Lillian Flaherty

Lillian H. Flaherty, age 83, of Richmond, VA died on March 22, 2009. She was preceded in death in 2005 by her husband of 58 years, Claude M. Flaherty, Jr. Mrs. Flaherty attended the University of Alabama, where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. In her teens, she developed an abiding love of horses and was a proficient swimmer and diver, performing in the Florida Aquacade for several years. In later life, she enjoyed both reading and bridge. Mrs. Flaherty was a past member of the Junior Womenâ??s and Womenâ??s Club of Hopewell, VA, a life long Methodist and former Sunday and Bible School teacher, she was a founding member of Wesley United Methodist Church, a former member of First United Methodist Church, Hopewell, VA, and a member of Chester United Methodist Church, Chester, VA. Her survivors include her children: Carol F. Megrail and husband, James L. Megrail, Wichita, KS; Richard M. Flaherty and wife, Linda D. Flaherty, Great Falls, VA; Scott L. Flaherty and wife, Carmen R. Flaherty, Petersburg, VA, and Ellen A. Flaherty, Austin, TX. Two grandchildren and spouses: Andrew D. Megrail and wife, Sondra C. Megrail, Topeka, KS; Alexandra F. Black and husband, Robert L. Black, Dinwiddie, VA. Two great grandchildren: Kaitlyn A. Megrail and Gabriel A. Black. Two sisters and their husbands: Billie H. Gibson and Harold C. Gibson of Laurinburg, NC and Louise H. Barkan and William I. Barkan of Toledo, OH. A private memorial service is planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chester United Methodist Church. The Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .