Shirley C. Leigh

1941 - 2017

Shirley C. Leigh obituary, 1941-2017

BORN

1941

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Nelsen Funeral Home - Richmond

4650 South Laburnum Avenue

Richmond, Virginia

Shirley Leigh Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 12, 2017.

LEIGH, Shirley Crone, 75, of Highland Springs, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her son, James Leigh Jr.; her brother, Phillip Crone; and her son-in-law, Stephen Rakshys. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 55 years, James Leigh Sr.; daughter, Karen Leigh Rakshys; grandchildren, Rex and Matthew Leigh and Bryce and Evan Rakshys; great-granddaughter, Jayla; and her brother, Lewis Crone Jr. Shirley's family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. Funeral services will be held Thursday, at 11 a.m. at Emmaus Baptist Church, 6700 Emmaus Church Rd., Providence Forge, Va. 23140. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 3961 Deep Rock Rd., Richmond, Va. 23233. Online condolences may be conveyed at www.NelsenRichmond.com.

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June 14, 2017

Laura Couch

What a beautiful lady. Shirley will be missed but never forgotten. I have so many wonderful memories with your family. Prayers for you all.

June 12, 2017

Bongiorno Family

Our deepest condolences on the loss of your beautiful mother. She was always so sweet and kind. God bless you during this very difficult time. You will be in our prayers.

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Memorial Events
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Jun

14

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Nelsen Funeral Home - Richmond

4650 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231

Jun

15

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Emmaus Baptist Church

6700 Emmaus Church Rd., Providence Forge, VA

Jun

15

Interment

Washington Memorial Park

VA

Funeral services provided by:

Nelsen Funeral Home - Richmond

4650 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231

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