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Lucy Brooks Gwaltney
05/01/1941 - 07/10/2026
Mrs. Lucy Brooks Gwaltney, age 85, of South Hill, died Friday, July 10, 2026, surrounded by her family at VCU/Community Memorial Hospital. Lucy is the daughter of the late Bernard B. Brooks and Lillie Skinner Brooks.
Lucy is survived by her son; Robert A. Gwaltney (Billie Jo) of South Hill, a daughter; Sylvia Mills (Ronnie) of South Hill, her grandchildren; Amanda Chambers (Anthony), Scott Mills, Payton Duncan (Tyler), Kendall Gwaltney, Trent Gwaltney, Natalie Walker (Joseph), Aaron Gwaltney and Thomas Gwaltney, her great-grandchildren; Thomas Chambers, Daniel Chambers, Elijah Duncan and Baby Girl Walker, as well as a special cousin; Jeanette Penland and many loving extended relatives. Lucy was preceded in death by her husband who she now joins; Robert Woodson Gwaltney, and her son; Michael L. Gwaltney.
A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Crowder – Hite – Crews Funeral Home with interment to follow at Crestview Memorial Park. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at 1:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Children’s Hospital of Richmond .
Online condolences may be made on our website at www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder – Hite – Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Gwaltney Family.
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Trent, I am sorry for the loss if your grandmother. I didn’t know her personally, but like most grandmas, she must have had some influence in the person you have become, which is very enjoyable, considerate, respectable, and kind…a good reflection of those who helped shape you. May you find peace in fond memories of her.
Sincere condolences to all the family.
She was one of God’s children.
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My memories of Lucy go back to our school days, where we graduated from Kenbridge High in the same class. We still shared occasional phone visits until very recently. Lucy will be missed by family and friends, but she is now reunited with loved ones in the Heaven she looked forward to.
Sylvia I am so sorry about the passing of your mama she was a lovely lady she never met a stranger always kind . Her hard work is done and the Lord said come home to rest You will miss her but good memories will always be with you.❤️❤️🙏
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Lucy was a kind and special lady. We worked together at the old, old Buckhorn Elementary School! You all are in my thoughts and prayers!