Clara  "Mickey" Eagles Lumpkin Richmond, Virginia Obituary

Clara "Mickey" Eagles Lumpkin

Clara “Mickey” Eagles Lumpkin, 86, of Richmond, passed away on January 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Robert “Bob” Lumpkin. She is survived by her 4 children; daughters, Laurian Lumpkin-Antigha and Diana Lumpkin-Goodwin (Roger); and two sons, Robert Eric Lumpkin (Michelle) and Mathew Aaron Lumpkin (Melissa). There are 12 grandchildren Grace D. Montrose (Michael), John, Madolynne, Amy and Thomas Antigha, Jacob, Constance, Rose, Abigail and Jonah Lumpkin, Ava and Lucas Lumpkin; four great-grandchildren, Ryan Montrose and Bella Montrose (Grace), Casey Goodwin and McCaylee Goodwin (Diana); brother, Lloyd Eagles and sisters, Barbara Heath, Donna Smith, and Gloria McDaniel. She graduated from John Marshall High School and after graduating; was recruited by the Richmond Men’s Dairy Baseball Team and was the runner up softball queen for the State of Virginia. She retired after 20 years with the Union Theological Seminary as an Executive Administrative Assistant. She was an avid athlete and beloved volunteer coach for Luther Memorial School and Henrico Women’s softball league. Clara was passionate about gardening, refinishing furniture, sewing, and was an amazing cook that loved to feed everyone around her. A private visitation will be held at Bliley's-Staples Mill on Tuesday January 26 and where a public Celebration of Life will be held 11am Wednesday January 27. Interment to follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park <b><u><a href="https://livestream.com/accounts/7787388/events/9495165">Click Here for Live Stream.</a></u></b>
January 2, 1935 - January 19, 202101/02/193501/19/2021
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Barclay DuPriest
January 29, 2021
I didn't know Mickey for a very long period of time, but I treasured every minute I spent with her. She sat on the back pew of the Ashland Presbyterian Church with Emily Pepper and me. We were always delighted when Mickey would slip into the pew beside us. Our pew was ri... Continue Reading
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Tribute Store
January 25, 2021
With loving memories of a wonderful sister. Mickey will remain in our hearts forever.
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Tribute Store
January 25, 2021
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Eddie Niedermayer, Vickie Wenter, Pat Eubank
January 24, 2021
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. Mickey will always be remembered for her warm smile and caring heart.
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Abigail Lumpkin, Granddaughter
January 24, 2021
Sent with love and remembrance,
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chuck Hosn
January 24, 2021
I am sorry for your losses and my sincere condolences. I knew Your mother and grand mother when I worked for your late father (Robert). Both of them were very good to me and supported me in a difficult time in my life. I'll always remember them. May there soul rest in pe... Continue Reading