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Hill & Wood Greene Chapel
15075 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, VA 22968
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3251 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22911
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Brenda Rivera Obituary
Brenda was born in Charlottesville, VA, and attended the local schools until relocating to Falmouth, MA where she graduated from high school.
Brenda served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era War. She went on to obtain her Doctorate Degree from Columbia University, in Clinical Psychology.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her goddaughter Marites Jackson; godsons Brent Barnes, Sean Winkey, Stewart Jackson; grandson Liam Jackson; her dearest cousin Wanda Austin, of Wisconsin, as well as a host of cousins and friends
In charge of arrangements is Hill and Wood Funeral Services in Greene County/Ruckersville, VA. Services, with military honors, will be held at Hill and Wood, Ruckersville, on November 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
14
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Hill & Wood Greene Chapel
15075 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, VA 22968
Send FlowersNov
15
Nov
15
Graveside service
12:30 p.m.
Holly Memorial Gardens
3251 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22911
Send FlowersServices provided by
Hill & Wood Funeral Service - Greene ChapelOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.