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Florence HOBSON Obituary
Florence was preceded in death by her parents, David and Mary Elam; and sister, Antoinette Stallworth.
Florence leaves to celebrate her passing her husband of 63 years, Arthur William Hobson Jr.; sons, Arthur III (Eddyce), Michael (Ivon), and Stephen L. Sr.; three sisters, Doris Edwards, Inex Holley, and Montrose "Boo" Hilton; and brother, David Elam Jr.; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
A special thanks to the staff of Northampton Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center, for their devoted attention and care.
Viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th Street, Newport News, VA. A celebration of life will be held at noon Thursday , Jan. 14, 2010, at Second Baptist Church East End, 3307 Chestnut Avenue, Newport News, with the Rev. Avery Miller, officiating. Mrs. Hobson will be placed in the church by 10 a.m. Thursday. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to www.cookebros.com View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Florence HOBSON
January 28, 2010
May God's peace that passes all understanding be with you.
January 17, 2010
To the Hobson Family,
May the fond memories of your love one (Florence) sustain you through these difficult times. May God continue to bless and give you strength.
Lois B. Price, Newport News, VA
Sharon Bowman-Griffin
January 16, 2010
To my classmate, Arthur and the Hobson Family,
Please accept my sincerest sympathy in the loss of such a precious part of your life. May it ease your tears to know you shared so many years! This one act of sympathy is such a tiny part, but joined with those of others, may some comfort it impart. May your faith in God's promises your grieving souls sustain and help to mend your broken hearts until you're whole again.
Your Classmate
Daisy R Walker
January 15, 2010
"Ginks" Hobson and the entire Hobson family......this time of bereavement will alleviate with God's help and your faith. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers and God has taken your precious Mom to be with him. Keep your memories close to your heart.
Willie and Daisy R Walker
Charlotte, NC
Mac and Brenda Gibson Stewart
January 14, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Julia Copeland
January 14, 2010
To Mike and the entire Hobson family
I really understand the pain that you are experiencing right now due to the loss of your mother. I know that your faith is strong and it will get a little easier to bear with each passing day. It will comfort you to know that she is with God in heaven. I will keep you in my prayers. I am so sorry that I did not find out in time to support you today but know that I will be thinking of you and your wife and family. Take care and I pray that God will bless you.
Arnold Miller
January 14, 2010
To Bro. Mike and Sis. Ivon Hobson
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your mother, but I was made glad to know that she is with the Father in heaven. We know that she will be missed but her memories will forever live in your hearts. Our prayers are with you.
Trustee Arnold and Sis. Carolyn Miller
William "Bill" Carter
January 14, 2010
Ginks and Hobson Family,
We have such fond memories of Mrs. Hobson at Hampton University's (then Institute) bookstore. She paid special attention to us and was always so helpful. Her memory is a warm place in our hearts.
You and your family have our prayers and our deepest sympathy.
Love,
The Carter Family
Bill & Renee
Keith, LaKeshia Landrum and LaChanda Carter
Jennifer Jones
January 14, 2010
To Steve and the entire Hobson family. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of bereavement. May God continue to strengthen and Bless you.
Michel Vaughan
January 13, 2010
Steve and Ginks & Hobson family, I was so very sorry to hear about your mother. You are all in my prayers doing this difficult time. But know even during this difficult time, there is good news - your mother's in a wonderful & safe place and she is truly an angel looking over her family. God Bless.
Alvin,Harry & Carolyn Buggs
January 13, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sean and Sheila Tynes
January 13, 2010
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Lisa Jones
January 13, 2010
Steve and the Hobson Family,
Having met Mrs. Hobson and that beautiful smile - that she would share with everyone - always brightened my days. Mrs. Hobson had such a glow about her. I honestly believed she was 'touched by an Angel'. I remember how humble she was to anyone who approached her. That beautiful smile will live on in her sons; Steve, Michael and Arthur. And i pray that their devotion and faithfulness brings them comfort. And please do not despair because GOD has promised to always be with us. Feel free to contact me [email protected]
A LIFETIME FRIEND,
January 13, 2010
This message is from the Cobb family, please, take care of each other, and may God continue to bless you. Sincerely, Sylvia, Irving, Robert III, and Sandra Cobb.
Sandy Wilkins Monroe
January 13, 2010
Steve and Mike my prayers are with you and your family. I can remember your mom's warm smile everytime I went into the bookstore. And the great meals she cooked for us. May God help your family to remember the good times and ease your pain during this time.
God Bless
Pierre, Gwen, Donovan, & Dion Dacons
January 13, 2010
Ginks and the Hobson Family, we are truly sorry for your loss. No words can take away the sorrow but remember that we care. The memories will last, carry you and make you feel like your loved one is never gone. Trust God, he will sustain you.
Cynthia Yuille
January 13, 2010
May the memories of your loved one ease the pain, quiet your hearts and wipe away every tear. My thoughts and prayers are with you for God’s comfort and peace.
January 13, 2010
Arthur,
My prayers and condolences go out to you and your family.
