Obituary for Delores Ione Rison
Delores Ione Rison, 85, of Milford, VA, passed away on January 29, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Russell C. Rison. Loving mother of Georgia Herrell (Marvin); Lucille Dodson (Richard Minter); Russell D. Rison (Rosemary); Mitchell P. Rison ; and Teny Cahill (Bobby). Cherished grandmother of 22. Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother to many. The family will receive friends at the MOUNTCASTLE TURCH FUNERAL HOME, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, VA 22193 on Sunday, February 1, 2014 from 1 to 5 PM, where services will be held on Monday at 12 Noon. Interment will follow at Dumfries Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Mary Washington Hospice, www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/services/hospice or the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org/donate
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