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Lisa PETERSEN Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Lisa Petersen (Thorunn Petersen Sigurhannesdottir) died peacefully Monday, June, 7, 2010.
She was a native of Iceland and lived on the Peninsula for 40 years. Lisa was a member of Saint Marks Church in Yorktown. She was employed with Avon Fashions for 20 years, loved to dance, going to the beach and especially enjoyed shopping.
Survivors include two daughters, Linda Frizzell of Hillsville and Nancy Barber (Greg Cummins) of Yorktown; two sons, Robert Henderson (David Jupe) of New York, N.Y., and Randy Taylor (Beth) of Richmond; two sisters, Ruth Petersen and Sigrun Eliseusdottir; 12 grandchildren, Mel Frizzell, Kris Faulk, April Smith, David Jones, Alex Taylor, Mary Taylor, Sarah Taylor, Joshua Taylor, Angelica Taylor, Jacob Taylor, Grace Taylor and Victoria Taylor; eight great-grandchildren, Cady Smith, Kerrigan Jones, Hailey Faulk, Kyle Jones, Kimberli Smith, Hannah Faulk, Hilary Faulk and Hunter Faulk.
All services will be private. Burial will be at a later date in Iceland.
Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com. Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Press from Jun. 10 to Jun. 11, 2010.

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Nancy Barber

June 16, 2010

Momma I love you...and I miss so very much...You were my best friend...I will miss seeing you each day ... there is a emptiness that wont go away... I know you loved us all... and I wish you were here with us...

linda frizzell

June 15, 2010

I love you Mama...I miss you so much..I know you loved us very much also...I know you are resting in peace now...But I still want you here with us..

Nena Espinosa

June 15, 2010

Bishop May The Lord feel your heart with peace and many blessings and knowledge of your mom in the arms of Jesus Christ! Your mom is more than blessed now, she's enjoying the awesome presence of our Lord and Savior JesusChrist and our Heavenly Father!

Randy Taylor

June 15, 2010

My Mother and she iS now with Jesus and I wish she was here! I will Love you and miss you so much! Momma I want everyone to know you were the best and a wonderful and precious Mother! God Bless You Momma! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! YOU ARE GREATLY MISSED!

Robin Dimaio

June 11, 2010

My prayers surround you all, she is with Jesus, and in the presence of God the father..

Maggie Twine, NN Health Dept

June 11, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

patricia tanner

June 10, 2010

LISA," my best friend", will be sadly missed so very much. The memories we share is for a life-time. I thank this beautiful family for being so supportive, during this time of sorrow.

Pat Tanner & Family

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