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Verline Baskerville Obituary
Verline Bell was born on Dec. 28, 1943, to Willie Bell and Rebecca Robinson Bell. She attended public school in both Newport News and Washington, D.C. In Washington, D.C., she graduated high school from McKinley Tech. Verline continued pursuing her education by attending Hampton Roads Business College. She was formerly employed by Newport News Shipbuilding and Yorktown Naval Weapons Station prior to becoming a full-time housewife and mother to her children.
Verline was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and a brother.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 43 years, Bennie Baskerville Sr.; her daughter, Sophia Baskerville; her son, B.E. Baskerville Jr.; two grandsons, Ryan Baskerville and Dayshaun Parson (DadDay); a granddaughter, Rayshelle Kennedy (RayRay); three sisters, Naomi Logan (Leroy) of Woodford, Va., Annie Washington (James) of Winston-Salem, N.C., Jeanette Russell of Los Angeles, Calif.; a brother, Howard Bell (Rose) of Newport News, Va.; and a very special niece, Nadine Graham; and a host of relatives and friends.
The Baskerville family wishes to express their appreciation for your prayers, support and acts of kindness.
A viewing will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at M. E. Fisher Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at the funeral home. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Mt. Moriah Church, Newport News. Burial will be in Hampton Veterans Memorial Gardens.
M.E. Fisher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Verline Baskerville
September 26, 2008
To the Baskerville & Bell Family of Newport News, Va
Our deepest sympathy to each of you on the death of Peggy. May God continue to keep his loving arms around you.
Love, Ronald Bell & Pearl Bell & Family
Charlotte, N.C.
September 26, 2008
To Bennie, Children & The Bell Family,
We were sorry to hear of Cousin Peggy's death. Our deepest sympathy to each of you.
Love, Russell Franklin Bell & Sandra Bell and Family, Washington, DC
Annie Coleman-Williford
September 26, 2008
To Bennie, Children & The Bell Family
It has been many years since I had seen Verline (Peggy) to many of us. She was a sweet and wonderful person that we enjoyed visiting S. C. with her mother (Aunt Bet). Our sympathy to the family in your time of sorrow.
Rev. Iola Bell,Cunningham
September 24, 2008
Thinking of you and the family at this time.You all are not alone Sorry I could not be with the family,but my prayers are with you all.Love you all very much. Rev. Iola Bell Cunningham,Washington,DC
John Coleman
September 24, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
September 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.May you find peace with continue prayer
Love,
Willie L. Bell Tidwell &Susan Bell Reid,Great Falls,SC
James Coleman
September 22, 2008
Warm Summer Sun
Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.
By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation
Iola Coleman
September 22, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Annie Coleman
September 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Paula Banks-Edwards
September 20, 2008
To Sophia
My thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow, my God bless you and your family.
Drew Judy
September 20, 2008
To the Baskerville Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
May God continue to bless each of you.
Randy and Judy Drew
Howard & Carolyn Brown
September 20, 2008
To The Baskerville Family:
Our Sympathy, and love goes out to you in this time of grief and sorrow. May God Bless and keep you. She will be truly missed.
Edna Powell
September 20, 2008
Mr. "B" and Family:
It was wonderful to see you and the boys on days of dialysis as you attended to Mrs. Baskerville's every need. Even in your own illness, you saw to her being well taken care of. The patients at DaVita who were on Mrs. "B"'s shift loved her along with you and we pray that God will continue to look out for you and all of the family. He certainly will repay you for your kindness and love towards His child, Verline, whom He has now taken home. Continue to serve Him for He is surely worthy and looks on you with mercy. Bless you all.
Third Shift Family, MWF, DaVita Dialysis, Newport News
Jasmine Aytch
September 18, 2008
To the Baskerville Family
I want to leave my condolences to the family and I just hope that Ryan will keep his head up because she is always watching him and the family. I am very sorry and the family always will be in Fountain B. Church.
Denise Walker
September 18, 2008
Aunt Peggy, how beautiful. We will miss you and love you. You are blessed to be present with the Lord- See you soon!
Stay strong in the Lord family and the power of His might!
Nissi Binns Walker!! Annie Washington's daughter
James and Mary Whitfield
September 18, 2008
Our prayers are with you and your sons and daughter
Dee Riley
September 18, 2008
God has called home a beautiful flower. She was truly an angel. Such a sweet person, whom I will never forget. The talks we had will remain in my heart forever. I pray for her family at this time of sorrow. I know she will be sadly missed, remember her sweet smile and all the good memories that you shared with her. (Dee with Dr. Ayodeji's office)
Terri Jones
September 18, 2008
Mr. Baskerville and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and deepest sympathy go out to you all. May God give you great strength and comfort.
Mrs. Rosa Hargraves & Family
September 18, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Grace of God and memories of your loved one sustain you.
Alvin Robinson
September 18, 2008
Mr. Baskerville and Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God continue to strengthen and comfort you and your family.
Your Friends at Hampton Auto and Truck
David Summers
September 18, 2008
Bennie, Sophia and the Baskerville Family,
My condolences go out to each of you. I am truly saddened by your lost. I pray that God will be with you through these difficult times. May peace be with you always.
David and the entire Summers' Family.
Maxine Bremby
September 18, 2008
To Sophia and the Baskerville Family:
My thoughts and Payers are with each of you.
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