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Susan VEST Obituary
She worked for C&P Telephone for 15 years and was self-employed for 25 years. She was a member of Northside Christian Church for 38 years; where she taught adult and children's Sunday School and facilitated a women's Bible Study.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents, William T. and Lillian Bishop Whitt.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 41 years, Eddie H. Vest; her daughter, Amanda K. Vest; two sisters, Sheila Whitt Beehler and her husband, Bruce of Florida and Carol Whitt of Hampton.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 18, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home.
A celebration of Susan's life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 19, at Northside Christian Church, 1300 E. George Washington Hwy., Yorktown, VA 23693. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park in Hampton.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Northside Christian Church's Journey Forward.
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, 2552 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Vickie Moody
June 24, 2010
Dear Eddie and Amanda, we are so sorry about your loss. i just find out yesterday. Susan was and is a woman of beauty, compassion and spirit. Her sweet spirit we always be remembered and chereished. with love Vickie Moody and Charles Moody
June 22, 2010
Dearest Eddie & Amanda,
We are so grateful that you, Amanda and precious Susan were a part of our lives all these years. Susan and her family has been a powerful witness for Jesus and His Church down through the years. She has reached so many souls for our Lord and strengthened so many lives in the faith that Jesus was indeed pleased.
We are delighted that we have know the Vest family and that we too have been encouraged because of her love for Jesus.
We will continue to pray for the two of you as you go on living without Susan but her presence will be felt each and every day you live. May God bless you in a special way this day.
We love you and are grateful for the time we spent with you last year.
Wendell & Lynda
Janeann Fessler
June 22, 2010
I am so sorry that this happened my thoughts are with all of you.
June 20, 2010
Dear Amanda and Eddie,
Prayers for you and your family. We are so blessed to have known her. She had a servant's heart and we will always remember the bird story. God Bless, Mark and Nikki Souther
Tom and Virginia Keithley
June 20, 2010
Dearest Eddie, Amanda, Carol and Sheila:
It's been our privilege to have had Susan and your family in our lives for the past 37 years. She was Virginia's best friend and there will never be another "Susan." We will remember Eddie and Susan knocking on our apartment door (we'd only been married one week) to invite us to Northside's Iesous class and thus began a life-long friendship;her love of television shows and the ability to come back with those "one-liners" that left you belly-laughing; running upstairs to rescue 1-week old screaming Matthew after the baby shower was over; the pineapple and mayo salads she prepared for "Tall Paul": celebrating the confessions of faith and baptisms of Matthew and Paul at Shoney's with hot-fudge cakes; Susan calling early one Sunday morning and Virginia screaming with joy when Susan announced she was pregnant; Susan rejoicing when she found out Matt and Margaret were pregnant with the Keithley's first girl; Virginia's cherished Monday nights in your home studying God's word with her ladies bible group; and most of all - her unfailing love of our family through the years no matter what. What is life going to be like without Susan? Never the same...BUT it's a life filled with assurance, the same assurance that Susan lived until her last breath, that JESUS is alive and HE will be our Comforter and our Rock while we grieve the loss of this beautiful, caring, selfless and Godly woman who touched our lives like no other. We love you, Vest family, and will ALWAYS be here for you. May GOD receive ALL of the glory for Susan's legacy.
June 20, 2010
Sheila: May God reach out his healing hand to you and your family. I certainly have missed my singing buddy. Love, Shirley R.
Missy Kinnear
June 19, 2010
Dearest Family of Susan M. Vest,
I am sad to hear about your loss, but pray you find strength knowing that she is with Father. I will always remember her sweet smile and warm hugs. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Missy K. Kinnear, Susan's second cousin and Bridget's daughter.
