Lilibea Washington, 85 of Charlottesville, Virginia was called home to the Lord on Monday, August 11, 2008. Lilibea was born on July 4, 1923 in Albemarle, Virginia to Robert T. Brooks and Mary Buchanan Brooks of Stony Point, Virginia. Lilibea was preceded in death by her son William F. Washington, grandson Charles E. Washington, three sisters, Alberta Taylor and Roseanna Ringwater of Brooklyn, NY, and Mary E. Bowman of Charlottesville, Virginia, four brothers, Robert T. Brooks, William L. Brooks , Walter M. Brooks of Philadelphia, Pa, and James Brooks of Brooklyn, NY.

Lilibea was educated at Albemarle Training School and retired from The Cedars Nursing Home after 32 years of service as a CNA. She was a devoted member of Ebenezer Baptist Church on Sixth Street and served many years as a member of the Pastor Aide and Helping Hands Club.

Lilibea was married to William T. Washington, and survived by a devoted daughter, Nancy L. Key of Charlottesville, Virginia. She leaves to her loving memory three granddaughters, Rachelle Davis, Tammy Washington and Avis Key of Charlottesville, Virginia. Seven grandsons, William F. Washington Jr, Floyd W. Key III and wife Paula of Williamsburg, Virginia, Charles Washington (Deceased), Steven T. Key and wife Sarah of Glenn Burnie, Maryland, Jeffrey Washington, Bryan L. Key and wife Danielle of Woodbridge, Virginia, Michael D. Key all of Charlottesville, Virginia. Sixteen great-grandchildren, a devoted nephew Albert Kelly of Brooklyn, NY, devoted and cherished friends, Celestine Harbert, Minnie Williams, Phyllis Jones all of Charlottesville, Virginia and Lucille Gault of Fork Union, Va.

The family would like to thank care givers Connie Allen, Sheri Charles and Sylvia Harlow, Jim Snow of Hospice of Piedmont and Tassco.

Lilibea was a very devoted mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She enjoyed gardening, working with her flowers, cooking for family and spending time with her friends. She was the light of our life and she will be greatly missed by us all.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 15, 2008 at 1:00 PM at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 113 6th St. NW, Charlottesville, Virginia with Rev. Bates officiating. Inurnment will be held in Oakwood Cemetery on Monday, August 18, 2008 at 0930am.

J. F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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