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Margaret Padgett Obituary

Margaret Phipps Padgett, 77, of Richmond, formerly of Jonesville, Va., passed away Monday, July 26, 2004 at her home. She attended Radford College and Virginia Intermont College for Music. Margaret worked for the State of Virginia at VCU for 14 years. She was a member of Grove Avenue Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther B. and Metta Spurrier Phipps. She is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Howard B. Padgett Sr.; three children and three grandchildren: daughter, Carol P. Calder and husband, Rick Calder; daughter, Peggy E. Valenti and her husband, Louis J. Valenti and their daughter, Gina Valenti of Washington, N.C.; son, Howard "Bo" Padgett Jr. and his wife, Gwen Padgett and their two sons, Joshua and Jordan Padgett. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St., Glen Allen, where services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday. A private graveside service for the family will follow at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Hospice of Central Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave., Suite 100, Richmond, Va. 23226.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jul. 28, 2004.

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Jennifer Cheek

July 29, 2004

David, Kaitlyn, and I will miss Mrs. Padgett. She, along with Mr. Padgett, was always a friendly face in the neighborhood, and we are better people for knowing her. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as they mourn her passing. Lots of love from your "across the street" neighbors.

Sheila James

July 28, 2004

To the Family of Margaret Padgett;



Tommy and I would like to express our deepest sympathy in the passing of your loved one, Margaret. I knew Margaret when she and I worked in the Art Education Department at VCU. Maybe you are not aware of this, but Margaret believed in me enough that she made sure I got the job in the Art ED Department. There will always be a loving place in my heart for her. I know you will miss her, but believe when I say that time will heal your broken hearts. You will never forget your Wife and Mother, but you should always remember the good time shared with her and, that empty place in your heart will feel a little bit better every day.



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