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Erethia DARDEN Obituary
Erethia was preceded in death by her husband, Booker Darden; three sisters; and seven brothers.
Erethia was educated in Newport News School System. She joined St. James United Methodist Church at an early age and remained there until her passing.
She is survived by two sisters-in-law four nieces; and eight nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, at St. James United Methodist Church, 1533 W. Queen St., Hampton, VA. Interment will follow in Pleasant Shade Cemetery. Viewing will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home, and two hours prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Arrangements are by O. H. Smith and Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Diane Davis
December 22, 2009
Ms. Joan Campbell & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your family member. May you find peace and strength in knowing that the Lord will not put on you no more than you can bear. Stay Blessed and call on us whenever you need us. God Bless You Always!
Love You,
Raymond, Diane, Tameka, and Michael, Jr. (Doozie)
Annette Gale-Walker
December 22, 2009
I'll always rememder Ms Darden as one of my Sunday School teacher when I was a yound girl. She was always so sweet. My condolences to her family and the St James church family.
Brad Carpenter
December 21, 2009
Our prayers go out to Erethia's family, particularly her neices and Joan who cared for her during her illness. Erethia will be sorely missed by all of us and we are all better people for having known such a wonderful person. My family certainly owes much to her for her many years of care and freindship.
Nancy Ransome
December 21, 2009
My condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Darden. She was a dear friend and will miss her, especially sitting in her spot on the pew at church. I will fondly remember our friendship. Nancy and Xavier Ransome
December 21, 2009
Our prayers go out to the family. Ms. Darden will truly be missed. She is in a better place free of pain with all of her family.
-- Ronda Davis and family
O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home
December 20, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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