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Jean FISHER Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Jean D. Fisher, 85, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Nov. 9, 2010. She was a native of Vineland, N.J. and a Newport News resident for 14 years.
Jean worked for Bell Telephone of New Jersey for 40 years, but Jean's greatest gift was her ability to love unconditionally, a gracious caring friend to all.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Morgan Fisher; and daughter by choice, Anita T. Lombardo.
She is survived by her daughter and best friend, Sherri Fisher Staples and her husband, Douglas; her adored granddaughter, Lindsay Ray Staples. Jean also leaves to cherish her memory two children by choice, Vickie Lewis and Tim Thomas. She also had many, many people who called her Mom.
Special thanks to the staff of The Hidenwood Retirement Center and the staff of the Northampton Convalescent Center, especially her guardian angel, Mary Andrews.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, at Christ United Methodist Church, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Clyde DeLoach. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery in Hammonton, N.J.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, 133 Deep Creek Road, Newport News, VA 23606.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Nov. 12 to Nov. 14, 2010.

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Kathy Goodwyn

November 6, 2021

Jean was one of those people you meet and you feel like she has always been a close friend. I was blessed to know her.

December 5, 2010

Ms Fisher, your bright smile will truly be missed at north hampton. You are home with God now.
melissa, rn @ north hampton

Kathy Goodwyn

November 15, 2010

When I remember Jean, I remember the sweetest smile I have ever seen. She was so brave to leave home and come to the south. It is amazing what we do for the ones we love. I am sorry for your loss. May your happy memories comfort you now and forever as Mom lies in God's Hands.You are all in my heart and prayers.

Melissa

November 15, 2010

I will always remember Jean as "Mimi". After my mother died she became a grandmother to my daughter, Sarah. She loved and cared for Sarah like she did for Lindsay and no amount of words can ever express what that meant to me. I will miss you but I am happy you are with God where your body is restored and happiness is yours for eternity.

Joe & Sue

November 14, 2010

Jean was such a Grand Lady. We can hear that wonderful laugh as she smiles down on each of you from her new home. Prayers are with you Sherri, Doug and Lindsay. God will carry you now and you are wrapped in our love.

Meff Blake

November 12, 2010

Hugs of comfort to you Sherri, Lindsay, and Doug.

Cat Koch

November 12, 2010

Sherry and Family: May your heart find peace in your special memories of Jean. She will surely be missed, especially by Mom and I. We will miss seeing her sweet smile at the nursing home. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Many Blessings!

November 12, 2010

So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was such a sweet caring person. I wish you and your family peace and comfort. Bryn Magnotti

Lisa Staples

November 12, 2010

We were very sorry to hear about Jean passing away. She was such a postiive person and so sweet to others. We're praying for you.

Jim and Lisa Staples and Family

Lillian & Dick Ruehrwein

November 12, 2010

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

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