Addie Rountree

Addie Young Rountree, 90, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center. She was the widow of David Vernon Rountree, and the daughter of the late Simion and Addie Sorrell Young. Mrs. Rountree was preceded in death by brothers, Caswell Young, Numa Young, Nuel Young, Emil Young, and Floyd Lee Young. She was a member of the Highland United Methodist Church, the Colonial Heights Federated Women's Club, Colonial Heights Garden Club, and formerly the Country Club of Petersburg, where she was an avid golfer. Mrs. Rountree enjoyed traveling and being with her friends. She leaves two daughters, Suzanne Rountree of Chesterfield, and Dr. Joan Rountree Carl of Richmond; two grandchildren, Hannah Carl and David Carl. She is also survived by two sisters, Nancy Heilman and Kathleen Starling; and a brother, Bonny Young all of Raleigh, N.C. A graveside funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2010 in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester with the Reverend Keith Ritchie officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Association, 4600 Cox Rd., Suite 130, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060. Our appreciation goes out to the staff at the Dunlop House for their kindness and care. The family will receive friends after the service.