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Lucy Battle Obituary
She was born Lucy Pearl Fox on Aug. 18, 1938, in Nash County, N.C., to the late George Fox and Vera Frison.
She moved to Newport News in 1967 and was then employed by Haynes Furniture Company for over 10 years. Lucy retired from Hampton City Schools in 1997, while working at Cooper Elementary School, after 20 years of dedicated service. She was also employed part-time by Crestmont Services at Langley Air Force Base. She was an active member of Ivy Baptist Church for over 40 years and a member of the Gleaners Board before her illness prevented her from serving. She was a member of the United Order of Tents #328.
She was preceded in death by her loving brothers, George Fox Jr., Robert Lee Fox and Eddie Fox.
She leaves to cherish her memory daughter, Cassandra Jordan; son, Frederick Fox; longtime companion, Leon Diggs, all of Hampton, Va.; sisters, Shirley Perry of Newport News, Va., Mary Cooper (James) of Hampton, Va., Gloria Allen of Maryland, Alice Lee Watson, Helen Jones (Richard), both of Rocky Mount, N.C.; grandchildren, Frederick Fox Jr., Latisha Fox, Sheronda Fox, Brittany Jordan and David Jordan Jr., all of Hampton, Va.; great-grandchildren, Nameysha Langley and Noah Fox; daughter-in-law, Yolanda T. Fox; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and other close friends.
A viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at Ivy Baptist Church, 50 Maple Ave., Newport News, Va. Burial will take place 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at Gardens of Gethsemane Cemetery in Rocky Mount, N.C.
The Battle family is receiving services of comfort at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton, (757) 728-0122. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sharon McCalop
August 22, 2008
Dear Family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bestow his comfort and blessings during this time. Love always,
Janet Ree's daughters-Pam,Sharon and Carol
Rhonda Rhodes
August 21, 2008
Cassandra,
Please accept my deepest condolences. I was saddened and shocked, when I read of the passing of your mother. She was always so nice to everyone. I know how it feels to lose a parent, having just lost my father in May. There are so many emotions racing, but remember to take care of yourself during this time. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family. If you need ANYTHING, please allow me to help you with anything during this difficult time and even beyond the initially challenging period. May God bless and keep your family.
Ernest Barber
August 21, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
From the staff of Cooncordia Health Group
August 21, 2008
Dear family and friends:
Please accept my deep condolences."For I, the Lord your God, take you by the right hand; I say to you, Do not fear; it is I who will help you". Isaiah 41:13
Cathy Dunn
August 21, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michelle Gray Beard
August 21, 2008
Sorry to hear about the passing of "Ms. Lucy" as she was known by the children in the neighbor. She will be missed by all her knew and loved her. Remember God said in his word, he would never put more on you than you can bear.
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