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Helen BATTEN Obituary
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Batten Sr.; her parents, Elder William and Rose Howell; four sisters; one brother; and a son.
She is survived by one daughter, Cecilia Batten; one brother, William Howell; a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at United House of Prayer For All People, 1811 Ivy Ave., Newport News. Viewing will be two hours prior to the service. Interment will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2010, in Pleasant Shade Cemetery. Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home, Sabrina Hardy-Newby, Funeral Directress, 757-357-4742 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen BATTEN
July 23, 2010
Hello,
I worked with Barbara Howell for years and knew Mrs. Helen Batten well. I was so sorry to hear of her death. I was away at the time of her death and was not able to attend the funeral.
The family have my sympathy.
Joyce B. Ponton
Denise, Evelyn and Benjamin C Batten
July 21, 2010
Sorry to hear of Aunt Helen's death. Our condolences to you and the Batten Family. God knows best. May he continue to bless you and we will keep you in our prayers.
Valerie Batten Banks
July 20, 2010
Cecelia, we just want to give you our condolences on the loss of Aunt Helen. I am sure she is looking down on us. She has now joined Uncle Ben and her son, as well as our parents, Charles and Helen E. Batten. May God continue to bless you and your family even more than you alredy are. God loves you and we do, too. Charles, Valerie, and Lilton Batten
ramon batten
July 20, 2010
my name is ramon batten . my father was william batten. i just wont to give my condolence to the batten family. my father was born over there. just wanted to share that.
Beverly Banks
July 20, 2010
The staff of Hope in Home Care offer their condolences. Mrs. Batten will be missed. The nurse, Beverly, enjoyed visiting Mrs. Batten as she was always a joy.
Hope in Home Care
Cynthia Watson
July 19, 2010
I was sorry to hear of Aunt Helen's Death. She was a great woman. God will take care of her. Maybe she will see Uncle Ben and Ben Jr. now. Love Cynthia Watson
Kenneth Jarman
July 18, 2010
I was very surprised to hear of aunt Helen's death. I had just seen her a few days ago and told her how great she looked. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by all of us. We thank God for her long life and caring disposition.We ask God to bless the family and may we celebrate joyfully such a wonderful life. Love and Peace, Ken Jarman
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