Connie Louise Gunter Litchford, 83, went home to be with the Lord at the residence of her son on May 23, 2009. She was the wife of the late Russell (Joe) Litchford, Sr.
Connie was born in Gladstone, Va., on May 24, 1925 to Johnny Lee Gunter and Daisy Bell Tyree Gunter. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
She is survived by six sons, Russell Litchford, Jr. (Sharon) of Madison Heights, Ronnie Litchford (Shirley), David Litchford both of Gladstone, Charles Litchford (Marilyn) of Grayson, KY, Joseph Litchford (Cindy) and Gerald Litchford both of Appomattox; four daughters, Brenda Shelton, Peggy Gunter (Billy), Kathy Litchford (Mark) and Pam Hardgrove all of Gladstone; 21 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren; one brother John (Hunter) Gunter, and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her brother George Gunter and her best friend Mary Dixon.
Graveside Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Litchford Family Cemetery by the Rev. Tommy Bryant.
The family will receive friends at the residence of her son 381 Sunnydale Ave.