-law, Chris Russell; stepdaughter, Judith Calder Henry; two sisters, Edna King and Melissa Woodfin; niece, Linda Creeden; and a host of other special family members and friends. A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be donated to Chesterfield Animal Shelter, 9300 Public Works Rd., Chesterfield, Va. 23832. Condolences may be registered at

jtmorriss.com.



This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 18, 2012.

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