Arlene & Doug Connell
June 19, 2010
Dear Eddie & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Susan showed us such faith and expressions of love and caring. She will surely be missed
Glenn Dye
June 19, 2010
To Eddie and Family
I am so sadden of the loss of Susan. She was a strong person in her faith, and her every day life. I have a lot of great memories of her and her family from back in the days of church. I am so glad that I had the joy to know her and her familyand to count them as friends. Also glad that I was able to get one of my Cds to her to share with the lady she watched after. Susan never complained about the problems she went through but always lifting others up through her love of God and praying for those in need . She will be greatly missed. Her sufferings are over now. But we have that assurrance through Gods word that we as Christians will one day see her again. I pray for God to give you the strength that you need to face each day from now on.
June 19, 2010
A beautiful life....a beautiful woman. God's grace for all of you. Karen and Billy Diggs
Nevin Oswald
June 18, 2010
Susan was a dear person whom it was an honor to have known. Her friendly smile and warm greeting were a blessing to all. My deepest sympathy for you for the loss we share.
Howard Woody
June 18, 2010
Dear Eddie & Amanda,
Please know that you are being surrounded by prayers during this season in your lives. I am so glad to have met Susan, and was touched by her great love and faith in the Lord. I will never forget her leading us in "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" during our prayer time together. The Lord will strengthen and bless you even now, as you walk this road together.
In our hearts and prayers,
Howard and Chris Woody
Dot Sanders
June 18, 2010
Dear Eddie, Amanda, Shiela & Carol,
I loved Susan as my own "Sissy". We had 45 wonderful years together as sisters of the heart and sisters in Christ. Even though I know we will all miss her, I also know that she is with Jesus, her parents, Little Sue, Mrs. Hamilton, and many more people that she has loved over the years. She is saving a place for us and we will all rejoice with her again soon. I pray that God will give you grace and mercy to get through the difficult days ahead. And always remember that I love you and will be here to help with whatever.
June 18, 2010
Our love and prayers are with you and Amanda. Lloyd Craig Family
J.B. & Gena White and family
June 18, 2010
Dear Eddie, Amanda and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Susan was the absolute kindest and most christian woman I have ever been blessed to know. She knew the answers to life's little problems and was ever ready to lend a hand.She graced us all with her clever wit. A beautiful wife, mother, sister, neighbor and friend, she will sorely be missed. Just as Susan has lovingly kept a candle burning in her window - all who knew her smile, her laughter, kindness and optimism, will be blessed with the bright light of her memory that will soothe the aching heart. God bless and keep you in the
comfort of His Arms
Nancy Fulghum
June 18, 2010
Dear Eddie and Amanda
I give you my deepest condolences in your loss of Susan. We will all miss her lovely presence and smile. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thelma Baker
June 18, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
I will always remember visiting Etta & Irving, Susan would be there with a smile and full of laughter. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by many people.
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Chris and Theresa Haskins
June 18, 2010
Eddie and Amanda, I am sorry to hear about Susan. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. We're praying for the Lord's comfort and strength.
Tim & Susan Pope
June 18, 2010
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you Eddie. May your memories bring you comfort.
Wanda (Buck) Robertson
June 18, 2010
Sheila, Sorry to hear about Susan, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember the times when we all went to Shoney's in your Dad's "big car". Also all the good times at Grace Baptist Church.
Faye Merritt Houk
June 17, 2010
My condolences to Susan's family.
June 17, 2010
My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you Eddie, Amanda, Sheila and Carol. I love you my cousins and hurt for your loss. She will be missed, but not forgotten.I will always remember her smile and laugh, and how I use to get Sheila and Susan mixed up when I was little.I know she is at peace and in no more pain. She is with our savior. Love and prayers. Sharon Wesley & family (Little Rock, Ar.)
