Obituary of # Olivia L. Hardy Blackwell Final Transcript ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary **Olivia L. Hardy Blackwell**, aged 83, passed away on **October 1, 1983**. A native of **Halifax County, Virginia**, she was born on **August 21, 1900**. A resident of **Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia**, at the time of her death, Mrs. Blackwell was a dedicated member of **Stephen's Episcopal Church** and was previously active in the **Woman's Club**. She is remembered fondly by her family and those in her community. She is survived by her two brothers: **Charles Dudley Hardy** of **Hollywood, Florida**, and **Edward Nash Hardy** of **Powhatan, Virginia**; as well as **three nieces** and **two nephews**. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral arrangements were handled by **Bennett Funeral Home**, located at **3215 Cutshaw Avenue** in Richmond. A **graveside service** was held on **Monday, October 3, 1983, at 3:00 P.M.**, at **Hollywood Cemetery**. In honor of Olivia's life and in lieu of floral arrangements, the family requested contributions be made to **Westminster Canterbury**. ## Completed Transcript **Olivia L. Hardy Blackwell** **Born:** August 21, 1900 — Halifax County, Virginia, USA **Died:** October 1, 1983 — Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, USA **Age at death:** 83 **BLACKWELL** **Olivia Hardy Blackwell**, 83, died October 1, 1983. She is survived by two brothers, **Charles Dudley Hardy**, Hollywood, Fla., and **Edward Nash Hardy**, Powhatan, Va.; three nieces; two nephews. Mrs. Blackwell was a member of **Stephen's Episcopal Church** and a former member of the **Woman's Club**. Remains rest at the **Bennett Funeral Home**, 3215 Cutshaw Ave. **Graveside services** will be conducted on **Monday, October 3, 1983, at 3 P.M.** in **Hollywood Cemetery**. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to **Westminster Canterbury**. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Field | Details | |--------------------|----------------------------------------------| | Full Name | Olivia L. Hardy Blackwell | | Birth Date | August 21, 1900 | | Birthplace | Halifax County, Virginia, USA | | Death Date | October 1, 1983 | | Death Place | Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, USA | | Age at Death | 83 | | Burial Location | Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia | | Funeral Home | Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue | | Religion | Member, Stephen's Episcopal Church | | Other Affiliations | Former member, Woman’s Club | ## Table of Relationships | Relation | Name | Location | |--------------------|------------------------|----------------------| | Brother | Charles Dudley Hardy | Hollywood, Florida | | Brother | Edward Nash Hardy | Powhatan, Virginia | | Nieces | 3 unnamed | Not specified | | Nephews | 2 unnamed | Not specified | ## Publication Details - **Newspaper:** *Richmond Times-Dispatch* - **Publication Date:** October 3, 1983 - **Page:** 1 - **Location:** Richmond, Virginia ## Other Relevant Information - **Final resting place:** Olivia’s grave is located at **Hollywood Cemetery**, a historic cemetery in Richmond known for its notable interments. - **Charitable Giving:** The request for donations to **Westminster Canterbury**, a well-known retirement community in Richmond, suggests a potential personal connection or appreciation for the services provided there. - **Social Engagement:** Olivia’s past affiliation with the **Woman’s Club** implies active involvement in civic life and women's organizational outreach in her community. --- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Final Transcript for Olivia L. Hardy Blackwell ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Olivia Hardy Blackwell, 83, of Richmond, Virginia, died on 01 Oct 1983. She was a member of Stephen's Episcopal Church and a former member of the Woman's Club. She was survived by two brothers, three nieces, and two nephews. Graveside services were conducted on 03 Oct 1983 at Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond. The service was held under the direction of Bennett Funeral Home. ## Completed Transcript Olivia L. Hardy Blackwell 21 August 1900 – 1 October 1983 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **BLACKWELL** Olivia Hardy Blackwell, 83, died 1 October 1983. She is survived by two brothers, Charles Dudley Hardy, Hollywood, Fla., Edward Nash Hardy, Powhatan, Va.; three nieces; two nephews. Mrs. Blackwell was a member of Stephen's Episcopal Church and a former member of the Woman's Club. Remains rest at the Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave. Graveside services will be conducted on Monday, 3 October 1983 at 3 p.m. in Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Westminster Canterbury. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Richmond, Virginia Richmond Times-Dispatch 3 October 1983 Page 1 Obituary for Olivia Hardy Blackwell -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth: 21 August 1900 – Halifax County, Virginia, USA Death: 1 October 1983 – Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, USA ## Vital Statistics Summary --------------------------------------------------------------------- | Field | Information | |---------|---------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Olivia L. Hardy Blackwell | | Age | 83 years | | Birth | 21 August 1900; Halifax County, Virginia, USA | | Death | 1 October 1983; Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, USA | --------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Table of Relationships --------------------------------------------------------------------- | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------|---------------|----------------------| | Olivia L. Hardy Blackwell | Decedent | Richmond, Virginia | | Charles Dudley Hardy | Brother | Hollywood, Florida | | Edward Nash Hardy | Brother | Powhatan, Virginia | | [Name not given] | Niece | [Not specified] ||| | [Name not given] | Niece | [Not specified] ||| | [Name not given] | Niece | [Not specified] ||| | [Name not given] | Nephew | [Not specified] || | [Name not given] | Nephew | [Not specified] || --------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Publication Details - Newspaper:Richmond Times-Dispatch - Publication Date: 3 October 1983 - Page: 1 - Location: Richmond, Virginia ## Other Relevant Information - Final resting place: Hollywood Cemetery, a historic site in Richmond, Virginia. - Funeral arrangements: Managed by Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue. - Charitable Giving: Family requested contributions to Westminster Canterbury in lieu of flowers. - Social Engagement: Former member of the Woman’s Club, active in church community. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may have contributed to the creation of this text. 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