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Betty WORNOM Obituary
Mrs. Wornom was born in Melfa, Va., the daughter of the late Upshur Turner Fowler and Mary Grace Winder Fowler and was raised by her aunt and uncle, Tom and Betty Mae Ward. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel J. Wornom, Jr.; brothers, Jack Fowler and Upshur Turner Fowler.
Mrs. Wornom had been a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Hampton for 60 years. She graduated from Buxton Hospital Nursing School in 1941 as a registered nurse and was a member of the Elizabeth Buxton Nursing Society. For many years, she worked with and retired from the Newport News Health Department.
Mrs. Wornom is survived by her sons, Samuel J. Wornom, III and wife Sandra, and William Upshur Wornom and wife Rebecca; grandchildren, Lesley Wornom McKay and husband Richard, Laurie Wornom Phillips and husband Paul, Susan Bagley and husband Allen, William Upshur Wornom, Jr., Michael Thomas Wornom and wife Sonya, Tina Harrington and husband Tommy, Jeff Lankford and wife Morgan, and Kenneth Patterson and wife Tammy; 19 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at Memorial Baptist Church by the Rev. Lawrence Biermann with interment to follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
The family requests that memorial donations be sent to the Betty F. Wornom Education Fund at Memorial Baptist Church. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tommy Crocker
December 24, 2009
Hey Sam and Billy,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I just heard of your mom's passing. Someone from Hampton called and read the obit to me. Although I haven't seen her in a very long time, I remember how much I liked her. Your loss is Heaven's gain but you will see her again. She is not gone, just away.
Clarence Hargus
December 23, 2009
Sam, I was very sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Even though she had a long life on this earth, it is still hard when we lose them. My prayer is that God will comfort you and your family.
December 22, 2009
Dear Bill & Sam,
Grady & I want you to know that we are so sorry for your loss. You had a wonderful mom that loved you and each one of her grandchildren. She talked to me often about how much you had done for her. She would light up when I would ask about one of the grandchildren, so proud she was of each one's accomplishments. I know each one in your family will miss her dearly, but she left you with many fond memories. I know the Angels in heaven were rejoicing when Jesus called her home. She is with our heavely father now, no more pain or suffering and we have the assurance we will see her again. If there is anything you need help with the children or anything, please do not hesitate to call. In christs love. Grady & Lydia Baldwin, Angier, NC
December 22, 2009
Sam and Bill and family, It is hard to lose one of our family members.Our prayers and thoughts are with you. She was a great person. Your cousin
Rosemary Fowler Gray and John Gray
Paula Stein
December 22, 2009
Buck, Susan, Mike and all Wornom family members. We are so sorry for your loss and you all are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers., As we all know during this trying time that we need to look to our Heavenly Father for peace and comfort. Ms. Wornom was a wonderful lady and seemed to never meet a stranger. She was one of the most kindest ladies with her years of wisdom and her faith in God. This is the time we need to draw on that faith and ours and know that she is with our Father in Heaven and there will be no more pain or sorrow only rejoicing with the angels and loved ones passed. She will always be with you all looking down from heaven and helping guide you and keep you safe. We love you all very much. If there is anything you all need please just let us know. God Bless you all.
Kevin, Paula and Kasie Stein
Vance Neal
December 21, 2009
Sam & Bill Our prayers and thoughts are with you over the loss of your mother. I'm sure she left with you many fine memories. God Bless!!!!
Vance & Dolores
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