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Gene Leys Obituary
She was the daughter of the late Homer F. and Mary "Mamie" Sutherland Wilkinson.
Mrs. Leys was preceded in death by her husband, George "Scotchie" Campbell Leys, and her first husband, Howard Edward Marshall Jr.
She was a member of Second Presbyterian Church in Petersburg.
She is survived by her children, Flora Gene Marshall Perkinson and husband Joseph Daniel Perkinson of Colonial Heights, Benjamin Scott Marshall and wife Pamela Cheyne Marshall of Richmond, and Mary Elizabeth Marshall of Colonial Heights; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marjorie Johnson of Richmond.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2010 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard with Dr. Dan Hale officiating. Interment will follow in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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Bernard King
April 7, 2010
My condolences to the Family. I met Mrs.Ley's after she married Scotchie.
Wish that mom and I could have been there today,
Betty Cheely
April 6, 2010
To Gene's family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time in your life. Gene was always a good friend to both of my parents for years, as she and "Scotchie" shared Saturday nights with mom and dad, on their double dates for dinner. I know that Gene will be missed by all.
Sincerely,
Christmas 2009 in North Carolina
Helen Cheely
April 6, 2010
To Gene's family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss and was very surprised, thinking that I would surely leave this world before Gene. I sincerely hope that she did not suffer. I know that she will be greatly missed.
Thoughts and prayers to you all,
David Lynch
April 6, 2010
We're sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.
Marie Crites
April 5, 2010
Teta and Joe,
Henry and I were very sorry to hear about Gene. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
PETE CARWILE
April 4, 2010
TO JOE AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU.PLEASE TELL MARY I SAID HELLO AND I AM SORRY FOR HER LOSS.
Robert Magee
April 4, 2010
We were so sorry to hear about Gene. She was a big part of our lives for many years. We have many fond memories of her great personality.To the family, Becky and I Offer our condolences and prayers for your loss.
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