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Hester Bollinger Fore

1940 - 2021

Hester Bollinger Fore obituary, 1940-2021, Richmond, VA

BORN

1940

DIED

2021

Hester Fore Obituary

FORE, Hester Bollinger, 81, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, in Richmond, Va. She was born in Farmville, Va., November 13, 1940 to late Harvey and Catherine Bollinger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Fore; her brother, Johnny Bollinger; her niece, Mary Catherine Coyle; and her sister-in-law, Jackie Southhall. She is survived by her son, Joel (Rebecca) Fore; and her daughter, Michelle (Urs) Murmann; and her four grandchildren, Katherine Fore, Joshua Murmann, Andrew Fore and Isabella Murmann.

Hester retired from the state highway department after 35 years. She loved baking, painting, working in her garden and watching the Nationals and UVA basketball with Earl. She loved being around her grandchildren. It gave her great pleasure to teach and spoil them!

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Association in her name.

A graveside service will be held Friday, February 4, 2022 at 3 p.m. at Greenwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 12609 Patterson Ave., Richmond, Va. 23238.

To plant trees in memory, please visit theĀ Sympathy Store.

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Feb. 2, 2022.

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Lisa Hall

February 2, 2022

My deepest condolences to the family & loved ones. You were a special lady Hester. I was blessed to have you as a mentor/co-worker & will always cherish our friendship.

American Cancer Association-American Cancer Fund

February 2, 2022

The staff of the American Cancer Association at www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sorry to hear of Hester“s passing. We have received a memorial donation in her name and our sincere condolences go out to her family.

Cecelia Asbury

February 2, 2022

My heart goes out to all Friends & Family Members.
May all find peace and comfort during this difficult time

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