Marian Elizabeth Toombs Lenhart

Marian Elizabeth Toombs Lenhart, 99, of Saxe, VA. departed life here on earth on Saturday September 9, 2023. Born April 18, 1924, she was the daughter of the late George Russell Toombs and Julia Lipscombe Toombs.

Marian is survived by her four children: Sandra Lenhart  of Richmond, Steve Lenhart of Saxe, Debra (George) Lyle of Richmond, Barry (Tracey) Lenhart of Midlothian; three  grandchildren: Bryce (Jody) Lyle of Richmond, Nicole Lenhart  of Henrico, Kara (Josh) Daniel of Summerville, SC; and four  great-grandchildren: Claire, Benji and Julia Lyle  of Richmond and Natalie Daniel of Summerville, SC; three sisters: Mary Lianos  of Manchester, NH, Joyce Wall of Troy, Ohio and Linda Kersey of Greensboro, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband Gerome Powell Lenhart, brothers: Sturgis, Carl, John, Samuel, David and Jerry Toombs, and sister, Alma Wilson.

Marian spent 74 years of her life on her beloved family farm, Walnut Valley Stock and Poultry Farm where she enjoyed caring for livestock and gardening. Watching things grow brought her great pleasure. Marian was devoted to God, family, church, friends, and neighbors.  Her home was always open to her brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces who spent many summers and holidays frolicking about the farm. She loved to share her love of nature and her love of Jesus.

She cherished her time as the Post Mistress serving the Cullen Community. Marian was also devoted to the Charlotte County American Cancer Society.

The family will receive friends at Browning-Duffer Funeral Home on  Tuesday evening September 12, 2023,  from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Saxe Cemetery  with a reception to follow at her home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Keysville Evangelical Church.  The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA is in charge of arrangements.