Brenda Sue Stribling, age 58, of Amelia, Va., formerly of Chesapeake passed from this life on Dec. 30, 2016.  She is survived by her daughter, Melinda Lavecchia(Paul)  of Amelia, sons, Jeffrey (Kendra) Stribling of Fluvanna Co., Page Stribling of Miami, brother, Alvin Koonce (Mary Lynn) of Buena Vista, Va., Gary Ehrisman (Teresa) of Florida. And grandchildren, Emily and Hunter Lavecchia and her mother, Phyllis Koonce of South Dakota and her adopted mom Vivian Kirby of Chesapeake, Va.   A memorial service will be held on Saturday Jan. 7, 2017 at 2PM at Fairmount UMC 12 Bayard Rd. Richmond, Va. 23223.  Memorial contributions may be made to the ACES Playground Fund at  8533 N. 5Forks Rd. Amelia, Va. 23002. Condolences at www.hillsmanhix.com