Obituary – Mary Lois Schemerhorn Hodges
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Mary Lois Schemerhorn Hodges, 95, of Henrico, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 25, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Linwood Green, Sr.; second husband, Charles Yager; and third husband, Carl Hodges; her parents, Paul and Ada Schemerhorn; step-mother, Mary Schemerhorn; siblings, Lottie, Frank and Clarence.
She is survived by her children, Walter Shelby Green (Sherry), Linwood Green, Jr. (Joanne), and Mary Frances Messenger (Joe); 11 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and 13 great great grandchildren; her brother, Lawrence Schemerhorn (Elizabeth); and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
After 37 years, Mary retired from FFV. She loved working puzzles, playing Rummikub, fishing, and the river, but what she loved most was spending time with her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother and will be missed dearly by all who were lucky enough to know her.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 31, from 2-4 and 6-8 at Nelsen Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Thursday, April 1 in the Nelsen Chapel. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Bon Secours Hospice for the care received.
