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Flora ELEY-LOCUST Obituary
She was a native of Nansemond County, Va., and the daughter of Leola Eley and the late John Eley Sr.
She attended John F. Kennedy High School and graduated from Forest Glenn High School. She received a B.S. degree from Norfolk State University in Nursing. She was a member of Antioch United Church of Christ. She was formerly employed with Sentara Careplex in Hampton.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Leola Eley of Hampton; two sons, Daryl F. Locust and De'rek D. Locust (Michele) both of Hampton; one sister, Regina Eley-Tynes (James) of Hampton; two brothers, John Eley Jr. of Newport News and Michael Eley (Carrie) of California; two grandchildren, Andretti Locust and Aidan Locust; sisters-in-law, Jutta Eley of California, Angela Daniel of Portsmouth; three aunts, Julia Bradley and Annie Mae Eley both of Suffolk and Flora Eley of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a special pet, Margret; a host of other relatives and friends.
A funeral will be held 1 p.m. Friday, June 18, 2010, at Antioch United Church of Christ officiated by the Rev. Jarvis Jones. Entombment will be in Carver Memorial Cemetery. The family will greet friends from noon to 1 p.m. at the church on Friday. The family will leave the residence at 11 a.m. Friday for the procession to the church.
Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.crockerfuneralhome.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Hazel Dudley
October 12, 2010
My dearest Sister Flora,
I've missed Jun 13, 2010 in knowing that you have left me here on earth to remember the good times we shared and moments we cried. My Sister, you came into my life for a short time and we helped each other to reach the top of the mountain. My Sister, I still believe we can beat this terrible Cancer its ugly head has not, will not beat us on June 13, 2010 nor anyother day. You have been called home to rest and help prepare a table for those that will walk on those shinny roads of glory; to meet our Father Jesus Christ! We won't have to wear scarves on our heads..our hair will reach the floor..our aches will be no more..and our hearts will beat of Joy. Not a day went by without calling your name and thinking of you getting through it all..and you did..I am so proud of you, your faith and strength...You fought a long and hard battle, but You defeated..that Monster and kept God in your sight. I love you my Sister on Earth and in Heaven...I will always treasure our friendship..God Bless You Forever. Friends forever!
Jeanette
July 17, 2010
I'm so, so sorry...I love you, Regina.
Donnell L. Lassiter
June 22, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Cynthia Chadwick Brown
June 21, 2010
To Aunt Leola, Mother Julia, and "Sis" Regina...I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. You are all in my prayers, and I pray that God will comfort you through this very difficult time.
Andrea Bizzle
June 18, 2010
May God Bless you. I am so sorry to here of Flora's passing, we woeked @ Sentara Hospital together. Flora was a good nurse and she had such a wonderfully independent spirit. I will never forget her smile. One other thing I am very sure of is that Flora loved her family.
Ella Crosby
June 17, 2010
Sorry to hear the passing of your love one. May the Lord bless & keep your family in his loving care.
Ella Crosby
JOYCE HOLMES
June 17, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
June 17, 2010
SORRY TO HERE OF FLORA PASSING SHE IS WITH THE LORD NOW .AND HE DOESNT MAKE MISTAKES .TO THE FAMILY BE STRONG.GOD BLESS YOU.
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