Preparing your Legacy
“Preparation for the final years and days of our lives is an act of faith in the sovereign God in whom we live and move and have our being; it is an act of love towards those closest to us to help them manage our affairs when we die; it is an act of trust in the continuation of the community of faith that has nurtured us in our own lives.” (from The Diocese of Virginia Are Your Affairs in Order? Document, 2006) Planning ahead and making decisions early will spare family and loved ones the need to wrestle with what to do about things we have left undone before we die.
St Peter’s Episcopal Church, Port Royal, is presenting a series of five speakers who will cover various aspects of the planning that can take place to ease the transition from life to death, and to leave clear information for family and friends after death. These meetings will take place on Zoom and can be joined by using the following link.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82185587210?pwd=NlJSeTVKaEw0UEpSMXpveVhSUDVqUT09
Meeting ID: 821 8558 7210, Passcode: 957811
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 7PM Opening the Conversation about End of Life with Yourself and your Family
The Rev. Catherine D. Hicks
Catherine has served as the Rector at St Peter’s Episcopal Church in Port Royal, VA, since August of 2010. Before graduating from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2010, Catherine worked as a Medical Social Worker at Mary Washington Hospice from 2000-2007. In addition to earning an MSW degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2000, she also holds a Certificate in Aging Studies from VCU. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia.
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Medical Considerations and Medical Directives
Mrs. Candy Dyer, RN
Candy has served as an RN for 29 years. For 19 years she worked at Mary Washington Hospice as an RN Case Manager and as a Patient Care Coordinator. Her work as a Hospice RN dealt with patient care and medical issues and considerations around death and dying. Candy has taught CNA and LPN students at technology college. For the past six years she has worked with Dr. Patrick McManus, MD, in Fredericksburg, VA. Candy enjoys geriatric nursing. Candy also enjoys crocheting and putting together jigsaw puzzles.
Tuesday, February 1, 2022, 7PM Final Arrangements—Working with a Funeral Home
Mr. David Storke, Owner and President of Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, VA
David graduated from John Tyler Community College with an AAS Degree in Mortuary Science. In 1986 he passed his National Conference Board Exam and State Board Exam and became a licensed funeral director and embalmer. He purchased the former Powell Funeral Home in Bowling Green, VA in 1991, renaming it Storke Funeral Home. David is an active member of the community, having served in various leadership roles through the years.
Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 7PM Financial Considerations
Mr. Michael Williams, Senior Wealth Advisor and Senior Vice President, South State Wealth, Richmond, VA
Michael earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of Virginia in 1983. Following college, he was employed by First Virginia Bank in Retail Banking. After receiving his MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia in 1988, Michael worked for Andersen Consulting (Accenture) for 3.5 years before entering the trust and wealth management industry where he has held numerous positions. Michael leads the South State Private Wealth team based in Richmond, VA. He joined South State Bank in 2014.
Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 7PM Estate Planning
Leigh Frackelton, Jr., Attorney
Leigh’s law practice focuses exclusively in the areas of wills, trusts, estate administration and taxation. Leigh graduated in 1974 from Washington and Lee University where he majored in History. He earned his law degree in 1977 from T. C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond and then went on to William and Mary where he earned a Master of Law in Taxation in 1978. He passed the Virginia CPA exam in 1989. After finishing his formal education in 1978, Leigh began the practice of law in Fredericksburg. From 1986 until 2021, Leigh taught full time at the University of Mary Washington and is currently a Professor Emeritus in the College of Business. He currently practices law at Parrish, Snead, Franklin, Simpson, PLC in Fredericksburg, VA.