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Louise MADISON Obituary
She departed this life on Jan. 8, 2010.
She was educated in the Gloucester County Training School. Mrs. Madison loved to sing and shared her talent by singing at school and at church when she resided in Philadelphia, Pa., and Brooklyn, N.Y. In 1954 she married Charles Madison and the couple later moved to Newport News, Va. She joined Union Prospect Baptist Church, Gloucester, Va. She loved her church family and cherished working in various church activities.
She leaves to cherish her memory, a daughter, Virginia Rumble; grandson, Keith Rumble; a devoted niece, Dr. Leola Madison Travis; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A funeral service will be held noon Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at The First United Baptist Church, 6188 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester, Va. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and two hours prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Arrangements are by O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Louise MADISON
Darlene Washington
January 23, 2010
To John Montague, Clara Moore, and family.....Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of bereavement. Aunt Louise was a dear lady and will be dearly missed. May the memories you have shared with her be forever in your hearts and minds.
January 23, 2010
To John Montague, Clara Moore, and family.....Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of bereavement. Aunt Louise was a special lady and will be dearly missed.
clyde gunn
January 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 15, 2010
Virginia and Keith I will always remember aunt Louise and her kindness to me and Blanche when we visited her. I remember the arm we could not see preparing those great and wonderful meals only she could prepare. I remember her smile. May God grant her a gentle passage into Heaven. Forever yours, Rayevelyn Meekins-Pierre,Decatur, Georgia
Sandra Harewood Frederic
January 15, 2010
Dear Virginia,
Please accept our deepest condolences. Cousin Louise was such a very special Lady who made you feel welcomed in her midst. You just have to love her.
May God bless her soul.
Love,
Sandra, Alix and Kevin
Valerie Waith
January 14, 2010
I am so very sorry to hear about her passing. My sincere condolences go out to the family.
Cheryl Lewis
January 14, 2010
Virginia and Keith, As special as Cousin Louise was to you, she was special to all. I don't know how she did it, but she always made me feel like I was the one she cared about most. I'm sure everyone who knew her felt the same way. She has moved on to everlasting life and now dwells amongst family and friends, angels and saints, and the One Most Heavenly. I will miss her dearly. I will keep you both in my prayers.
January 14, 2010
Virginia, so sorry to hear of your loss. We pray that you will find strength to go through this season in God's loving arms. May His peace from the Holy Spirit envelop you and keep you, in Jesus' name. We love you and will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Joseph & Regina Wilson, Newport News
Rev. P. D. & Loretta Wells
January 14, 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.
Russell & Wanda Savedge
January 14, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home
January 14, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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