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Valgeanette Reese Obituary
She was born on May 26, 1955, in Disputanta, Va., to the late Horace and Wilma Hunt. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers; Raymond Hunt Sr. and Edward Hunt, and her sister Sabryna Hunt-Shamberger.
Valgeanette accepted Christ at an earlier age becoming a member of the First Baptist Church of Disputanta, Va. She dedicated her life to being a servant of the Lord, as well, as to others. In her pursuit of doing for others, she attended Virginia State University where she received a bachelor's degree in special education. Valgeanette continued her education receiving various certifications, which she utilized as a special education teacher at the Southside Virginia Training School and as a Special Education Teacher and Program Specialist with the Petersburg School Division totaling over 29 years of service.
She leaves behind a devoted husband of 33 years, William Edward Reese III of Petersburg; two sons, Jeffery Hill of Prince George and William Reese IV of Petersburg; two daughters, Lola Syne Hobbs (Ronnie) of Petersburg and Latasha Reese (Dwayne Jackson) of Petersburg; five grandchildren, Jasmine Brown, Ronnie Hobbs, Kemoni Hobbs, Jhamare Hobbs and Kyla Jackson; all of Petersburg; two sisters, Zatella Taylor (Theophilus) of Disputanta, Linda Hunt of Hopewell; five brothers, Sherman Hunt of Disputanta, Horace Hunt Jr. (Ethel), Larry Hunt (Pat), Ronald Hunt and Frank Jackson (Belinda) all of Maryland; one uncle, Spotswood Hunt (Gladys) of Washington, D.C.; mother-in-law, Clarine Reese of Disputanta; and three brother-in-laws, Sylvester Reese (Nancy) of Richmond, Anthony Shamberger Sr. of North Carolina, and Garry Reese of Maryland; one aunt in-law, Macy Adams of Petersburg and a host of dedicated nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A funeral service will be held at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, at First Baptist Church, Disputanta, with the Rev. Dr. Alfred Reid officiating. The interment will be in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg. The immediate family will assemble at the residence, 558 Petty St., Petersburg, one hour prior to the funeral on the day of service.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg, (804) 732-7841, now serving from three locations, Petersburg, Hopewell, and Waverly. Please send online condolences to: www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Valgeanette Reese
Dannette Crewe
February 15, 2009
To my family the Reese family:
I have been raised alongside you all for over twenty years as close as mother, father, brothers and sisters. I am going to miss my surrogate mother Mrs. Reese. I want you all to know that I love you and always will. If there is anything that I can do to help through this time of loss I am here. I love you and know that you will be strong knowing that you can rejoice in the fact of knowing that (Ma) is not suffering anymore.
Love Dannette, Destiny (Ni-Ni) and Daejon
chykeem j-muse
February 10, 2009
we will miss her she was one of the best teacher's that petersburg ever had for special ed.
Mary Hannon
February 10, 2009
Mr. Reese,Syne,Tasha,William.I was very saddened to hear about the loss of your Mother. My prayers are with you. Keep you hand and God hand.If there is anything that I can do for you please let me know. To god be the glory
Kiara Geiger
February 10, 2009
I'm not sure if you remember me but this is Kiara Geiger that used to live across the street from your home. I am so sorry to hear about your lose. I am praying for your family, and may God be with you in this time of berievement.
Rhonda Moore-Williams
February 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shawn & Rhonda Williams
February 10, 2009
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Ms.Wanda Robinson
February 9, 2009
Mr.Reese,Syne,Tasha,William I want to let you know that all of you are in my thougths and prayers and that God knows best he will give all of you the strength just trust in him and keep the faith hold onto Gods unchanging hands.Also Mrs. Reese was a very special and sweet supervisor to me and Iwill never forget her smile so remember God is to wise to error and never makes mistakes.Love Always
Antwan Harris
February 9, 2009
I was saddened and shocked to hear about your loss. May you all stick together in this trying time. I pray that eventually time will heal your wound
Antwan Harris-former neighbor
Alicia H. Turner
February 9, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wendell, Carol & Keenen Tillar
February 9, 2009
Reese and Family
We are saddened to hear about your loss. Pls know that we are here for you and that you have our deepest sympathy.
Lorraine H. Randall
February 9, 2009
To: Mr. Rreese and children. I was saddened to hear of the passing of Ms. Reese. She will be missed by all. My prayers are with you and the family. may God bless you all in this difficult time of sorrow. To William, Syne, LaTasha, hold your headup, weeping may endure for a night,but joy cometh in the morning.Ms. (Coard) Randall
Anna J, James"Billy", Wilburt & Hattie Bonner
February 9, 2009
To The Reese Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will strengthen you and may he find a comforting place in your hearts. "For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning".
Tarnisha Rose
February 8, 2009
Tasha and Syne I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Pam Reese-Brown
February 8, 2009
In time of sorrow God is out strength. It is with deep sympathy when I heard about the paasing of Val. We were schoolmates and it leaves a void. Just keep in mind that God is good and he never makes a mistake. The family will always be in my prayer. Remember
death has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Stay encourage. May God keep and Bless you.
Chastine & Maxine Allen
February 8, 2009
To the Reese Family:
You are in our prayers. May god’s unfailing love comfort you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Love
The Allen family
RUTH JOHNSON
February 8, 2009
TO THE REESE FAMILY,
I WAS SO SAD TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF MRS. REESE. I KNOW YOUR PAIN IS GREAT AT THIS TIME BUT PLEASE KNOW WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR THE NIGHT BUT JOY COMES IN THE MORNING. YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.
Jamie Faulcon and Family
February 7, 2009
May God grant you peace and comfort at the passing of your loved one. May you find love peace and comfort in your happy memories of her. I remember her as a wonderful teacher. We taught together at SVTC. You are in my prayers.
Brooke & Family
February 7, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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