Beatrice H. Stanford

Beatrice H. Stanford, 82, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017. She enjoyed traveling, sitting by the pool and spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed watching sports on TV. She was preceded in death by her six siblings. Left to cherish Beatrice's memory are her husband of 63 years, Robert S. Stanford, Jr.; her daughters, Joan Stanford and Roberta Tavenner (David); son, Robert S. Stanford III (Liz); grandchildren Alan Gipe (Julie), Russell Gipe (Lena), Bradley Gipe (Josephine), Derek Simmers, Devin Simmers (Lindsey), Shannon Cook (Mike), and Shaw Stanford; great-grandchildren, Judah, Lucas, Declan, Emma, Kayo, Kloe, Karleigh, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Beatrice's family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23231, a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2017, at New Hanover Presbyterian Church, 10058 Chamberlayne Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Condolences may be conveyed online at www.nelsencares.com.