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Martha FAUNTLEROY Obituary
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeremiah and Minnie Banks; her husband, the late Robert Fauntleroy Jr.; sisters, Jessie Reynolds, Mary and Gracie Banks, Lillian Crews and Virginia McClenney; brothers, Edward and Thomas Banks; and a son-in-law, James Watts.
She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Geneva Alston (David) and Delores Russell (Rufus) of Newport News and Ellen Watts and Odessa Pender of Hampton; goddaughter, Deloris Spady (Carey) of Eastern Shore; 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at New Life Church, 1525 Power Plant Parkway, Hampton, Va. Interment will follow in Hampton National Cemetery, (University Section).
The family will assemble and receive friends at 141 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, Va.
They would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of James River Convalescent Center, and Sentara Careplex Hospital. Condolences may be sent to www.cookebros.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Carol and Steve Washington
December 28, 2009
We extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of someone so dear. We hope that your loving memories embrace you and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Wilson Family
December 27, 2009
God Bless your family in the loss of your loved one.
Adriel Newby-Robinson
December 26, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lawrence & Carolyn Lewis
December 26, 2009
Delores,
May the peace of God comfort you at this difficult time. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Angelo Alston
December 26, 2009
Grand mom. your days on earth where blessed and full of joys and people that loved you. Those that new you will keep you with in there hearts untell you meet again in Heaven where you are now, beside God learning the wonders of the spirit with out the human form and seeing God for what he is a just God. With Love you shared to many and with Love you will always be remembered
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