Lorene Couch Bond

Lorene Couch Bond, 73, of Richmond, departed this life December 20, 2010. Born to the late Robert Autrey and Cora Harris Couch. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, James R. Bond of Richmond; her twin sister, Irene Couch of Richmond; her sister-in-law, Marjorie S. Couch, wife of the late Thomas A. Couch of Virginia Beach; one niece, Linda Susan Inman of Naples, FL, her son and his wife, Robert and Marci Williams of Charleston, SC; two nephews, Tommy Couch, his wife Donna and Daughter, Kendall Couch, Frank Couch and his fiancee, Deborah and two daughters, Ashley and Courtney Couch all of Virginia Beach.

Lorene was a member of Barton Heights Methodist Church and later Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Christ, where she helped to organize the Care Committee and served on it for 15 years. Lorene was a graduate of the original John Marshall High School and the Pan American Business School, she also attended the Richmond Professional Intstitute (RPI) majoring in elelmentary education and interior design. She worked for C & P Telephone Company for 39 years. Lorene served her community by volunteering at the Richmond Memorial Hospital for 21 years.

Remains rest at the Parham Chapel of the Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Road, where the family will receive friends Monday, December 27 from 2 to 4 and 4 to 6 pm. A funeral service will be conducted by the Rev. Livingston Dore at Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church, 6100 Chamberlayne Road on Tuesday, December 28 at 2 pm Graveside services and interment will be held at Antioch United Methodist Church, Thursday, December 30 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chamberlayne United Methodist Church or a favorite charity.