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Shirley Lavin Obituary

LAVIN, Shirley Lee, 58, of Varina, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Margaret Jenkins; brother, Billy Jenkins; and sister, Helen Jenkins. Shirley is survived by her husband, Ramon "Bubba" Lavin Jr.; children, Christine Stoneman, Amy Madison, and Stevie Kneer; grandchildren, Tyler, Samantha, Allie, and Lil Billy; brothers, Russell Jenkins, Carl Jenkins, and George "Red" Jenkins; and sisters, Barbara Mae Regan and Catherine Bandy. After years of battling cancer, she is now at peace, many thanks to all close friends and family for being there. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 1 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, where services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 2. Interment will be at Washington Memorial Park.



This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jun. 30, 2010.

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Amy Madison

June 28, 2020

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Nothing is the same without you. You were the rock that held our family together. I know you are no longer suffering but I am selfish and want you back here with us. Life would be so different if you were. I love you Momma and I miss you so much.

Love you dearly
- Amy

February 14, 2013

HAPPY VALENTINES MOM!!!

November 19, 2012

GOBBLE GOBBLE,HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2012!

September 24, 2012

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!

August 4, 2012

Thinking of u mommy its our babys 18 th bday. Wish u were here

YOUR CHAMPS!!!

August 3, 2012

Samantha's last year of softball CHAMPIONS!

August 3, 2012

it's been 2 years and it still don't seem real.I still find myself picking up the phone to call you.In so many dreams you are there only to awaking and find that you are gone.The "tough" love you gave me is what gets me through the hardest times of my life and not a day goes by I thank you for it!I know in time we will spend eternity together but until then I will miss you but smile knowing thats what you would want.
Your only son Stevie.

November 27, 2011

Mommy missing u a bunch always but this time of year is exspecially hard for all of us. it was your favorite time of year.. I miss the smells the baking the decorating the shopping. all of it. I know you are no longer suffering and are with us in spirit but still it isnt enough!! Miss you Mommy!!!

Scott Compston

July 5, 2010

Dear Bubba and Family of Shirley Lavin;
I regret being out of town and returning to hear of Shirley. I can't imagine your loss Bubba, having been married many years myself. I’m sure the years you had together were a blessing, and I‘m sure you were a blessing to her. You and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

tom rickman

July 5, 2010

bubba i'm so sorry for your loss, i just found out over the weekend. june and i will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. stay strong and if you need to talk call me.

Nancy Hening Winters

July 2, 2010

Our thoughts & prayers are with you and the entire family! Great childhood memories @ Glen Lea ball fields will always be remembered!

Sandra Chenault

July 2, 2010

Bubba and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Shirley. Those 'Glen Lea' days were some of the happiest of my life and your family is a cherished part of those memories. May you find some comfort in knowing she was loved and will be missed by many. Thinking of you All!
Sincerely,
Sandra Chenault

July 2, 2010

Hey Bubba. I am so sorry, and would of been there yesterday if I could of. Am thinking of you, and if there is anything I can do, don't hesitate to ask. David Kent

Barbara Regan

July 2, 2010

Bubba and Tyler,
Shirley had a life well lived. We will cherish these memories forever. She was the "Mother Hen" to so many people; always checking on her chickens. She was my rock,friend and sister.

Geri and Jimmy Runyon

July 2, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you all. May God give you peace and comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. GOD BLESS.

Our Deepest Sympathy,
Geri, Jimmy ,Christy and Sarah Runyon

Vicki Lavin

July 1, 2010

Bubba,
I am so sorry for the loss that you and Tyler (as well as Shirley's children, grandchildren and remaining family) are feeling. Please don't hesitate to let me know if there is anything that I can do for you or Tyler.

Mark, Donna, Paul and Katie Thomas

July 1, 2010

Our Deepest Sympathy, May God comfort you and give you peace during this difficult time. Love and Prayers

Marsha Clarkson Fowler

June 30, 2010

It's unbelievable how time flies. Katelynn and I have fond memories of her and at a very particular yard sale. So sorry for your loss, God Bless you all.


With Deepest Sympathy,
Marsha, John, Katelynn and Sean Fowler

Wayne Snead Jr.

June 30, 2010

Bubba,Christine,Amy and Stevie our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families.Shirley was such a special friend to our family and will be greatly missed.

sharon hoffman[jenkins]

June 30, 2010

Aunt Shirley you will be surely missed.My thoughts and prayer go out to Babba,Christine,Amy,Stevie for we know the same lost when our mother died from cancer.love always,

Barbara Sipe Hall

June 30, 2010

Our love and sympathy go out to the family. Shirley was such a beautiful person inside and out. The world will be a lonelier place without her.

Much love to all,

Barbara, Keith, Jarett, Kayla, Juston Lee

June 30, 2010

grandma, i will miss every moment with u!! i love you 4ever && always and nothing can change tht ur were there 4 me in my most needyest moments with my parents and i needed tht big help and ur face with tht warm welcome everytime u look at it grandma i love you and dont 4get tht see u soon

~allie(:

easter '10

allie<33 madison(:

June 30, 2010

amy madison

June 30, 2010

I love you and miss you Mommy say hi to my Ray Ray up there. I am glad u are there with her now. her and Bo Bo I am sure are happy now...

Stacy Mckenney (old VCI) employee

June 30, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 30, 2010

My thoughts and prayers have been and will continue to be with you. Eddie Rusak ( Newport News, Va.)

Bubba Stamper

June 30, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim and Kathy Diehl

June 30, 2010

Dear Bubba, We have such good memories of you and Shirley at the ball field. We think the love you showed her was beautiful. God bless you and your family.

Erma Williams

June 30, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Melissa Bordonie

June 30, 2010

We are very sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Melissa and Elizabeth

Angie Kneer

June 30, 2010

Momma, I am going to miss you so much. Thank you for the late night phone conversations, all the motherly advice, and the many memories that I will cherish always! I love you 4ever!!

Allen Stewart

June 30, 2010

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family

June 30, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lin and Tonia Staton

sarah griffith

June 30, 2010

So sorry for yall loss. The family is in my thought and prayers.

John, Catherine, & Angela Bandy

June 30, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 29, 2010

i love grandma & willl miss you more then anything<3
-miranda

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