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Sheila Gilchrist-Booker Obituary

GILCHRIST-BOOKER, Sheila, 66, of Richmond, died January 19, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Booker; parents, Grant Jr. and Sophia Gilchrist; and sister, Eleanor Logan. Surviving are her daughter, Shawnetta Y. Maben (Aaron); three bonus daughters; two grandchildren, Emonie Smith and Kennedy Maben; host of bonus grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gail Stubbs and Yvonne Gilchrist; brother, Grant Gilchrist III; host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scotts Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where viewing will be held Thursday, January 26 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, January 27 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Pastor Deborah Crumm-Price, officiating. Interment Tuesday, January 31 at 11 a.m. in Oakwood Cemetery. Live-streaming and online guestbook at www.scottsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jan. 21 to Jan. 25, 2023.

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Valerie (Bland) Colvin

January 27, 2023

Praying for your healing for your entire family during this time. God bless you all.

Deborah Crumm-Price

January 26, 2023

Sheila, you are missed, we never got a chance to call back later. Your love, laughter and wholesome conversations are forever etched in my heart until we meet again in heaven. Love, Delp

Bernadette Swinson

January 25, 2023

Prayers for peace and comfort. I remembered Mrs. Sheila while working at MCVAP and also went to school with her sweet daughter Shawnetta who Sheila adored.

From the Staff of Scott's Funeral Home

January 25, 2023

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Wanda West

January 23, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. I enjoyed working with her and MCVAP, very entertaining and thoughtful.

Christine Arceneaux

January 22, 2023

My heartfelt condolences to the Family. God Bless you and keep you close in this time of Grief.

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26

Viewing

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Scott's Funeral Home - Richmond

115 East Brookland Park Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23222

Jan

27

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Scott's Funeral Home - Richmond

115 East Brookland Park Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23222

Jan

31

Interment

11:00 a.m.

Oakwood Cemetery

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115 East Brookland Park Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23222

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