Jean Elizabeth Claiborne

Jean Elizabeth Claiborne

Jean Claiborne Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Aug. 19, 2009.
CLAIBORNE, Jean Elizabeth, completed her earthly journey on August 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharnette; and son, Antoine; also her parents, Myrtle Kyle and William and Evelyn Day. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving and devoted husband of 51 years, Joseph B. Claiborne Sr., daughter, Cheryl C. Davis; three sons, Joseph B. Jr. (Movita), Jerry L. (Pamela), William D. (Sondra) Claiborne; 12 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one grandson-in-law; one sister, Mae R. Jones; nine sisters-in-law, five brothers-in-law; a devoted niece, Ada Taylor; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Thursday, August 20, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and where family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, August 21, 2009 in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Linda Pearson officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.


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August 23, 2009

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Janell Thomas

August 23, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. May the memories of your Mother bring you peace in the days to come.

May thoughts
of all your mother meant -
Of love she gave,
of good times spent -
Bring you peace
and comfort, too,
And keep your mother
close to you.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Janell & Benita

Rocky Milton

August 21, 2009

To Joseph Jr.,and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you continue to rely on the true God of love that brings comfort in our time of need. Christian Love to all.

August 21, 2009

August 21, 2009

To My Extended Family,
My heart is heavy and broken with the loss of our love one. I will miss her very much, we would talk on the phone for hours until we laugh and cry about crazy things. Keep her legacy going and take care Papa Joe. My prayers are with you.

Rita Taylor Williams, Richmond Virginia

Darlene and Stephanie Martin

August 20, 2009

A true friend until the end,advisor and mentor. You will be missed.
I know there are no pain or sorrow that Heaven can not heal. Our love and condolences to the family and friends.

Maxine Ruff

August 20, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Willie Claiborne

August 19, 2009

Dad, Ice, Cheryl, Jerry & Smoothe,
It breaks my heart that Mom has passed on. It has been 31 years since we first met. She has always treated me like a daughter and showed me so much love. I will miss her motherly advice. No matter what I called her for, she always told me the way it was, even when it was hard to hear.
Because of Mom, I always knew this family was my family too... I'll always love her, I'll miss her so much.
Love you all...

Sandra Norris

August 19, 2009

Jerry, Pamela, Cheryl and Family,
I was sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. May God bless each and every one of you. Know that she is resting peacefully and with the Lord.

Libbia Bolden-Ingram

August 19, 2009

Ice,
We are sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Our deepest condolences are with you and your family in this time of grief.

Carla Dark

August 19, 2009

May u rest in peace. Thank you for all the memories that we shared at the VCU Headstart Program . We love you and miss you. Love Carla & Kalen Dark

Tommy and Sheila James

August 19, 2009

Ice
Tommy and I were very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. We both have been through what you will be feeling and thinking in the next weeks, months, and even year. A mother's love is unforgettable and you will never lose that love. You will go by her house, to see her in the coming months, stop and think, "Oh Mom is not here anymore", just smile and look to the Heavens and say Love you Mom and your heart will feel a little bit better every day.

Blessings for healing this loss are sent to you and your family by us. Remember we are your extended family and if we can do anything for you and your immediate family let us know.

God bless and keep you in his heart.

August 19, 2009

Ms. Claiborne was a wonderful lady I met her when my son Devin attened the R-CAP head start program. She will be missed. Stacy Williams

August 18, 2009

AFTER THE CLOUDS,THE SUNSHINE
AFTER THE WINTER,THE SPRING
AFTER THE SHOWER,THE RAINBOW
FOR LIFE IS A CHANGEABLE THING
AFTER THE LIGHT OF MORNING BIDDING ALL DARKNESS TO CEASE. AFTER LIFE'S CARES
AND SORROWS. THE COMFORT AND SWEETNESS OF PEACE.

ALL MY SYMPATHY IS WITH ALL OF YOU, MAY OUR SWEET JEAN REST IN PEACE UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN IN THE BY AND BY. STAY STRONG KEEP GOD FIRST!

LOVE ALWAYS
Linda Day

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