Ozella H. Whitehead

Ozella Whitehead Obituary

HAMPTON - Mrs. Ozella H. Whitehead, an angel on earth, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, Sept. 8,2008, at Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, Va.
She, the oldest of eleven children, was born in Halifax County, N.C., to the late Macco and Mary Buford Harper on Jan. 15, 1927.
Mrs. Whitehead loved the Lord and His Word. One of her many favorite Bible verses was Psalms 23: "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want…" She also loved to hear and sing religious songs. Mrs. Whitehead served as an usher at Fountain Baptist Church and a deaconess at Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Temple. She enjoyed being involved in a seniors group called "Dream Makers" in which they went on trips and hosted a variety of activities at the church in order to serve the Lord. Mrs. Whitehead devoted her life to God and her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Macco and Mary Buford Harper; husband, Berry C. Whitehead; son, Berry C. Whitehead Jr.; brothers, Macco Harper Jr. and Donald Harper; sisters, Geraldine Holmes and Willie Mae Alston.
Mrs. Whitehead leaves to cherish her precious memories to her loving children, Harry Whitehead (Edwadine), Stanley Whitehead, Phyllis Morgan (Bernard), and Vincent Whitehead ( Annette); seven grandchildren, three brothers, three sisters, and a host of nieces and nephews.
She will be sadly missed by her family and friends!
Viewing will be held from noon to 7 p.m. today at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel 1601-27th St. NN, VA 23607 (757) 380-0251. A homegoing celebration will be held 11 a.m. Friday Sept. 12, at the Six House 2003 Kecoughtan Road, Hampton. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at 708 Kentucky Avenue, Hampton. A special thanks is extended to Coliseum Park Nursing Home and Sentara Careplex for the care and concern of our dear mother. Condolences may be sent to www.cookebros.com View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press on Sep. 11, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Ozella Whitehead

14 Entries

Jonne Johnson

September 24, 2008

Vincent-
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our Mothers nurture us and form us to be the men and women we are today. Her spirit and love will forever be in your heart and memory. May the Peace of God keep the hearts and minds of your family always.

Jonne~Hardy-Johnson

Robin Combs

September 14, 2008

Phyllis and Family,
Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers.
May you rely on your faith to get you through this trying time.
Robin Combs

Cecelia M. Owens-Graves

September 12, 2008

To the Family - Heaven was definitely missing an Angel when I met Miss Ozella many years ago. She was one of the nicest people I've ever met since we moved to Newport News over 20 years ago. At church, she always greeted me with a warm and loving hug. She will be missed but I know that God will hold the family in His arms and heal the sorrow you feel.

Murad Nuriddin

September 11, 2008

To Harry and the Whitehead Family
May you find consolation in knowing that many are thinking of you and praying for you in this time of loss.
We pray that the Family will remain strong and close to each other, as your mom would have it,and know that you all will see her again.

Murad and Lorraine Fogg-Nuriddin

Sonja Richardson Deal

September 11, 2008

Its been a long time but I still remember how wonderful she was. Hold on to the memories you have. I'm Willis and Sadie's daughter and want you to know the family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Alvin Charity

September 11, 2008

this message is for the Whitehead family especially Phyllis my litte sister as i remember as this is to you sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and you family

Alton E. Croslin, Jr. "Shakey"

September 11, 2008

Whitehead Family (Vincent and Phyllis),
I didn't know your mother well, just my brief moments of pleasantries as she passed through Be-lo's (early eighties employee). I don't know your loss, but I know the love of a mother. I pray this time brings your family closer together and the love of God sustains you during this season. I haven't seen either of you in years, so I hope memory of me kicks in. May God bless and keep you.

Robin Noel

September 11, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.

Barbara Hobgood-Kelley

September 11, 2008

To Harry and Dine and the entire Whitehaead Family. My prayers are with you in your time or sorrow. I haven't seen you all in a while, but I remember often the good times. Your mom is now at peace. God loves her best.

Vince Binns

September 11, 2008

Deepest sympathies to your family. She was a very sweet woman in our neighborhood on Victoria Blvd. growing up. May she rest in peace with Barry.

Calvin Lee

September 11, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Ben Johnson

September 11, 2008

To the Whitehead family:I am sorry to hear of the departure of another of our "neighborhood" mothers.I can remember when all the mothers would gather in your front yard to watch the children play during the summer.Mrs Whitehead will be missed.Please join me in celebrating her arrivial into her home of comfort.She is gone but not forgotten.

Dr. James Watkins & Family

September 11, 2008

We would like to express our deepest sympathy on the loss of Ms. Whitehead.

Wallace N. Bailey Jr

September 11, 2008

Harry and Edwadine may your family continue to be blessed now and forever. You are in my prayers. Keep smiling and remember all of the good memories.

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