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Alma FIRESHEETS Obituary
A native of Charles City, Va., she was a Newport News resident for 53 years before moving to Williamsburg to live with her daughter.
Mrs. Firesheets was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, her parents, Richard and Doris Adams, and 10 siblings.
Alma had a great love for nature and all God's creatures. She especially enjoyed many hours of watching and feeding the birds and squirrels that came to visit. She loved camping and vacationing, as well as spending many hours creating canvas needlework to give to family and friends. She was a caregiver for her grandchildren and other numerous children during her lifetime.
Her memory is left to be cherished by her three daughters, Barbara Cava and husband, Dale of Williamsburg, Brenda Egnot and husband, Jim of Newport News and Rebecca (Becky) Ethington and husband, Roy of Mathews; six grandchildren, Greg Egnot and wife, Kari, Jeff Egnot and wife, Sonia, Kathryn and Jennifer Cava, Shelby Lee and Noah Ethington; four great grandchildren, Kayla and Lindsey Egnot, Crue Egnot and Dominic Ethridge. She is also survived by several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, and a host of very special loving nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 13, at Peninsula Funeral Home in Newport News. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, May 14, at Hilton Baptist Church, officiated by the Rev. Lynwood Wells. Interment will follow at Peninsula Memorial Park.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Kimberly Schlesinger and staff at PCI, especially Darlynn Lyons, as well as Jane Bean and staff at the Riverside Hospice Agency of Newport News. The family also extends our gratitude and love to Wanda Mullins for the loving care she provided.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hilton Baptist Church, 101 Main St., Newport News, VA 23601 or the Peninsula Chapter of the American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606, (800-227-2345).
Peninsula 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 Alma FIRESHEETS
Beulah Davis, LSW, Riverside Hospice
May 16, 2010
I remember meeting Mrs. Alma at Riverside and she was such a sweet lady. She did not want to be a burden even when her family tried to reassure her that they loved her so much that they would do any and all things for her. She was a grateful and gracious lady whom I will not forget.
You all provided her such excellent care and showed the love you had for her. I feel so sure that she enjoyed each of her last months knowing that she would be cared for, loved and supported until her last day.
May Mrs. Alma's legacy and lov bring you comfort and guide you through your grief.
I am only a phone call away if you need assistance.
Be encouraged and blessed.
May 14, 2010
Dear Barbara and family. I was so sorry to read about the passing of your mother, I have such warm memories of you and your family from our childhood in Newport News. May God bless you and your family in this difficult time. Sandy Farris , Yorktown,Va.
Sheila Rudy-Lanouette
May 12, 2010
Dear Becky, Brenda and family
So sorry to hear about your mother. I know you are at peace now that she is no longer suffering. When you look all around you and see the beauty of what GOD created may you always be reminded of your mother's sweet face. I know you will hold your "special" memories close to your heart alway's. Our prayers are with you in this difficult time. Sheila (Rudy)and Daryl Lanouette
May 12, 2010
May God's love and peace fill your hearts with hope, strength and peace at this very difficult time. Love always, Nana
Frances Cava
May 12, 2010
May God's love and peace fill your hearts with hope, strength and peace at this very difficult time. Love always, Nana
Joe Hudson
May 12, 2010
To: Barbara//Brenda/Becky & Family.
Please accept my deepest condolences in the passing of your mother, Alma. As I can honestly say that my memory of her and her family will remain as one of being very supportive and strong as the matriarch of the Firesheets family. Please keep in your memory all the love and kindness she showed. I'm sure that memory will be apparent to all that know the family. Tommy and Alma's family will always remain in my heart.
Sincerely,
Joe Hudson
Belinda Ciejek
May 12, 2010
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all.. I will miss her dearly.. Love ya'll
Raymond & Sharon Gauthier
May 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God comfort you throughout this time of earthly grief, but know that heaven in rejoicing with her arrival there. God bless and keep you all. Raymond, Sharon, James, and Nathan
Ron & Shirley Cava
May 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. We know Alma will be missed, but that earth's loss is heaven's gain. We are trusting that our loving God who has her in his arms will hold and comfort you as well.
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