Ida Lee “Pat” Senter, 90, of Chester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Tyler’s Retreat at Iron Bridge nursing home. Born on April 30, 1936, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Patterson. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, David Andrew Senter.

Pat is survived by her daughters, Meredith Senter Meluch (Philip) and Terry Dougherty (Bruce), her granddaughter, Tonya Martinez (Matt), and her great grandchildren, Shayna Martinez and Mateo Martinez.

Internment will be private at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Richmond Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, (804) 967-2580.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Tyler’s Retreat at Iron Bridge and at Bridge Hospice. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834.