Lillian (Herndon) Hamshar

Lillian Herndon Hamshar, 95, of Scottsville, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at Charlottesville Health and Rehab.  Born March 13, 1925 in Fluvanna County, she was a daughter of the late John Allen and Mary Elizabeth (Hurt) Herndon.  

In addition to her parents, Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Warren Hamshar; son, John R Hamshar; brother, Lindsay Herndon; her sister, Leona Engram; 1 grandchild; and 5 great-grandchildren. 

Lillian is survived by her children, Lynda H. Baptist (Ed), Roger E. Hamshar (Renae), Kenneth W. Hamshar (Diane), Joyce H. Moore (Wayne), Deborah E. Bergeron (Thomas), Gloria H. Poindexter (William), Jacqueline H. Augsburger, Jennifer H. Koczan (Danny), Cynthia H  Knight (Jarrell), and Andrew L. Hamshar (Joyce Ann); 2 brothers, Leroy Herndon and Floyd Herndon; 1 sister, Etta H. Collins; 32 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren; and many, many nieces and nephews.  

We would also like to extend a special thanks to Jill Hughes, her former long-time caregiver, the staff at Charlottesville Health and Rehabilitation Center, and her new best friend, Wilda.

Due to COVID-19, a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Calling hours will be from 12pm-6pm on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Thacker Brothers Scottsville Funeral Home.  Social distancing and face masks are required.  

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