Randall Willie
January 13, 2010
To Mike, Ivon and the Hobson Family,
On behalf of myself and the Morning Star Baptist Church Family, I extend our heartfelt sympathy during your hour of bereavement. Continue to keep your hand in God's Hands, trusting in the Lord and He will direct your paths. God Bless you and your Family
Pastor Wilbur R. Jones
January 13, 2010
We, the Dinkins Family express our sincere sorrow to you and your family on the loss of your mother. We know that God makes no mistakes and she is in a better place sharing in God's Glory. Our prayers are with you.
Repectfully,
Deacon & Sis. Dinkins
Andrew/Wendy Ladd
January 13, 2010
Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family for the rich life of Mrs. Hobson. May God continue to console and keep you in his loving arms throughout this time and beyond.
Deacon Andrew and Wendy Ladd, Charlotte
Stephen C. Smith
January 13, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Hobson family! I remember all the times we played pool in the family room and Mr. and Mrs. Hobson always treated us like their own sons! I will always have happy memories of your Mom Hop!
Claude Mack
January 13, 2010
Bro. and Sis. Hobson,
Stella and I wanted to convey our deepest condolences due to the passing of your mother. Our prayers are with you now and as you go forward with the wonderful memories that will last forever. God's peace be with you and your family.
Claude and Stella Mack
January 13, 2010
To Steve and the Hobson Family,
May God strengthen each and every member of your family at this difficult time. Remember that your mother is not gone forever--she has merely slipped away into the next room. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gale Jordan
S Randall
January 13, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. I worked with Mrs. Hobson at Northampton Convalescent Center for several years. She was a great person with a huge heart Even though she was not always able to verbally express herself and perform some of the activities she did previously, she was a VERY DETERMINED lady. She was one of my favorite patients and I will greatly miss her! May our memories of Mrs. Hobson forever live in our heads and hearts....
January 13, 2010
Mr. Hobson & Faimly, My paryers & thoughts are with you & family. May God blessing be with you'll at this time of sorrow.
Linda Bachiller Walters C&O.
LTanya McMillan-Brown
January 13, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire the Hobson family and particularly with Mr. & Mrs. Arthur & Eddyce Hobson and grandaughter Mrs. Sahnia Hobson Oates. May you be comforted by knowing that your mother & grandmother is resting in eternal peace with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Linda Banks Clifton
January 13, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
January 13, 2010
Dear Hobson family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Steve I hope to see you in the near future. God bless you and your wonderful memories. Debbie Burgess Colonial Heights, Va.
Roger Wooden
January 13, 2010
Arthur your Mom has left this desolated land.
She’s at a better place; now in God’s hands.
Within John 11:25–26 her life now expands.
In God and these words realities truly stand.
In these times life may seem that it’s unfair…
It’s inevitable that these times we all will bear.
Now with God a wonderful mother you share.
It’s a time for celebration; not one of despair.
1 Corinthians 2:9 is the life your Mom is within.
Ginks I know my words flow easier on my end.
Condolences are truly with you Brother/ Friend.
It’s my deepest sympathies to the family I send.
Your Mom raised yall as real men as in her plan.
Your Father supported her within his demands.
In 63 years of marriage they were bless to stand.
On Jan. 9, 2010 for her God reach out His hand.
I’m closing and in the background I will remain.
Your Mother is an angle that heaven has gained.
Brother’s surrounding a Father yall will sustain.
I hope my expressions helped ease some pain.
Sincerely Written By: Roger Wooden Jr.
Deacon Wallace & Dee Means
January 12, 2010
Brother & Sister Hobson (Auther III & Eddyce)
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. Please know that we are keeping you and your entire family in our thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl & Louis Mosley
January 12, 2010
Steve,
The Lord bless you and keep you and your family in his constant care. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Samuel Lane
January 12, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ron and Rose Johnson
January 12, 2010
Steve, Mike, and the Hobson Family...Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God provide your family the strength the get through this trying time. You may not have your mother any longer but you will always have the fond memories.
Phyliss Caldwell
January 12, 2010
Bro. & Sis. Hobson, The many miles between Charlotte and Hampton could never diminish the power of my thoughts and prayers that abide with you and your family during this time. May God continue to keep you in perfect peace and loving comfort.
Phyliss
Rosalee Burnett
January 12, 2010
May God comfort you at this time. Our thoughts an prayers are with you. (Rosalee, and Greg. Burnett)
Tony Ricks
January 12, 2010
Miss Flo always made me feel welcomed at "27." If I was hungry I ate plenty and if I was thirsty I drank the best. There was always a warmth and gentleness that came from Mrs. Hobson. She always had that cool smile and I loved to hear her say," ... that cat," when she'd be talking about Uncle Hop. You know... you'd go around the Hobson's and you'd get plenty to eat and drink and there'd be tons of fun and laughter and there would always be words of wisdom shared that made your life make more sense... and then there was Miss Flo. She was the love at 27. Rest in peace Miss Flo. I will miss you.
Jan Burgess
January 12, 2010
Stephen and all the Hobson Family -- May the love of those around you, help you through the days ahead.
January 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May the grace of God give you peace and comfort.
Sharon and Norris Henry
January 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sherlock Bruce
January 12, 2010
May God provide the family and friends the strength that they need during their time of bereavement.
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