HERBEK, LEAH J., 88, of Richmond, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 25, 2014. She rejoins her husband, Raymond H. Herbek, who passed away in March. She served as an adult vocal and handbell choir member and children’s music leader for years at several churches, including First Baptist in Richmond. She leaves behind two sons, Rev. Tom Herbek (Joan) of New York and Gary Herbek (Jamie) of Virginia; four grandsons, Jason Herbek (Jenny), Matt Herbek, Brian Herbek, and David Herbek, and one great-grandson, J.J. Herbek, all of northern Virginia, and special family friends Ed and Linda Yarbrough.
A memorial service will be held at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. Richmond, VA, on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 11:00 AM with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to the Samaritan Fund at The Hermitage, 6100 Westwood Ave., Richmond, VA 23227. Condolences may be offered at woodyfuneralhomeparham.com.
