Alberta Virginia Knight

1927 - 2013

Alberta Virginia Knight obituary, 1927-2013, Sandston, VA

BORN

1927

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Nelsen Funeral Home - Richmond

4650 South Laburnum Avenue

Richmond, Virginia

Alberta Knight Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 30, 2013.

KNIGHT, Alberta V., 86, of Sandston, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray L. Knight; and her son, Stuart W. Madison. Mrs. Knight was a longtime member of Highland Springs Church of the Nazarene and a charter member of Sandston, Va. Chapter 569 Women of the Moose. She is survived by her sons, Leonard R. Madison (Brenda) and Charles E. Madison (Dorothy); grandchildren, Diana Mitchell, Robbie Childress, Josh Madison, Rick Madison, Theresa Madison, Megan Mitchell, Debbie Dubiel, Rossa Madison; 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday, July 1, 2013 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23860, where a funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2013. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to your favorite charity.

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July 3, 2013

Tammy & Shawn Mills

So Sorry to hear of her passing. She was a dear sweet lady. I met her in the mid 80's when I attended VHS. May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow.

July 2, 2013

Gordon & Gail Taylor

Leonard & Brenda,
You are in our toughts and prayers.

July 2, 2013

Gordon & Gail Taylor

Leonard and Brenda,
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July 1, 2013

Barbara & John Ezell Simmons

May she rest in the arms of God. We will miss her and her loving ways.Prayers to the family in their time of sorrow.

July 1, 2013

Karen Russell

We loved Alberta. She worked with my Mom, Kathryn Miller at VHS and was a good friend. So sorry to hear of her passing.

July 1, 2013

Cindy(Madison) & Tim Cope

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

July 1, 2013

Vicki (Knight) & Andy LeMaster & Family

To Alberta's Family We are so sorry for your loss. But we know she is in much better place and no more suffering. Also she is most definitely with dear love ones. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and yours at this sad time. R.I.P Alberta give big hugs to all my love ones..

July 1, 2013

Pat Stellete-Eacho

Heard the sad news of Berta's passing last night. I know she will be missed by all, but she will have a great reunion with all of the loved ones who went before her. A sweet Angel on earth has now moved on to Heaven.

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