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Elnora Speller Obituary
Elnora was a graduate of Morrison School, Class of 1948, in Warwick County, Va. She continued her education and graduated from the Jessie Ratley School of Business. Later, she again returned to school, enrolling in the Virginia State Beautician College and became a licensed Beautician.
Elnora owned and operated, Ebony and Ivory Hair Graphic, until her retirement. Early in her career, Elnora drove school buses, for the Newport News Public Schools, and later worked for the Transportation Department, of Hampton University.
She was a caring, warm, fun-loving person with an exceptionally rare zest for life. She loved her family dearly. Her warm smile and encouraging words will always be with us.
Present to cherish her legacy are husband, Milton Speller; sons, Richard Le'Von Scott of South Mill, N.C., and Michael Tyrone Scott of Newport News, Va.; brother, Herbert Cooke (Irene) of Newport News; grandson, Matthew Patterson of Hampton, Va.; godson, Stacey Person of Hampton; brothers-in-law, Benjamin Speller, Leon Speller (Geraldine), Charlie Person Jr. (Gwendolyn), Nathaniel Speller (Mamie), and Eugene Scott, of Newport News, William Mooring (Claudia) of Hampton, and Thurman Dancy (Genva) of Union, N.J.; sisters-in-law, Vertia Whitaker, and Lucille Speller, of Newport News; special nieces, Vermont Moore, Crissi Wall, Jacqueline Person, and Beverly Person, of Newport News; a special nephew, Larry Cooke; special friend, LaShaun Clark; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Elnora's Celebration of Life will be held at noon Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at Macedonia Baptist Church, 5500 Marshall Avenue, Newport News, VA 23605, with the family receiving friends, at the Speller home. Burial to follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The Speller family is receiving services of comfort at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. (757) 728-0122 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elnora Speller
Pat Mitchell( Old Boys Club in Hampton)
November 9, 2009
Levon,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring Mike and you comfort.
Pauline Maxwell-Jones
October 31, 2009
To the Family of Eleanor D. Speller:
I was deeply saddened to hear of Eleanor's passing. I have such beautiful memories of her. I'm sorry I was unable to be with you during this difficult time but I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless and keep you always.
Fondly
Tracie Jones-Lassiter
October 30, 2009
LeVon and Michael:
I am very sorry to hear of your loss may God strengthen you in the coming days and grant you peace during this time. I just found out about your mom's passing she was a beautiful lady. I will always remember her beautiful smile and presence.
Peace & Blessings,
Renee Walker
October 28, 2009
A kind lady who was always willing to help those in need. My prayers are with the family.
Louis and Louise Beveridge
October 28, 2009
Louis and Louise Beveridge
We were sorry to hear of Elnora's passing.it had been some time since we had seen her as,we have both been ill.Sorry that we could not be with you at this time.you have our prayers and thoughts at this time.Elnora loved life and we are sure that she is resting and that she wants your happiness.May God be with you always Louis and Louise Beveridge
October 28, 2009
A kind lady who was always willing to help those in need. My prayers are with the family. Renee Walker (Wareneck,VA)
Rae Dixon (Brenda "Cooke" Dixon's Daughter)
October 28, 2009
LaVon & Michael - It's been a while since I've seen either of you. I'm just hearing of Aunt Elnora's passing TODAY - I was out of the country. Please call me when time permits.
I love you both!!
Rae Dixon
Brenda "Cooke" Dixon's daughter
240-351-1587
October 28, 2009
October 28,2009
Milton & Family
So sorry to hear about the passing of your love one.
--Leola Gray, Hampton,Va
barbara douglas
October 27, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Alfred Rose
October 26, 2009
In darkness as in light,
Hidden alike from view,
Forever with the Lord!
Father, if 'tis thy will,
The promise of that faithful word
Even here to me fulfil.
LASUAN CLARK
October 26, 2009
A Better Place
She’s in a better place right now
Than she’s ever been before;
All pain is gone; she’s now at rest;
Nothing troubles her anymore.
It’s we who feel the burden of
Our sadness and our grief;.
We have to cry, to mourn our loss,
Before we get relief.
We know we’ll reconnect with her
At the end of each life’s road;
We’ll see her cherished face again
When we release our earthly load.
October 26, 2009
May you find peace and comfort in knowing that she is now free from all the troubles and sickness of this world, resting in the arms of God.
Ms. Speller enjoyed worship services when she was able to come to church. May her spirit LIVE forever within your hearts.
Valerie Martin
Macedonia Baptist Church
Sandra Richardson-Kanan
October 26, 2009
LeVon,
I was so sorry to hear of your recent loss. Your mother was a very warm & loving person who will be greatly missed by a lot of people. I will never forget how sweet and loving she was to me. May you and your family take comfort in knowing that she is in a better place and that God knows best.
My sincere condolences are with you and your family at your time of bereavement. May God bless and keep you all, my payers are with you.
October 26, 2009
While we can't see what's on death's other side, we know that our Father will richly provide all that He promised to those who believe, and His kingdome is wiating for us to receive...
Aunt Monk is receiving what God has promised her. We will miss her on this side but she is victorious on the otherside.
The Bell Family,
Calvin, Rhonda, Ayleah and Archie
October 26, 2009
Barbara Douglas
Rae and I shared a wonderful birthday together.goodbye my friend.
October 26, 2009
My praysers are with you in your time of grief.
Sharon O'Keefe
October 26, 2009
Le'Von and family...
I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. She was such a special and kind lady and I know that you will miss her greatly...I wanted you to know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers always.
October 26, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Terry Thomas
October 25, 2009
Mrs. Elnora will be missed, I will miss her smile and loving hugs she would give when you greeted her. To her family, my prayers and condolence are with you. Remember all the good times you shared with her, and all the good times she will share with her father in heaven.The Thomas family of Macedonia Baptist Church.
Terry Thomas
October 25, 2009
Mrs. Enora will be missed, I will miss her smile and loving hugs she would give when you greeted her. To her family, my prayers and condolence are with you. Remember all the good times you shared with her, and all the good times she will share with her father in heaven.The Thomas family of Macedonia Baptist Church.
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