Lila Holden Shotwell
Apr 08, 1926Mar 10, 2017
Visitation
Location
Affinity Funeral Service
Date
Mon, March 13, 2017
Time
5 : 00 PM – 7 : 00 PM
Funeral Service
Location
Affinity Funeral Service
Date
Tue, March 14, 2017
Time
10 : 00 AM – 12 : 00 AM
Obituary message
Lila Holden Shotwell, born April 8,1926, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017.
She was the daughter of the late, Glenn B. and Laura Warner Holden. Survivors include her husband, Stewart L. Shotwell; daughters Anna Lee Brown and Margaret and husband O. Scott Leath; sons David and wife Martha, and Andrew and wife Julie; 12 grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren.
Lila and her husband celebrated 67 years together. She was a graduate of MCV and a caring nurse who touched many lives. Lila was a member of Seventh Street Christian Church. She devoted her life to family, friends, her church and community. There is a large gap in the hearts and lives of those that knew her.
The family wishes to thank the HCA hospice team that gave guidance during this trying time.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 pm Monday, March 13 at Affinity Funeral Service, 2720 Enterprise Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23294.
A funeral service will be held at 10am Tuesday, March 14 at the funeral home chapel. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the charity of your choice.
Lila was a lovely, kind and friendly person and we are so grateful to have had a chance to know her if only for a short time. Our deepest sympathies to all of her family.
Dear Dave,Please know you, Deedee and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers , with wishes for peace and serenity in the love that surrounds each of you.With much love,Steve (Snyder) and Rick (Fishman)
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Shotwell family as you wrestle with your feelings of deep loss and longing. May the love and goods memories you all shared during her lifetime hold you up and lead you on now.Anna Lee, I still think of you and often wonder how you are getting along.
Dear Shot, we are so sorry that you have lost your dear wife. We could see your closeness and devotion. Our prayers are for you and your family. Sincerely. Tom and Joanne Bennett
So sorry for your loss.
Mindy and Vic
Dear Shot,My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. I wish my health was better so that I could see you and pass along my respect. Peace be with you.Richard Neely
She was such a lovely woman and we always enjoyed visiting with her the few times we met. You all are in our thoughts. Lou & Janice Wolf
Dear Shot:We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful wife. May the memories you shared throughout your life hold close to you and help you through this difficult time.You certainly have a beautiful family with all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren May they continue to bring you joy and help you to continue on.God Bless – Semper Fi Vinnie & Betty Della Torre.
You are beside me at all times and every where I go,
Your Ever Lasting Son.