On July 15, 2021, Mrs. Sarah Lee Reid Gilchrist, age 93, departed this life. She was born February 3, 1928 to Ananias and Mary Reid, the seventh of eleven children. She was married to Walter Franklin Gilchrist, Sr., for 66 years. From their union were Walter (Michelle) Gilchrist, II, and Roslyn (George) Walker and she was predeceased by her son, Timothy L. Gilchrist. Mrs. Gilchrist was employed as a first grade teacher with Chesapeake Public Schools for over 35 years and was a loyal member of Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Those left to cherish her legacy of love include her granddaughter Alexandrea Gilchrist, sisters in law Marian Reid, Naomi Gills, Martha Gilchrist, Marion (Ervin) Vaughan, Rosa (Lorenzo) Jones, and a host of relatives and friends.
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Estherine J. Harding, Chesapeake, VA says
July 21, 2021 at 11:21 amDeepest sympathy and prayers to the Gilchrist Family in the passing of your loved one. Sister Gilchrist was one of the nicest persons you would ever want to meet. As a Past Worthy Matron in the Order of the Eastern Star of VA, PHA; she will definitely be missed. In all the groups and organizations to which she belonged, Sister Gilchrist was so very dutiful. May she rest from her labor and her good deeds follow as family carry on her great legacy. She is loved by many.
May GOD bless you with peace, love, and comfort during this very difficult time. “To God be the Glory, honor, and praise for such a beautiful life, well lived.”
Estherine J. Harding, HPGWM – OES of VA, PHA
NSU Alumna and Retiree
Darlene Griffin says
July 21, 2021 at 4:29 pmMrs Gilchrist was a wonderful 1st geade teacher at Butts Road Elementary.
James R. Bradley says
July 21, 2021 at 8:20 pmWith deepest sympathy and a prayer that the Lord will fill your days with His peace and bring comfort to your heart.
BRADLEY FAMILY
Pat says
July 22, 2021 at 10:03 amMy prayers are with you and the family doing this difficult time Walter the short time I spend with your mom she was truly amazing and a women of God who truly going to be miss
Maxine Brown says
July 22, 2021 at 2:33 pmPraying God’s peace, strength and comfort for the Gilchrist family.
Arlene V Phillips says
July 24, 2021 at 10:52 amI was one of Ms. Gilchrist’s first-grade student at Butts Road. I remember her eating chips, the way should ate them made my day. My mouth would water!!😊 How she would flattering her fingers to dust off the crumbs. To this day I mimic that gesture. Now I work with children and some of the best teachers at Butts Roads Elementary back in the 70’s we’re my inspiration and role models. Rest in Peace Ms. Gilchrist
carolyn lattimore says
July 23, 2021 at 12:48 pmPraying for you to find peace in the wonderful memories you may have shared. Reflect on the laughs and hold on to the sunshine she may have bought to your lives.
Charles and Carolyn Lattimore
Patricia Barmore (maiden name, Cuffee) says
July 23, 2021 at 10:37 pmI remember her very well. She was my first-grade teacher at Butts Road Elementary. My sincere condolences to her family.
Sis. Fowler (Enoch Baptist Church) says
July 27, 2021 at 8:11 amSister Roslyn, Brother George Walker, Condolences and prayers for comfort during your hours of grief. Please remember that memories of Mother are forever and a place where you can always visit.