Hannah Maven Obituary

HAMPTON - Mrs. Hannah Lee Sarah Elizabeth Maven went into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.
She confessed Christ as a child and was a member of Riverview Baptist Church, now River of Life Christian Church. She actively served as a deaconess, member of Senior Choir and other auxiliary groups until her illness.
As a young Navy wife she received a nursing certificate while residing in California. She was primarily a homemaker and cared for many children of friends and relatives over the years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Maude and Alexander Gorman; her husband, Thomas Maven Sr.; her daughter, Peggy Fields; her six sisters and six brothers.
She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Gloria Ray, Thomas Maven Jr. (late Gleanis), Viola Hanks (late Jerry), Sylvia Lawton (Lou), John Maven (Julie), Cynthia Gibbs (Jackie), Robert and Adrian Maven; 21 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th St., NN, VA 23607. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cookebros.com. The final care of our loved one has been Entrusted to the staff of Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Nov. 14 to Nov. 16, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Hannah Maven

14 Entries

Paul & Betty Drummond Bowes

November 19, 2009

To the Maven Family,
Our thoughts and prayer are with you as you mourn the loss of your mother. May the peace of God which passeth all understanding be with you and keep you during this sad time.

Shirley Youell-Helms

November 17, 2009

Dearest Viola and Family,
My family and I extend sincere condolences to you in the loss of you mother. Being neighbors in the 60's, we will remember her gentle smile, love of family and unyielding faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Be assured that God has embrassed Mrs. Maven and she IS at home and at peace.

Shawna (Williams) Watson

November 17, 2009

To the Maven family I am truly sorry for your loss Ms Maven was truly a great woman and she will be missed I will keep you all in my prayers.

Benjamin Crawford

November 16, 2009

I am saddened at your loss. Hanna was a loving person, and saved child of GOD. Her presence was one which blessed all of ous. she will will never die in our hearts and minds but live on thou ous work's in Chrast Jesus. let ous trive to make her smile.
Benjamin Richerdson Crawford.

Patricia Slade

November 16, 2009

Dearest Cousins, Sharing this time in our lives cannot be expressed in words. Aunt Hannah was a link to my mother that kept me lifted up and she let me know in her own way our times together filled the void of her sister. We are blessed to have the spirit of the Gorman Sisters to remind us to keep our love and faith strong. Our legacy is "Onward Christian Soldiers", for "GOD IS STILL ON THE THRONE" We all love you Aunt Hannah, we know you are with your loved ones, and that gives us peace. Rest on child of GOD. Glory to God, Your nieces Patricia , Tonia, Catrina, and Alana,nephews Timothy, Peter,and Christopher.

Diane Bruce

November 16, 2009

To the Maven Family, Indeed it was pleasure and honor to have known Mrs. Maven and to have seen her before her departure. She exemplied the role of a mother (a mother to all) and woman of God's precious Holy Spirit. She demostrated his Love and was a woman full zeal and energy. Down via the years it was always a pleasure being her prescence. Always and cherish the good times. God shall strengthen your entire family.
Love Diane M. Bruce "09"

Carlyse Ford

November 16, 2009

To The Maven Family,
May God comfort you in the loss of your mother. As a child of Dunbar Gardens, I have many wonderful memories of your mom and family. She was a lovely kind and giving woman.
My sincere sympathy,

Wallace Bailey

November 16, 2009

To the Maven Family, Remember your mother as the very warm, loving and sweet lady that she was. May GOD continue to bless all of you and know and be happy that she is happy with him now.

Willie Mae Billips

November 15, 2009

Dear Maven Family,

I grew up knowing Mrs. Maven as a very loving christian woman and it gives me joy knowing that my children had a chance to experience that also and will always remember her that way. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you. God bless you all. Willie Mae Billips and family.

Catrina Robinson

November 15, 2009

Dear cousin Viola and family,

Alana and I would like to send our condolences to you and the family. Aunt Hannah leaves us with many good memories that will truly be missed. She was a great woman with a wonderful personality. Her loving spirit will continue to live within us all as a family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless our family, continue to keep us strong, and bring us closer together. Our prayers are with the family during this time of bereavement. Love always, Catrina and Alana Robinson.

Catrina Robinson

November 15, 2009

Dear cousin Viola and family, Alana and I send our deepest condolences to you and the family. Aunt Hannah will be deeply missed but all the memories of her will be cherished. Her loving spirit lives within us all. We send our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and may God give us all strength and continue to bring us closer together as a family should be. Love always, Catrina and Alana Robinson (Stafford, VA)

Abraham Maven

November 15, 2009

To The Children

My family cherish many loving memories of your mother. She alway would embrace us in a very special way during the family reunion weekends.
God was the center of her life.
May the lord strenthen you.

Sherlock Bruce

November 15, 2009

I will always remember her as a very nice and pleasant person. Her smile made you smile. Rest in peace and may God provide the family and friends the strength that they need during their time of bereavement.

Cousins Antonio & Melissa Brinkley and Family

November 15, 2009

Dear cousin Viola Hanks and the Maven family,

We were deeply saddened to hear of the demise of your beloved mother, a God-fearing woman who touched the hearts and lives of countless people throughout the Hampton Roads area and abroad! Everytime I saw her, she greeted me with a radiant smile that would fill up any room; possessed gracious hospitality and always was concerned about the welfare of others.

Please continue to hold fast to God's unchanging hands and know that her labor on earth was not in vain. Although weeping may endureth for a night, joy cometh in the morning.

Family, continue to hold fast to God's unchanging hands and the precious memories of mother dear; for she will always be with you forever!

"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting: but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate." ~(Proverbs 31:25-31)~

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