Louise Hill Chesson, 93, died April 25, 2012, in Richmond, Va. The daughter of Milton and Mollie Hill of Chocowinity, she was the widow of Bryan Wesley Chesson, retired civil engineer with the EPA. They had been married 50 years. A longtime resident of Atlanta, Ga., she retired from Rich’s Department Store.

She is survived by daughter Cinda (James) Caiella of Richmond, and grandchildren Christopher and Mollie; son Phillip (Helena Wisniewski) of Anchorage, Alaska, and granddaughter Alexis; and son Robert (Karen Umemoto) of Denver, Colo., and grandsons Matthew and Reid. She is also survived by sister Kathleen Barr, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters Vera Boyd, Agnes Cherry, Leona French, and brother Nathan.

A graveside service will be conducted by Rev. Jason Kirkman of Haw Branch Church of Christ at 11 a.m. Saturday at Oakdale Cemetery in Washington.

Donations may be made to Memorial Fund, First Christian Church,  601 West Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030, where she was a longtime member.

Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com.

Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Chesson family.