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Edna Sessoms Obituary
Edna was born in Windsor, N.C., on April 6, 1939, to Willie and Queen Raynor.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ralph M. Sessoms and her sister, Rosa Raynor.
She leaves to cherish her memories a loving and devoted daughter, Crystal Sessoms; brothers, Leon Raynor and Willie Raynor; sister, Ruby Reynolds; brother-in-law, James Reynolds; sister-in-laws, Allie Mae Raynor and Grace Raynor; eight nieces, five nephews and a host of relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. A homegoing service will take place at 11a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at First Church of Newport News(Baptist) 2300 Wickham Avenue, Newport News, Va., with Pastor Dawkins, officiating. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to www.cookebros.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Jeanette Coffman
October 8, 2008
The Fitness Center at Fort Monroe extends the deepest sympathy in the passing of Ms. Edna. We will remember her warm spirit and welcoming smile.
James Gregory
October 6, 2008
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.
blanche roberts
October 5, 2008
Dear Crystal you have my deepest sympathy in the home going of your mom. I referred to her as Ms Edna also a miracle for that she was when the doctors gave up she didn"t give up and held srongly to her faith what a mighty warrior she was. As for you a mother could not have asked for a more devoted caring and loving daughter. I'm remined of the scripture with promise love thy mother and father and your days shall be long upon the earth well Crystal long life shall be yours.I pray in due time God will lighten your path and strenthen you to endure the days ahead. I will keep you and your family in my prayers love Mrs Blanche Roberts & family
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