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Leona WILLIS Obituary
Born Jan. 11, 1923 in Radford, Va., Newport News had been her home since 1953. Leona was a member of Newmarket Baptist Church and enjoyed helping others. Family and friends will miss her.
Mrs. Willis was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Willis and other beloved family members.
She is survived by two daughters, Twyla Gregory of New Market, and Velena Lowery of Newport News; two granddaughters, Yolanda Bass of Hampton, and Amanda Pinard of West Point. She was great-grandmother to five great-grandsons, Joseph, Gabriel, Aaron, Michael, and Noah. She is also survived by her sister, Phala Sivacek of Hampton; and two nieces, Amy Doud of Italy, and Sheri Sivacek of Hampton.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Steve & Beverly Belvin
December 11, 2009
Dear Velena & family,
We are sorry for the loss of your mother. May God be with you and guide you. We love you so much and you all will always hold a special place in our hearts. Take care. Love, Steve, Bev, Stevie, Candace, Faith Belvin & Kitty Epps
marie ashley
December 8, 2009
Velena I am so sorry to hear about your mother May God bless each one of you.
God Bless
Marie ashley
Mike & Judy Sivacek
December 8, 2009
Velena and Twyla, sorry to hear of the pasing of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time. God will provide you the strength, peace, and comfort needed during this time of grief and sorrow.
Marilynn Hunt
December 8, 2009
Velena and Twyla, so very sorry to here of your mom's passing. Love, Marilynn
December 7, 2009
We are sorry for your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Richard and Sylvia
December 7, 2009
Twyla, and family, I am so sorry to heard about your mom, she was a delightful lady. Love Elsie @ State Farm Insurance
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