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Odessa PENDER Obituary
She was born in Newport News. After being dedicated as a Certified Nurse Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist, she retired from Newport News Public Schools after several years as a Bus Aide.
She leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters, Theola Jones, Pamela (Rudolph) Jones, and Arlene Brown; one son, Curtis Pender; three sisters, Geneva (David) Alston, Delores (Rufus) Russell, Ellen Watts; and godsister, Deloris (Carey) Spady; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 9, 2010, at Full Gospel Kingdom Church, 3114 Washington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607. A viewing will be from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 8, at Cooke Brothers Funeral Home. The family will assemble and receive friends at 3303 Driftwood Dr., Hampton, Va. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Odessa PENDER
April 13, 2010
Our condolences to the Pender Family. A memory so bright will never extinguish, it will burn brighter in our hearts. Love Always Jimi & Charlene
ellen watts
April 12, 2010
ireally love my sister but i know she is in abetter place i will always remember the good times in our life as we mature as ladies. but god knows best
Shirley Howerton-Barrow
April 12, 2010
To the Pender and Fauntleroy Families
Odessa and I were classmates graduating in the George Washington Carver High School Class of 1960. She was a part of our last class reunion and I was praying that she would be here to celebrate our "50th" Reunion next month. But, God in his infinite wisdom had better plans for her. Odessa was a wonderful, friendly and quiet person. She will be sadly missed.
May God continue to bless you at this time.
Niecee (Hamiel) Weathers
April 12, 2010
Theola, Pam, & Niecee: I remember you three from the old days. Its been a long while since I last saw your mother. I am sorry to hear that Ms. Odessa has passed. God keep you all during this time of trial.
Luverta Hamiel
April 11, 2010
We wish to express our deepest condolences for the loss of your mother.You are in our thoughts and prayers during your time of bereavement.
Luverta Hamiel and Family
Luverta Hamiel
April 11, 2010
We wish to express our deepest condolences for the loss of your mother.Our prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of bereavement.
Brenda McClain
April 10, 2010
TO THE FAMILY OF MS. ODESSA PENDER,
I am so sorry that it took sickness to bring our families together, Ms. G. Hatchett. We checked on each others mother, directly across the hall at Riverside Conv/Rehab. You all have that bond that can not be broken even in death. Arlean, Harold just couldn't see my mother without seeing your mother also.
"IT'S NOTHING LIKE A MOTHERS LOVE AND HER PHSICAL BODY LEAVING". God will not put know more on us than we can bear. Family be strong;” WEEPING ONLY ENDURES FOR A NIGHT, BUT THAT GREAT JOY COMES IN THE MORNING". Alton continue to support your mother, Arlean, with that bond you two have for one another.
Be blessed with God's Peace!
Harold, Brenda, Gay & Scott Hatchett
mary morris
April 9, 2010
sorry for your loss mrs russell love you and god bless you and the whole family
Ron & Helen Davis
April 9, 2010
Curtis, CJ, LaMesha, Grandbaby Bryan and The Fauntleroy/Pender Family
After so many years together, you have a wealth of memories to embrace and again feel her presence.
You are in our thoughts and prayers every step of the way.
Felicia King
April 9, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
April 9, 2010
Pam, Tip and Family - On behalf of your fellow coworkers at Landscape Services, Tree Crew and Parks Facilities our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. If you need anything, you have but to ask. Doug Kennedy for the entire Staff . . .
Vermont Moore
April 8, 2010
My condolences to the Pender Family. There are no words to describe the pain when we lose a love one. I pray that God will give you the strength to ride the storm. I remember the days when our children played together and we would sit outside at night and eat Pork Yock and drink Pepsi sodas. Those are just a few of our precious memories. Odessa was my friend and sister in Christ. I will truly miss her.
Homer L. Ferguson High School Class of 1979
April 8, 2010
Sorrow to hear of the passing of your love one.
Mr.&Mrs. R. Austin
April 8, 2010
Arlene Brown and family in your time of sorrow the LORD giveth and taketh away and we know that your mother is in a better place with GOD no more tearsjust peace and happinest and joy.
mary thomas
April 8, 2010
our deepest sympathy to Ms.Arlene Brown&family in your time of sorrow.But the Lord giveth & taketh away& we know that your mother is in a better place.Where there is no more tears just happinest&joy for Ms.Odessa peace your best friends
Rev. Solomon Wooden, Jr., and the Goodwill Baptist Church Family
April 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 8, 2010
To the family of Odessa Pender,
Our deepest sympathy. May God give you the strength to get through the tough times, and may you find comfort in cherishing all the wonderful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember all the wonderful times on 17th street and Terminal Ave, those were the good ole' days.
Love,
~ Joe Holland and family, Hampton, Virginia
Dr Jean Lyons
April 8, 2010
To the Fauntleroy family there are no mistakes in heaven. I am sorry for the lost of your mother such a lovely lady. Please stay encouraged. Odessa and I went to Madame Daniels beauty school, So Mrs Russell and Ms. Watts stay encouraged. Love you all Rev. Dr. Jean Solomon Lyons Newsome park girls
April 8, 2010
I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL IN THE PASSING OF YOUR LOVE ONE. SHE IS NOW IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD AND KNOW THAT SHE MAY BE ABSENCE HERE ON EARTH BUT MAY YOU ALLOW HER MEMORIES TO COMFORT YOU IN THE TIME OF YOUR GRIEF.
April 8, 2010
Grandma, you will be truly missed. I know you are in a better place. I love you and I know you are watching over me.
Love,Tiffany
Julian R. Scott
April 8, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Monica Bugg-Plummer
April 8, 2010
To Nessy & Elton:
My heart was hurt to hear that you loss your mom and your grandmother. Know that GOD makes no mistakes. She is definitely resting in his arms and is not suffering anymore. At this time no matter what emotions you are feeling hold onto GOD'S UNCHANGING HANDS. Trust me I know what I'm talking about because as both know I loss my mom in '02. And if it wasn't for GOD and his love for me I don't think I would have made it, but you can. If there is anything myself and my family can do, please do not hestite to call. We love you both and we are here for you. BE BLESSED
Annette McCullough
April 8, 2010
The Pender Family,
I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to all of you. It has been more than 40 years since I last saw Odessa but I thought of her several times. May all of you find comfort in the hope of God's promise of a resurrection.
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