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Thelma BAGNER Obituary
She was the daughter of the Late Wiley P. Williams Sr. and Lucille S. Williams. She was a member of the Christian Home Baptist Church and was affiliated with the Music, Deaconess, Golden Age, Hospitality, and TIP (Taking It Public) ministries of the church. Thelma was a retiree of Smithfield Packing Company.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Leonard E. Williams.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 59 years, James R. Bagner Sr. of Suffolk; her loving daughter, Joyce B. Carney (Ben) of Suffolk; three sons, Marvin Williams of Suffolk, Morris Williams (Diedre) of California, and James R. Bagner Jr. of Suffolk; a sister, Delma W. Robinson (Larry) of Carrollton; a brother, Wiley P. Williams Jr. (Christine) of Sedley; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and six great great-grandchildren; a foster daughter, Paquita (Reginald) Ford of Smithfield; sisters-in-law, Dolly S. Williams and Martha Williams of Smithfield; one aunt, Annie B. Scott; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and CHBC family.
A celebration of life service will be conducted at noon Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at the Christian Home Baptist Church, Windsor. Viewing will be one hour prior to the service. Pretlow and Chapman Funeral Home will be officiating the service. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Gloria Sessoms (Bagwell)
December 14, 2010
I would like send my condolences. Ms. Thelma was indeed a very nice lady. She was my Mom's sister-inlaw. She always treated us as family. We will miss her very much and her presence will always be with us. Rest in Thelma, for you will be in our hearts forever.
December 12, 2010
Uncle James, my heart soul will always be with you and the family during this time of remembering the love one that you have lost. May our heavenly father continue to bless each of you with love and the rays of the universe.
My love always, Irvin M. Reid, Jr.
Mary Jones
December 11, 2010
Uncle James I want you to know that the Father's promise to you is that He'll never Leave nor Forsake you. Be strengthened and comforted by the Holy Spirit.
Your Niece,
Mary B. Jones
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