Mrs. Jean Ellen Stanley Hockaday

1937 - 2017

Mrs. Jean Ellen Stanley Hockaday obituary, 1937-2017, Richmond, VA

BORN

1937

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Woody Funeral Home Atlee Chapel

9271 Shady Grove Road

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Jean Hockaday Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 19, 2017.

HOCKADAY, Jean Stanley, Our loving mother, age 80, of Henrico County, Virginia, passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. She was a longtime member of Chamberlayne Baptist Church and employed with Henrico County Schools for a number of years. Her greatest passion was the love for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hervey Eugene Hockaday, survived by her son, Craig Hockaday, son Russell Hockaday and wife Linda, two grandchildren Lauren and Aaron Hockaday and longtime friend and companion Forrest Urban. The family will receive friends and family from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Woody Funeral Home-Parham Chapel, 1771 N. Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23229 for visitation. Memorial service will be held at Chamberlayne Baptist Church, 215 Wilkinson Road, Richmond, Virginia on Monday, October 23, 2017 at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Signal Hill Memorial Park.

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October 24, 2017

Brett Hall

My sincerest condolences to you Russell and Craig. I am very sorry for your loss.

October 23, 2017

Parke Slater

Russell & Craig (and family), I trust that God will assuage your loss, and in time, leave you with only fond memories of your rich relationship. Praying that you will have peace in the days ahead.

October 22, 2017

Jim Gregory

Craig, Russell and family. So very sorry for the loss of your mother
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October 22, 2017

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Kitty Guthrie

Craig, Russell & Family, I'm deeply sorry for your loss. Many prayers.

October 21, 2017

Mary Apple

So sorry for your loss heaven has received another angel. Love and hugs to all of you

October 21, 2017

Mary Apple

So sorry for your loss heaven has received another angel. Love and hugs to all of you

October 21, 2017

Elizabeth and Heidi Higgins

Russell,Craig & family.So sorry for the passing of your beautiful mother, know you are in my thoughts and prayers.. Sending love and prayers..

October 19, 2017

Bernie Henderson

As President of Woody Funeral Home, I extend our deepest sympathy from all our staff for your loss. We are committed to providing the utmost care to you at this time and throughout the days to come. Our purpose is to assist and serve you in a manner that exceeds your expectations. We pledge to strive to merit the trust you have reposed in us.

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Oct

22

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Woody Funeral Home Atlee Chapel

9271 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Oct

22

Visitation

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

Woody Funeral Home Atlee Chapel

9271 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Oct

23

Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

Chamberlayne Baptist Church

215 Wilkinson Road, Richmond, VA

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Woody Funeral Home Atlee Chapel

9271 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

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