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NEWPORT NEWS - Coretha Browning Armstrong received her heavenly calling on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003. A native of Halifax County, N.C., she has been a Newport News resident for over 50 years. She spent her life in the compassionate field of nursing. She began her career in Wilson, N.C. After moving to Virginia, she continued her nursing career at Whitaker Memorial Hospital for several years. She retired as a school nurse from the Newport News School System in 1982. As a member of Second Baptist Church, E.E., she had been an active member of the Nurse's Corp and J.N. Bradby Missionary Society. She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories her husband, Fred E. Armstrong Sr.; children, Fred Jr. (Delilah), Frances, Brenda of Newport News, Nelson of Lebanon, N.H., Mark of Hampton, Va.; a brother, Allison Browning of Newport News; grandchildren, Sacil, Philip, Tenia, Annese; great-grandson, Elijah; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Second Baptist Church, E.E. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Viewing will begin at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Mrs. Armstrong will lie in state at the church Tuesday, two hours prior to the service. Arrangements are by O.H. Smith and Son Funeral Home.
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To Tenia and her family, I am sorry about your loss. She was like a grandmother to me since I had know Tenia for 10 years. May God comfort you and you family. On behalf of the Gatling, Hitchcock, and Harris families, we are sorry about your loss and may God Bless You and the family! Love Quenequa and family
Quenequa Hitchcock
November 20, 2003
Although today is not the same, know that God is, and he promised never to leave us or forsake us. So whenever you get to the point that you feel the load is too heavy, God is right there saying give it to me I'll bear it.
Just know this, You will make it "one day at a time". Why, because your postal co-workers and friends are praying for you. Look up and see God, He is your help and strength.
The United States Postal Service (Norfolk P&DC).
Janice Sanderlin
October 28, 2003
Tenia,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I pray that the Lord Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Ghost will comfort you and your family in this hour.
If you need anything, do not hesistate to call on me: 910-582-4259.
God Bless,
Teresa Page
Teresa Page
October 27, 2003
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I know how much she meant to you and your family and you are in my prayers. I love you T and my other mommy too. Just because I'm far away doesn't mean I don't think of you guys often. Lots of love and many hugs.
Angela Harrison
October 27, 2003
My prayers are with your family.
Delaine Swearman
October 26, 2003
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home
October 26, 2003
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