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Sadie SWEETENBURG Obituary
She was a native of Newberry County, S.C., but resided in Newport News, Va., most of her life. Sadie was a faithful member of Greater Walter AME Zion where she served on the Stewardship Board. Sadie worked in a domestic capacity until her health failed. She was also a very loving, caring wife, mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Sweetenburg was preceded in death by her parents, Mattie Mae and George Kessler; her husband, Rudolph; daughter, Barbara Kelley; two sisters; and two brothers.
She will be forever cherished by her son, Rufus (Eula); daughters, Betty Sweetenburg and Brenda Lattimore; son-in-law, William Kelley all of Newport News, Va.; one sister, Evelyn Meyers of Baltimore, Md.; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
A viewing will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010, at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 30, 2010, at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Chapel.
The Sweetenburg family is receiving services of comfort at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton, (757) 728-0122. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sadie SWEETENBURG
joe harrell
May 7, 2010
rufus my luv and prayers to you and family !
Michael Daniels
April 30, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Rosalind Gale
April 30, 2010
We love you Mrs. Sweetenburg! You have done your job here and can now go to be with your husband! I will remember our phone conversations. Love RARA
April 30, 2010
To the Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this difficult time.
The Jones Family
Vermont Sabb
April 29, 2010
To the Sweetenburg Family:
Offering a heart felt prayer in sympathy today. God gave us a heart full of goodness and grace. He lets his love shine in the smile of our face. The lives she touched were precious. St. John 14:2-3 "In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."
Paul Hobbs,Jr.
April 28, 2010
To the family: May the peace of God that passeth all understanding keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.He will sustain you all.
Evang. Denise James & Family
April 28, 2010
To the Sweetenburg Family:
We lift your family in prayer in the passing of your loved one. Know that earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. May God comfort, strengthen, and keep you now and always.
Amisha McNeill
April 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lorraine Dawson
April 27, 2010
We are sorry for your loss. May God grant you much peace in a time like this. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Jessie Dawson & Family
Rev. Linda Hudson
April 27, 2010
To the entire Sweetenburg Family;
You are in my prayers and know if you need anything please feel to ask. I pray your strength in the Lord. God bless.
Shirley Howerton-Barrow
April 27, 2010
To Rufus and Family
May the Lord build a fence around you and your family. I was saddened to hear of the loss of your Mother. It is something that will forever be in your heart. But, if you put your faith and trust in God, eventually your burdens will be lighter and and your days brighter. May God continue to bless you and your family.
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