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Charlene WARDRICK Obituary
She was a graduate of Peninsula Catholic High School and was employed with Virginia Transfer Storage Company for many years.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Thelma P. Brown; and father figure, John W. Young Sr.
She is survived by her children, Charmaine Little (James) of Colorado Springs, Colo., Charlotte Smith and Fredrick Wardrick, both of Newport News, Va.; three grandchildren, Niti and Morgan Little of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Jaden Smith of Newport News, Va.; she also leaves to cherish her memories, seven siblings, Cornell Brown (Joette) of Windsor, Conn., Nikki Stokes of Suffolk, Va., Elmore Brown (Paula) of Charlotte, N.C., Min. James Brown, Lena Brown, Marlene Stephens and Margo Brown, all of Newport News, Va.; along with a host of nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
A funeral service will be held noon, Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1113 Martin Luther King Highway (25th Street), Newport News, Va., with Pastor Brenda Gooch officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Viewing will be from 1 to 7p.m. Friday at the funeral home and two hours prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Arrangements are by O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charlene WARDRICK
Michael O'Garro Sr.
May 15, 2010
To the Brown/Wardrick Family,
May the love of friends and family carry you all through your grief. I was so deflated to hear of the loss of a life time friend of mine. I’m deeply sorry for my tardiness in expressing my sympathy to the Brown, and Wardrick families. Still my thoughts along with those of many are still with you during your time of sorrow. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. You, the Brown/Wardrick Family are and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Remembering "Madison & Hampton Ave.600 Block"
Val Deans
April 23, 2010
Margo and Family, God created everything for a season; a time to weep, and a time to laugh. As you all remember Charlene, remember her smile because she is smiling and rejoicing now in the presence of the Lord. And as you think of her smiling, you all smile. When the tears fall, let them fall because with each tear, God lets you know "You Are Not Alone; He's Right There With You".
Bernadette Harris Gayden
April 23, 2010
To the Family of Charlene Wardrick
My prayers are with you during this time of sorrow and the Celebration of Charlene's Homegoing. Ms. Charlene was a person with a humble smile and never complained. Fred, remember all that your mother instilled in you. Keep and consult with God in all that you do. My deepest sympathy.
Ebony Canady
April 23, 2010
Charmaine, Charlotte, and Frederick, I want you all to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mother was a kind, wonderful,thoughtful person whom I loved very much! She will be missed dearly.
Johnsie Boyd & Family
April 23, 2010
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Susie Ausberry/Burgess
April 22, 2010
To the family of Ms.Charlene, I would like to offer our deepest sympathy and prayer's to you at this difficult time. We will all miss her she was a lovely person and I'm glad that I had the chance of knowing her and spending time with her.I just want to say thank you for sharing her with me and my family.We all loved her very much.
Carol Shaw
April 22, 2010
Charmaine, Frederick, and family... My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you in this most trying time. PLEASE know that God will strengthen you when you experience your weakest moments.... I will continually pray for your ability to endure. I pray that you find peace in knowing Charlene is now resting in God's eternal peace from this time forward. She was loved and will be missed by many...
Carol Shaw
Rev. Alexander Tejada
April 22, 2010
Dear Ms. Margo & Family
I will like to express to you my sincere sadness and sympathies at this difficult time.
Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences at this most difficult of moment and please pass these feelings onto your family.
I know that she will be greatly missed,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless You.
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.There's great rejoicing 'round His throne,When one comes in whose sins He's atoned,It's the sweetest welcome ever known."
Sincere Sympathy
Rev. & Mrs. Alexander Tejada.
April 22, 2010
We wish to offer our deepest sympathy to the family during this trying time.
Virginia Transfer & Storage Co.
O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home
April 22, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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