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Bessie AVERETTE Obituary
A lifelong resident of Hampton, her husband George Averette of 56 years, preceded her in death.
She left to cherish her memories her son, George Lee Averette; grandson, Jemal (Tiffany); great-grandchildren, Jemal, Sydni and London; other relatives and friends.
A homegoing service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at First Baptist Church of Hampton, 229 N. King Street, where Mrs. Averette will be placed by 8:30 a.m. Interment at Hampton Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will assemble by 9:30 a.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, family request donations are made to First Baptist Church Sunday School in her name.
Her remains rest at Smith Brothers Funeral Home where a viewing will be today from 3 to 5 p.m. at 545 E. Mercury Blvd., Hampton, 723-4117. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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January 17, 2011
We are sorry for your loss,we know that losing someone in death is hard, but the Bible tells us in the book of John, chpt.5: verses 28-29, that our loved ones will be remembered by God and come forth from the grave. Please be comforted by this thought. If you would like to know more, please contact us at, [email protected]
LILLIE HARDING
January 14, 2011
( CON'T) ...ESCORTING YOU,KITTY BOWDEN,PEARL GRIGGS & ELIZABETH CHRISTIAN TO A DANCE WITH THE LOCAL SOLDERS IN YR 1935..IT IS THE ONLY PICTURE I HAVE OR HAVE EVER SEEN OF MY GRANDMOTHER (MATTIE ANN BANKS ROBINSON)...HOW I LOVED BRINGING THE SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERING TO YOU AFTER YOU RANG THE BELL, AS YOU SAT BEHIND THAT BIG WOODEN DESK IN FRONT OF THE PARKING LOT WINDOW IN THE LOWER SANCTUARY ...YEARS LATER, AFTER I MOVED AWAY & MOMMY (CARRIE ROBINSON) STOPPED TEACHING SUNDAY SCHOOL, I WOULD LOVE TO SIT AND LISTEN TO THE TWO OF YOU COUNT THE OFFERING AND GOSSIP (WITH LOVE) ABOUT THE PAST WEEKS EVENTS AS EACH CLASS WOULD BRING IN THEIR ENVELOPE IN THE NEW CHURCH WING....AS YOU PASSED OUT THE PIECES OF CANDY WE ALL LOOKED FORWARD TO....WHO NOW IS GOING TO FILL THE PEW ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE...MOMMY & DADDY'O HAVE CROSSED OVER, ..."MS MARTHA & MR ERNEST"& NOW YOU, MY DEARMS BESSIE!...ONE THING I KNOW FOE SURE, THEY ALL WILL BE HOLDING YOU A SPOT IN GOD'S BEAUTIFUL SANCTUARY IN HEAVEN ....WITH MR GEORGE LEADING THE WAY!...ENJOY YOUR REWARDS MS BESSIE , YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL...I LOVE YOU, GIVE MY MOMMY ,DADDY'O & RICK A BIG KISS FOR ME...UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN....LITTLE GEORGE, YOUR MOM WAS ONE OF THE BEST!
LILLIE HARDING
January 14, 2011
MY DEAR ,DEAR "MS BESSIE"...I WAS JUST TALKING ABOUT YOU TODAY!..SHOWING A FRIEND OF MINE THE PICTURE YOU GAVE ME OF MY GRANDMOTHER ESCOURTING YOU
Helaine Jones-Brantley
January 14, 2011
We are never prepared for the loss of a loved one, but God is always prepared to help us through that loss.
May God's presence begin the healing in your heart and soul, and may His love surround you with the comfort only He can give.
George P Phenix, Class of '62
Elliott Jones
January 13, 2011
I will always remember Ms. Bessie sitting at the Sunday School desk collecting the offerings and ringing the bell. She was a true angel.
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