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Shirley Burkhalter Obituary

BURKHALTER, Shirley Ellen, 87, of Midlothian, was reunited with Jesus and her late husband, Philip Burkhalter on December 8, 2021. She is survived by her daughters, Ellen Burkhalter and Joy Magee (Billy); son, Mark Burkhalter, now known as "Rick Acoma"; five grandchildren, William, Jeffrey and Steven Swoope and Autumn Urquhart (Sam) and Ike Isley. Shirley devoted her life to her family, friends, church and her nursing career as a newborn nurse at Chippenham Hospital. She loved gardening, especially her rose bushes, singing in her church choir and caring for her dogs, cats and wild birds. She will be deeply missed by all who love her. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 17, at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. A memorial ceremony will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 18, at Bon Air Christian Church, 2071 Buford Rd., Richmond, Va. 23235.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 15, 2021.

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Nancy B Page

December 20, 2021

Friends at Church Women United of Richmond are saddened to learn of Mrs. Burkhalter's passing. May memories of her life of service to others be blessings to her family.

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Marianne & Andrea Young

December 15, 2021

We were neighbors and good friends for many years and we have many, many memories of the good times we shared. You will be missed. Blessings to your family

Pamela B Harrell

December 15, 2021

Very sorry for your loss. Shirley was a kind woman. Prayers for peace and comfort. My name was Pamela Barefoot.

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17

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Bliley's Funeral Home - Chippenham

6900 Hull Street, Richmond, VA 23224

Dec

18

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Bon Air Christian Church

2071 Buford Rd., Richmond, VA

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6900 Hull Street, Richmond, VA 23224

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