June 17, 2010
Dear Eddie & Amanda,
Our deepest condolences on your loss. Susan was a beautiful woman. We deeply appreciated everything she did for our grandson (Brent) and son (Gene)
Our prayers are with you. God Bless. Butch & Barbara Hogge
Barbara/Butch Hogge
June 17, 2010
Dear Eddie and Amanda, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Susan. We are greatful for the years she took care of Brent (our grandson) and also our son Gene Brent. She was a kind and loving woman. She fought a long battle with grace and now she is in the arms of the Lord now. You are in our prayers. God Bless Barbara & Butch Hogge
Cassidy Crowder
June 17, 2010
Dear Mr.Eddie and Ms.Amanda, I am so very sorry to hear about Mrs.Susan's passing. She was the sweetest lady. Whenever I saw her, she was smiling. I will miss hearing the stories about the bird you guys had as a pet once and seeing her at church. My prayers are with you and your family.
Amelia Lebron
June 17, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
June 17, 2010
Eddie,
God bless you and our sincere condolences on your loss. We are praying for you and that God will fill the void with His everlasting presence.
Love and prayers,
Ken & Linda Davidson
Taylor Jefferson
June 17, 2010
Dear Eddie & Amanda,
So sorry to hear of Susan's passing. She was truly a beautiful Christian woman. Her smile and sense of humor were so contagious. We always enjoyed being with her. She will be missed by all who knew her, but we do know where she is and we await to be with her. You are in our prayers for strength and comfort at this time.
Love,
Taylor & Micheal Jefferson-Venice, Fl
Marilyn & Dennis Baines
June 17, 2010
Eddie & Amanda our hearts break for your loss and we pray you feel the arms of the Lord around you. Susan was our life-long friend. We look back with such fondness on all the memories we share together and look forward to rejoicing with her in heaven. May the Lord give you peace.
June 17, 2010
Dear Eddie and Amanda, we are so very sorry for your loss. Susan was a wonderful, Godly woman. Please know that we will keep you and your family in our prayers. Rich and Janet Biege (Yorktown, VA)
Allison Hagerman-West
June 17, 2010
Graceful fingers and wispy hair,
A prayer so soft you almost couldn't hear.
But when she wanted, she had a voice loud and strong,
That would sing the most beautiful songs.
They gave her some time but she took eleven years,
And shocked all her peers.
But she wasn't shocked not one little bit,
And her prayer always was,
Till that minute, that time, that very last day,
Gods will be done, his way.
AUNT SUSAN, YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!!
June 17, 2010
Sheila, Bruce and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Sheila I know that you have so many happy memories of your sister and I hope this will sustain you in this time of grief and in the months and years ahead. We miss you and pray for a safe trip home. Love you, Linda and Jim Isom
Bridget (Whitt) Jones
June 17, 2010
Dear Eddie, Amanda, Sheila & Carol,
Words cannot even begin to describe how sad I am that I can no longer call my precious cousin, "Susita" on the phone and visit with her. My prayer is that God will give you grace and more grace to deal with your grief. She will surely be missed. I loved her so much, and I love you all.
Alex Pierce
June 17, 2010
What more can I say that hasn't been already?I'm at a loss for words.I have fond memories of Susan,especially growing up.Even though I was a horrible terror of a child she was always nice to me.And in the end she remained filled with light even in fading health.Nothing is permanent though,including pain and sorrow.She'll be missed.
Connie Clement
June 17, 2010
Dear Eddie & Amanda, I am so sorry for your loss, Susie was a wonderful person I enjoyed talking with her, she had a great sense of humor and a kind, gentle heart. So will be missed by all of us that knew her and loved her. Take comfort in knowing she has gone home and has had the ulitmate healing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Esther Kennedy
June 17, 2010
Dear Eddie and Amanda
It has been my blessing to have known Susan and you all for many years. I cannot remember ever seeing her without her smile. May you know our Lord's abundant comfort and peace in this time of your great loss. We're pressing ahead for that grand reunion.
Cindy Curfman-Robinson
June 17, 2010
Eddie and Amanda,
So sorry to hear of Susan's passing. I remember the days when I drove the ole VW Beetle in Northside's parking lot. You (Eddie), Susan and I laughed so hard and to this day when I see a VW beetle, it brings back those memories. Susan had such a love for people and life; what an AMAZING lady. I feel so blessed to have known her.
Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love you guys so much!
Joyce (Lawrence) Cahoon
June 17, 2010
Dear Eddie, Amanda, Sheila and Carol,
Susan was my friend for 53 years and I don't know of a single person who's life she touched that was not blessed for having known her. Susan didn't do anything halfway....wife, mother, sister and friend but most of all Christian, she was a true inspiration to us all. Her rewards in Heaven will be many. Susan has left so many happy, funny memories to help us through this time of grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless you and ease the pain in your hearts.
Tim Whitt
June 17, 2010
I will always remember Susan as a wonderful cousin and, more importantly as a precious, dear friend. She loved people and I enjoyed being with her because she had a way of making you feel accepted and loved. She could cut up with the best of them and her laughter was a contagious healing balm. Love you "Cuzzin Tootie." Tim Whitt
Billy & Marcella Rowe
June 17, 2010
Eddie and Amanda: Susan is going to be missed by all. Susan and I had a great childhood growing up and I have great memories of her. She was a compassionate, kind, loving and humble person. She loved her church and had strong faith. Our prayers are with you two during this time. Love you.
Charlie and Carol Covey
June 17, 2010
Sheila, Bruce and family: We were so sorry to hear about your sister. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Charlie and Carol Covey
Mac McGehee
June 17, 2010
Eddie, Amanda and all of Susan's family, I am so sorry for your loss. Susan was always so kind and upbeat in face of all she faced. You are in my thought and prayers
June 17, 2010
Shiela, We grieve with you yet rejoice in Susan's homecoming. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann Fessler
Mark Fessler
June 17, 2010
Dear Sheila:
Our hearts and prayers are with you here at Fairway. May the Lord comfort you and your family during your time of loss. I'm sure this has been a difficult time for all of you. I am praying that the Lord will fill the empty feeling in your hearts with fond memories of the past, loving expressions of kindness from friends and loved ones, and most of all, with God's abiding Word and His all-surpassing love. We love you, Mark & Ann Fessler
Jillian Manning
June 17, 2010
Dear Amada and Family,
Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. When I think of an example of a Godly woman whose life exemplified the Glory of the Cross my mind flies to your Mom. She walked in faith right up until the bitter end. I will keep you and your entire family in my thoughts and prayers for the days, weeks, and months to come. I love you and will be here for whatever you need.
June 17, 2010
Dear Eddie and Amanda:
Words are not enough to express our sympathy with the loss of our dear Susan. I will never forget her smile and wonderful sense of humor. We shared a lot of laughs. But heaven was a better place yesterday when she arrived. Our prayers are with you in next few days and months. Susan will surely be missed. Blessings and love, Penney and Billy
Penney & Billy Martin
June 17, 2010
Dear Eddie and Amanda:
Words are not enough to express our sympathy with the loss of our dear Susan. I will never forget her smile and wonderful sense of humor. We shared a lot of laughs. But heaven was a better place yesterday when she arrived. Our prayers are with you in next few days and months. Susan will surely be missed. Blessings and love, Penney and Billy
June 17, 2010
Eddie, Amanda & family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences in losing Susan. I will miss her a lot . She was very instrumental in my walk with the Lord and as my friend. I will also miss our bantering. May God be with you in your time of sorrow.
Sincerely, Barry E. Golembiewski - Reinholds, PA.
Barbara Karp
June 17, 2010
Dear Eddie & Amanda,
Susan leaves such great memories with everyone she came in contact. What an inspiration she is to live our lives as.
Sammy Bridgman
June 17, 2010
Susan will be missed greatly by all who knew her.She was always a sweet kind hearted person who seemed to look for the best in people.Even in her declining health she stayed positive and true to her faith.Thank you Susan for making this world a better place while you shared it with us.Our thoughts and prayers are with you Eddie and Amanda and all your family.
Sammy Bridgman
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