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Bernice Mortimer Obituary

SMITHFIELD - Bernice Bailey Mortimer, 90, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband, Egbert Laird Mortimer. Bernice was a member of Carrollton Baptist Church and a retired special education teacher. She loved volunteering at the Military Ministries and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her sons, William L. Mortimer (Sharon) of St. Augustine, FL, Michael R. Mortimer (Karen) of Virginia Beach, Allen B. Mortimer (Ella) of Surry; Grandchildren: William Scott (Kolleen), Jon Michael, Meghan Christine, Chad Vantz, Bailey Amanda, Charis Louise, and Mattie Elizabeth Mortimer; and a great granddaughter, Isla Keren Mortimer. The family will receive friends at 11 am Wednesday, January 2, 2013 in Colonial Funeral Home followed by a service celebrating Bernice's life at 12 noon, with Pastor Lee Hess officiating. A reception will follow the service at Carrollton Baptist Church . Burial will be private in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News. The family requests memorial donations to the Carrollton Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 267, Carrollton, VA 23314. Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield, VA.

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Published by Daily Press on Jan. 1, 2013.

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Diane Sandler Marcus

January 8, 2013

Mike,
I was very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

January 2, 2013

Mike and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Terri and Ben Goff

Lucille Hanks

January 2, 2013

Dear Mike,

I was so very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

January 2, 2013

I was very sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Mortimer was a sweet lady and will surely be missed by all who knew her. I'm glad I had a chance to share some smiles with her. Bless all of you. Carole Lankford

January 1, 2013

Dear Billy, Mike and Allen,
Glenn Moschler let me know this afternoon that your dear Mom passed away. She was one of my favorite aunts, with such a sweet disposition and a ready smile. Uncle Egbert and your Mom just seemed to be made for each other. They were both such a delight to be around. My own Mother and Father thought the world of them and loved them dearly. It's sad that they are all gone. We know we will see them in a very short period of time. May God wrap His loving arms around you during this time of sorry and grief. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Love, your cousins, Laila and Kent

Saletha Wiely

January 1, 2013

Mike & Family,

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you all.

January 1, 2013

So sorry to learn ot the death of Bernice. She was a wonderful Christian lady and a wonderful friend. Remembering the years of working together at Parkview Baptist church.Sincere sympathy to Mike, Bill and Allen and respective families for your loss.Our prayer is for the Lord to bless you with His comfort.
Charles and Joanne Foley

Charlotte & Rebecca Miller

January 1, 2013

Wanted to let you know your family is in our prayers.You all were wonderful neighbors on 74th street and in Church at Parkview..Blessings to you all.

Odes & Sylvia Bolin

January 1, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Mrs. Mortimer was a great woman of God and will be missed by all who knew her. Bernice was a great neighbor and friend.
Love from the Bolin's-

Brent Bolin

January 1, 2013

Mrs. Mortimer was more than just an awesome neighbor. She was a true friend and like a grandmother to me. We both adopted each other over the years. She would have done anything for me and I would have done anything for her. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. May God give all of you his continuous comfort and peace now and the days to come.
Love...Brent, Melissa, & Nic-

Bud/pat Voight

January 1, 2013

Bernice was a wonderful Christian lady and loved The Lord very much. She loved her family very much and was proud of each one of them. Bud and I visited her several times in her new apartment and she would tell us every time she went back over to her house she had to bring something back to her apartment. She said she had to stop because she didn't have room for it all. We talked about Egbert's old family home. She was a blessing to bud and I and she will be missed but she is home now. Praying for her family that God gives them peace and comfort during this time.
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Faris Dale

January 1, 2013

Miss Bernice was one of my favorite people. We attended the same church when we lived in Smithfield. Some of the most meaningful Bible studies I ever attended were at her home. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.

Carlton & Lola Drewery

January 1, 2013

Bill,
Our prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.

Joanne King

January 1, 2013

Mike and I will surely miss Mrs. "Mort." We were close neighbors for more than 20 yrs. and still stayed in touch over the yrs. since moving. She was very special to our family. We have a lot of great memories of her. Please be assured of our continued prayers during this difficult time.
Love from the King's~

Debra Johnson

January 1, 2013

Al and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this diffult time.
Craig and Deb

Mark & Miriam Olson Waggoner

January 1, 2013

Mike & Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I have fond memories of your mama at Parkview; also, your daddy was one of my Sunday school teachers when I was a teenager.

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