Lily Morris "Peachie" Batten

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Lily Morris "Peachie" Batten April 12, 2024

Lily Morris “Peachie” Batten, 90 of Dyke, departed this world to be with the Lord on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Albemarle Health and Rehab. in Charlotteville, Va.

She was born on April 25, 1933, in Greene County, Va. She was the daughter of the late Luther and Loney Lee Morris. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert H. Batten, eight brothers, Bill, Sam, Lonnie, Carl “Richard”, Raymond “Jay”, Roy, Elbert Earl, Earl “Monkey”, and five sisters, Helen, Ruth “Sis”, Hazel, Jean and Lorene.

She is survived by one son, Charles Herbert Batten of Crozet, one grandson, Levy; five granddaughters, Samantha “Sam”, Florence “Flo”, Victoria “Vickie”, Charley and Amanda “Looty”, four great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter.

Special loving and devoted friends, Jimmy and Betty Morris, Joyce Knight, J.T. Knight, and two nieces, Loney “Lulu” and Lorene “Jo”.

She was a member of the Evergreen Church of the Brethren at Dyke, Va. We would like to give special thanks to Pastor Bryan for his devotion in praying and singing with her during his many visits. She was a devoted and caring Christian who loved everyone.

Her family would like to thank all the staff at Albemarle Health and Rehab, especially the nurses and staff of Unit 4 and Hospice of the Piedmont for all their loving care and support.

Preddy Funeral Home in Madison is in charge of arrangements. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial donations be made in her honor to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, Va. 22911 or another charity of your choice.

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