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Merle SCHRUM Obituary
Arlene was born in Lynchburg, Va., on Nov. 7, 1921, and was a Hampton resident for 70 years.
Mrs. Schrum is survived by her husband of 66 years, Charles Thomas Schrum; daughter, Susan Norris and husband, Fred of Yorktown; son, the Rev. T. Kevin Schrum and wife, Vicki of Yorktown; grandson, David Norris of Newport News; granddaughters, Jennifer Erin-Ann Proffitt and husband, Roger of Hampton, Suzanne Michelle Nester and husband, Steven of Hampton, and Amber Lynn Schrum of Poquoson; and three great-grandchildren, Guinevere Norris of Ohio, Roger Proffitt Jr. and Leila Ann Nester, both of Hampton. She is also survived by her sister, Mildred Whitehurst of Richmond, Va.
Mrs. Schrum attended E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg and graduated from Warwick High School in Newport News. She was a lifelong member of West Hampton Baptist Church in Hampton, Va. She previously was active in Vacation Bible schools, the Women's Missionary Union and assisted in the Wednesday Night Suppers at church. In the early 1960's she was employed in the lunchroom facility of the former Bethel Elementary School (now Forrest) in Hampton.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Building Fund at West Hampton Baptist Church, 631 Aberdeen Rd. Hampton, VA 23661.
Friends and well wishers will be received by the family from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A Celebration of Arlene's Life will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at 10 a.m. at West Hampton Baptist Church in Hampton, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Danny Owens. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Rosalind (Cooley) Cooper
January 12, 2010
I remember Mrs. Schrum when I would go down to see Susan and when the Schrums would pass our house going off of Winchester. She was a really nice lady and I know she is with our Lord. To Susan, Fred and David we send our love and prayers. I have just found out about Mrs. Schrums graduation from this earth to her heavenly home. Our prayers are with Mr. Schrum and Kevin and his family. Terry and Rosalind (Cooley) Cooper. McKinney Texas
Frankie & Carolyn Buie
January 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with Arlene`s family. We were in Sunday School Class with her before we moved and it was certainly a pleasure to have known her and spend time with her.
Carla Franklin
January 4, 2010
Charlie, Kevin, and Susan,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time. I was out of town when I heard of Arlene's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
December 28, 2009
Kevin,Vicki and Family,
So sorry to read of your Mom's passing.You are in our thoughts and prayers. We can recall their many visits to Schooner Drive when you lived there. She was always so pleasant to be around.
Minnie and Bobby Wilson
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Barbara Lassley
December 28, 2009
Pastor, Vicki and family. My heart and prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss. You have often spoken how your parents were devoted Christians and you were raised in a Christian home. I hope you can find some comfort in that your mom is now in eternity with our Lord. I'm sure there are so many great memories to help comfort as well.
Tabby Sellers
December 28, 2009
I will pray for the family & hope that you all get through this hard time, and even though this seems very sad, remember the good that comes out of it. God Bless!
Clyde A. Murphy
December 27, 2009
To the Schrum Family,
My parents spent 50 years on Winchester Drive(147) and I remember most of the families there growing up.
Please accept my condolences.
While we were planning presents, she was visiting with THE present. While we sang "Hark the Herald Angels", she was visiting "the Newborn King".
Regards,
Romans 8:18
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