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Warthell BROWN-ILES Obituary
A native of Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, she earned her PhD in nursing and joined the Air Force during which time she traveled the world. Upon her retirement with the rank of LT COL, she became a Nursing Professor at the Medical College of Virginia. After her retirement from MCV, she became a nurse practitioner, specializing in holistic medicine. She is a former member of Hill Street Baptist Church in Smithfield and was currently a member of First Baptist Church of Hampton.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Viola and Johnnie A. Brown Sr.; and a brother, Herbert B. Brown.
Survivors include her son, Comet Iles III; her sisters, Lola B. Jones, Mildred Dessau and Augusta B. Lockhart; her brother, Johnnie Arthur Brown Jr.; three grandchildren, Harlan Hunter, Comet Iles IV, and Nicholas Anthony Iles; and a great-grandson, Javion Hunter.
A funeral service will be conducted at noon Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, at First Baptist Church-Hampton by the Rev. Wills. Interment with full military honors will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at church.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd., Suite A102, Newport News, VA 23606.
Arrangements by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 825-8070. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Whitley Family
November 19, 2010
We are saddened by the sudden passing of our cousin Warthell. She was a great lady who always had a kind word for everyone. She loved talking about her career in the Military and her many lifetime achievements. She believed in family and always gave her support with the family reunion. If not for Warthell, the Denson family wouldn't have united with the rest of you. Family is a strong bond, and we stand with you in your time of need. Our love, support and prayers are with you always. Remember, God needed her most. He has work for her to do! Love you. Robin, Angelo, Garrett & Kamryn
Beverly Brown
November 17, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 16, 2010
To the family of Warthell B Iles
It really did sadden our hearts to learn of the transition of your sister from earth to glory.We realize that these are dificult times for you therefore we are praying for each of you because prayer surely does ease and comfort all of us
She planted a many good footprints in the sands of time and her works has not been in vain
We will continue to keep each of you in our prayers.
sorrowfully,
Russell @ Peggy Bailey
GINA WASHINGTON-GREEN
November 15, 2010
CEE-CEE I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER, YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS,IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO PLEASE DONT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME
gina washington-green
November 15, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Richard L. Browne, Sr.
November 15, 2010
To The Brown Family and all my dear cousins,
God has a beautiful flower garden. Sometimes he will pick a flower to put in a bouquet. I know Warthell is one of those flowers. Our faith in God will ensure our love ones will be with us always. I will miss her but I know she is with the Lord.
Milton S. Brown
November 15, 2010
We are truely saddened in the passing of Warthell. She has been our mentor for years and was very instrumental in our joining the United States Air Force. She will be greatly missed. Richard and I spent time with her at this years school reunion in July. Our Cousin has now gone home. To Mildred, Johnny Jr.,Lola & Agustus The Brown family from Biloxi, MS. send our most sincere condolences. Feel free to call upon us if there is anything that we can do to help.
November 14, 2010
To the family of Mrs. Brown: A neighbor and friend whom I will always remember from next door on culotta. I thank God for knowing Mrs. Brown for atleast twenty years. May God continue to bless the family. Love, Ida Edge.
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