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Helen Marie Leneave

1929 - 2022

Helen Marie Leneave obituary, 1929-2022, Amelia, VA

BORN

1929

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Bliley's Funeral Home - Chippenham

6900 Hull Street

Richmond, Virginia

Helen Leneave Obituary

LENEAVE, Helen Marie, 92, of Amelia, Va., was peacefully called home to our Lord on Friday, March 11, 2022. Born June 24, 1929, Helen was an honest and caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her. She is survived by her beloved husband of 70 years, William Leneave Sr.; children, Dorothy Smith (Lewis), William Leneave Jr. (the late Vicky), Daniel Leneave, Wayne Leneave and Robert Leneave; granddaughters that she raised, Shannon Brown (Daniel), Amber Barton (Robert) and Hailey M. Leneave; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Helen was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church and loved to sing of his word. She humbly served as the 2008 Amelia County Christmas Mother and dedicated many years supporting this program. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 17 at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. A Celebration of Life will be held 10 a.m., Friday, March 18 at Hopewell United Methodist Church, 6200 Courthouse Rd. followed by a burial at the church's cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Amelia County Christmas Mother's Program.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Mar. 13, 2022.

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Sylvia (Woodcock) Tripp

March 16, 2022

Bill and Dorothy, I am so sorry to see this loss of such a special lady, she always made everyone feel so welcome when they came into the church, and always a smile on her face. I know there will be a huge void in your family, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all

Paul Stewart

March 16, 2022

I am sorry for the passing of your mother.
She will be missed by all.

Soth Deborah

March 14, 2022

Rest in peace Mrs leneave

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Hopewell United Methodist Church

6200 Courthouse Rd., VA

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Bliley's Funeral Home - Chippenham

6900 Hull Street, Richmond, VA 23224

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