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Katie KEARNEY Obituary
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Fuller Kearney; three sons, David, Rickey and an unnamed son; a daughter, Donna K. Cooke; and a grandson, Jhirmaine Kearney.
She loved the Lord and enjoyed praising Him in her own special way. Prior to her death, Katie was a member of Faith Deliverance Baptist Church. She loved being around people, she loved to laugh and she loved her novelty slippers. Her laugh was so contagious where just hearing her laugh would make you laugh. She had a wonderful spirit and will be missed by many but her memory will be in the hearts of those who knew her for years to come.
She leaves to cherish her memory sons, Carl and Stanley Kearney; daughters, Evelyn Rosser, the Rev. Gloria Woods (Gregory) and Kathy Kearney; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a sister, Rena Mae Lacewell (Elijah) and a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, at Faith Deliverance Baptist Church, 6116 Roanoke Ave., Newport News, VA 23607, with the Rev. Kingwood, officiating. 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 Katie KEARNEY
Angela DuVall,Davis
October 6, 2010
To Rev Gloria Woods and family,I just found out about mother. May God continue to comfort you all.
Kaye Williams Harris
September 13, 2010
I'm sad to hear about Cousin Katie, May the LORD be with Gloria, Stanley, and all the family, at this time to heal your hearts of this loss of your mother.
Our Dad Loved Cousin Katie/ Rocky Williams
Helen Skipwith
September 13, 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.
TT {Tawania} Polk
September 11, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Evangelist Linda Williams-Woods
September 10, 2010
To Gloria and Family: Sorry to hear about Mother Kearney but GOD loves her best .My prayers are with you at this time for we all know that JOY comes in the morning . May GOD keep on blessing you all. Evangelist Linda Williams-Woods
Trudy Knight
September 9, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
ann jackson
September 9, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
September 9, 2010
Gloria, so sorry for the sudden loss of your mother. God loves us too much to hurt us. Know that your mother is in her final resting place with Jesus. My prayers are with you.
Debbie Robinson
September 9, 2010
So sorry for your loss Gloria, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Debra H
September 9, 2010
To Kathy Kearney and the Kearney family, sorry to open up the paper this morning and read about the lost of your mother. I hope feeling that she's in a better place will be bring some kind of comfort to your hearts. May God bless you and your family
Debra H.
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