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Louise ROUTTEN Obituary
She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Irving Guy Routten; three brothers, Garland Howell Baird of Colonial Heights, Va., Floyd Winfield Baird Sr. of Petersburg, Va., and Oscar Woodrow Baird of Falls Church, Va.; and a daughter-in-law, Lynda Sesco Routten of Hampton, Va. Mrs. Routten was the daughter of the late Hudson Howell Baird and Florence Louise Baird of Petersburg, Va.
Mrs. Routten is survived by four children, Irving Guy Routten Jr., Diane and Joe Sibert, Donna and Dean Bynum, and P.J. and Wanda Routten, all of Hampton; seven grandchildren, Ashley Guy Routten, Thomas Clay (T.C.) Routten, Drema Lynn Sibert, Christy Michelle Bynum, Joseph Lee Sibert Jr., Brian Christopher Routten, and Carrie Elizabeth Mowery; and 10 great- grandchildren and one expected in February. She is survived by an extended family of nephews and nieces.
Mrs. Routten was born on Feb. 12, 1921, in Dinwiddie County. She attended Carson High School in Prince George County and was a graduate of Madison College. While living in Poquoson, she met the love of her life (Buck). She taught school in Hampton and Poquoson, and retired from Francis Asbury Elementary School in 1985. Mrs. Routten was a member of Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church, and the Fidelis Sunday School class.
Louise will be remembered by family and friends as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a caring and compassionate person, and was very devoted to her children and grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church, 501 Beach Road, Hampton, by the Rev. Wayne C. Moore. Interment will follow in Clark Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, downtown Hampton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Clark Cemetery Fund, c/o Marylou Roaseau, 6 Riding Path, Hampton, VA 23669. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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James Wolf
July 11, 2011
My belated condolences. Mrs. Routten was my sixth grade teacher in the early seventies. She was also the mother-in-law of the son of the foster family I stayed with back then. So, it was very difficult to get away with anything in her class. I have very fond memories of Mrs. Routten. I wish that the today's school children could be blessed with teachers like her.
Al Pontarelli
April 9, 2011
Rest in peace
daughter, Diane
January 23, 2010
Mom was such an inspiration to us. She was such a kind-hearted lady. She touched so many lives over the course of her teaching career, always giving of herself to help others. I'll always cherish the many wonderful memories we had together, especially during the holidays, the many camping trips, and our trips to Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Myrtle Beach. Mom taught me some valuable lessons in life for which I am very grateful -love, respect, and to appreciate life. She was the best, and I'll miss her dearly.
Anita (Seay) Moseley
January 1, 2010
I am sorry to hear that Mrs. Routten has passed away. She was my sixth grade teacher many, many years ago. I have fond memories of her.
Joyce Ann Lawrence
December 31, 2009
Dear Routten Family,
We have dear memories of your family and growing up in Fox Hill.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love in Christ,
Janet (Porter) Holden
December 30, 2009
Mrs. Routten was my 6th grade teacher at Francis Asbury many years ago. She also taught my sister and brother. We were all together yesterday for our family's Christmas celebration and shared our fond memories of her. She was a wonderful and kind teacher and we were lucky to have been her students. We extend our condolences to her family. God bless you.
JOSEPHINE SIBERT
December 29, 2009
DIANE AND JOE, I AM SO SORRY THAT YOU HAVE LOST YOUR MOM.. I HOPE THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS TREASURE THE GOOD TIMES. SORRY I CAN'T BE THERE WITH YOU BUT YOUR ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. LOVE JOSEPHINE
Betty Brandon
December 29, 2009
To Donna and the Routten family my deepest condolences on the passing of your mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law. May your memories of her always stay in your heart, mind and spirit. She is now resting in the Savior arms. May you also find comfort in knowing that he is always there to comfort you.
You and your family will continue to be in my prayers. GOD BLESS you and your family.
Katherine Glass
December 29, 2009
I was so sorry to learn of Miss Routten's passing. She touched so many lives during her time and probably taught most of the children of Fox Hill which is a great legacy. Please accept my condolences.
December 28, 2009
I was so sorry to hear that your mom had passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Brenda Verlander Strickland
December 28, 2009
our prayers and thoughts are with the family.I'm sure Mrs.Routten will be missed.
Dina Collier Shifflet--Hampton Virginia
Jennifer Eiting
December 28, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
December 28, 2009
We are so sorry to hear Mrs. Routten has passed. We all know she is in a better place, but it is hard to see her go anyway.
She was a wonderful person, hard working, and she loved her family and friends. She was my daughters teacher at Asbury, and she was loved by all her students.
May God Bless all of her family, and our prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Nancy and George Green
Cindy Lee-Webster
December 28, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Regis Britton
December 28, 2009
I am so sorry to see Mrs. Routten has passed away. She was my daughter's teacher. You all will miss her but she has gone to a better place. She can be at peace. Love to you all
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