Susan Meyer Timberlake

TIMBERLAKE, Susan M. of Richmond, passed away on April 13, 2011 at the age of 74. Strong in her faith, she died peacefully and is at rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. The main joy in her life was family. She is survived by her mother, Marion P. Meyer; her husband Bill Timberlake; her children, Suzanne, David, and Ellen Timberlake; her daughter-in-laws Darla Timberlake and Angelica Glass; and her grandchildren Austin, Philip, and Will Timberlake, Amanda and Jordan Leininger, and Miles Timberlake-Glass.

In addition to her loving family, Susan was blessed with the steadfast support of a wide circle of close friends. Anchored in childhood with her best friend Jane Payne Kaplan, all of these relationships enriched her life beyond measure. Simple things like helping out a neighbor or catching up over the phone made her happy. The love and generosity of spirit from her friends during tough times gave her strength. The family would also like to acknowledge Susan’s caregiver Nancy Prince for the unwavering love and companionship she provided over the last several years.

During her life, Susan was very active in a number of organizations. She was a member of Chamberlayne Methodist Church for over 40 years. She served as past President of the Ginter Park Women’s Club and Dunlora Women’s Club. She was also Treasurer of the Lee District Junior Women’s Club and an active member of the Tuckahoe Women’s Club. For her work with these and similar organizations she was recognized in 1971 as one the Outstanding Young Women of America. Susan also enjoyed playing bridge, reading, and traveling.

Visitation will be held on Sunday April 17 between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. at the Woody Funeral Home, 1771 North Parham Road, in Henrico County. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to The Hermitage Methodist Home. A memorial service will be held at the Hermitage Methodist Home Chapel on Monday, April 18 at 1:00 p.m. followed by an onsite reception at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be a private family service at the Riverview Cemetery.