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Joan Butler Hovis

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Joan Butler Hovis, 81, of Richmond, passed away June 17, 2006. She is survived by her son, James B. Hovis and his wife, Anne; and four grandchildren, Sarah S. Hovis, James B. Hovis Jr., Thomas A.M. Hovis and Anna L. Hovis. Mrs. Hovis was a 1946 graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and received a Masters of Education degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. She had a long affiliation with St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing as an instructor in surgical nursing. She was appointed Director of the School of Nursing, where she served in this capacity until the school graduated its last class in 1986 on the 100th anniversary of its founding (St. Luke's School was the second oldest nursing school in the country). She was loved and respected by all who knew her. The family will greet friends at 2 p.m. Thursday in Hollywood Cemetery with a graveside service to follow at 3 p.m.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jun. 21, 2006.

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Karen (Hurt) Nuckols

June 21, 2006

I have nothing but the fondest of memories of Mrs. Hovis. She was an inspiration to me in many ways. Her love of nursing inspired me to do my best and give all I had to my career. I will truly miss her. My deepest sympathy to the Hovis family.

Vickie Smith

June 21, 2006

To the Hovis Family,

I remember Mrs Hovis so well. She was an inspiration for me when I attended St Luke's nursing school. She was later a patient of mine on PCU at the hospital. She was a wonderful nurse and educator. My best to your family. Vickie Smith

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