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Lillian Sissom Obituary
Marie was a native of St. Louis, Mo., and was a Peninsula resident since 1978. She was an active volunteer with Relay For Life, and enjoyed singing Karaoke at RJ's Restaurant in Newport News. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister.
Marie was preceded in death by her son, Bruce W. Englert.
She is survived by three daughters, Dawn Rensing and her husband, John of Addieville, Ill., Michelle Taylor and her husband, Ricky of Gloucester, Va., Jennifer Hewitt of Newport News; Mary Lou Hadly of East Dublin, Ga., and Julie Gregory of Clovis, Calif.; a son, John Gregory (Michelle) of O'Fallon, Ill.; two brothers, John Sissom and his wife, Sandy of O'Fallon, Ill., Danny Heeter of Dunnellon, Fla.; and two sisters, Deb Gallagher of St. Joseph, Mich., and Jackie Gorman of Dunnellon, Fla. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Barbara Hauber (Scott) Theresa Taylor, John Rensing Jr. (Natalie) Jason Rensing, Kayla Rensing (Tony) Christopher Hewitt, Donnell Hewitt and Lara Jen Hewitt; and seven great-grandchildren, Draven, Lyric, Helena, Nicolas, Elizabeth, Anna and Brooke.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in the chapel of Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. The family will receive friends following the service.
Memorial donations may be made to 4317 Lockmorr Lane, Gloucester, VA 23061. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Lily
November 19, 2009
I can hear you and my mama singing in heaven now! " Ms. Marie" you will be missed
November 14, 2009
We're gonna miss you Grammy, I only wish you had gotten the chance to meet Helena. You'll be forever in our memories and hearts...sleep well. - Lil John
November 13, 2009
We had just a few years dear sister but packed them with a lot of love and memories. You have two of the most caring daughters I have had the honor to call my nieces. Some day we will be back together to sing the songs of our favorite, Patsy. Thank you for being my sister.
Love, Deborah Kay, East Jordan, Michigan
November 13, 2009
Marie,
You will be greatly missed by many people, I know that you have a special place always in my heart. I will miss your smile, encouraging words and songs. Heaven has recieved a special angel,and I know that you will be looking out for all your loved ones. Rest in Peace Marie, RJ's is not the same without you. Miss and Love ya!
Maggie
November 13, 2009
I knew Marie for about 30 years, we use to go to country bars together and boy did she love to sing especially PATSIE CLINE songs she had such a great gift to be able to sing the way she did. Iwill miss her so much. We will miss her at RELAY FOR LIFE also. RJ'S has lost a good friend and a great singer. SWEET DREAMS MARIE I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU DOT
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