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Ida Cheatham Obituary
Mrs. Ida L. Cheatham, age 105, of Richmond, departed this life on February 19, 2025.
She is preceded in death by one daughter, Elizabeth H. Mitchell; and two grandchildren, Sheryl Mitchell-Thomas and Cary Mitchell. She is survived by one daughter, Carla Cheatham-Debrough (William); one son, Carl Mason Spencer (Sheila); a host of grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; three sisters-in-law; other relatives and friends.
Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where Mrs. Cheatham can be viewed on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 16210 Short Cut Road, Doswell, Virginia, where remains will lie in state one hour prior to the funeral time. Rev. Nathaniel Griffin, Pastor. Interment, Roselawn Memory Gardens. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 10:45am on Saturday.
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Sherry Hunter & Family
February 28, 2025
Heartfelt condolences to you all. Prayers that you may have smiles amid the tears as you remember happy times spent together together.
Cathy Harris
February 27, 2025
To the family
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord continue to bless the each of you.
From the Staff of Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Funeral Home
February 26, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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