Memorial service set for wife of former Councilman Hilbert Nov. 3
10/28/2021, 6 p.m.
A memorial service for Sheila Kavanagh Mandt, the late wife of former Richmond City Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, will take place 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St., Mr. Hilbert has announced.
The service is being held on what would have been her 56th birthday, he said.
Ms. Mandt died Jan. 25, 2021, of complications from COVID-19. The memorial service was delayed because of the pandemic.
Mr. Hilbert said masks will be mandatory for those attending the celebration of the life of Ms. Mandt, who was highly regarded as a fundraiser for nonprofits, particularly those focused on supporting and aiding victims of domestic violence. She was best known for leading the creation of a huge quilt that pays tribute to violence survivors.
Mr. Hilbert said that following the service, a reception in Ms. Mandt’s honor will take place at Virginia Union University’s Living and Learning Center, 1500 Lombardy St. Proof of vaccination is required to attend the reception, he said.
