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Delores Magruder Obituary
Delores Ann Brown Magruder
Delores Ann Brown Magruder, 71, of Charlottesville, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2010, at the home of her daughter, Ethel. She was surrounded by her loving and devoted family.
She is the daughter of the late John Henry Brown and Roberta Alice Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Richard Magruder; and a grandson, Joshua Spanky Magruder.
Delores is survived by her children, Major Brown, Jesse Magruder and his wife, Cyreita, and Joyce, Ethel, Malinda, Richard, and Mike Magruder, all of Charlottesville; her two brothers, James Brown of Richmond and Arthur Brown and his wife, Emma, of Keswick; a brother-in-law, Ronald Magruder; her grandchildren, Bryan, Marcus, Gemayel, Jessica, Jocquinn, Marquinn, Martel, and Nyea; her great-grandchildren, Nyasia, TaShawn, Taniya, Diego, and Saniya; her Goddaughters, Lottie Wynn and Tara Williams and Raycine Allen; her devoted aunt, Rosa Brown and her family of Proffitt; a cousin, Lima Johnson and her family, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends, and all of the close neighbors of Rougemont Avenue, many of whom she knew and lived with for forty years.
Delores worked for many years at the former Leland and Towers Nursing Facilities. She had an excellent reputation as a care provider who served her patients with compassion, dignity and respect. Upon retirement due to breast cancer, Delores was still in demand to care for the elderly and disabled. She was self-contracted out to care for numerous Albemarle and Charlottesville families as a private duty nurse.
The family wishes to express a very special thank you to the Hospice of the Piedmont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.
Per Delores' wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no memorial service.
Friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Lilmary Woodfolk Jordan
June 25, 2010
To the Magruder family,sorry to hear about Ms Delores. We go a long way back since the projects. You all have my deepest symathy and may God Bless each and everyone of you in this time of need.
Ronnie&Cheryl Sheffey
June 25, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
carmelita wood
June 24, 2010
my prayers are with the Magruder family.
The Witcher Family - Charlton Ave.
June 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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Karen Henderson
June 23, 2010
To The Magruder Family,
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. I always thought alot of Babysis and am very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed.
Jonathan Spivey
June 23, 2010
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Angela (Anthony's mom) Taliaferro
June 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Taniya's Grandmother and family. May you be comforted in knowing she is resting and at peace. May God bless you all.
WM & BONNIE SEAY-JOHNSON
June 22, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
June 22, 2010
To The Magruder Family ( My Family)
God makes no mistakes. He called one of his own home. Always remeber Joy cometh in the morning. Love her niece's
Deborah Roberta and Katrina
Karen Coles
June 22, 2010
To the Magruder Family
I was shocked to hear of your loss. My heart aches for you. Please know how very sorry I am. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Delores & Ronald Stevenson
June 22, 2010
Jesse, Just wanted you to know that we are praying for you and your family. May God's comfort and encouragement be yours today.
June 22, 2010
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY AT THIS TIME. MY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY DWIGHT BROWN NICOLE WASHINGTON
The Williams Family
June 22, 2010
To the Magruder Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Ms Magruder was an amazing woman and will be missed. She was one of the most thoughtful and caring people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing, and it was an honor to be considered a part of her life. She will forever live on in our hearts.
LOVE
Tara, Arleene, Lyle, Krewzs, Ayanna & Jaylan
The Williams Family
The Williams Family
June 22, 2010
To the Magruder Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Ms Magruder was an amazing woman and will be missed. She was one of the most thoughtful and caring people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing, and it was an honor to be considered a part of her life. She will forever live on in our hearts.
LOVE
Tara, Arleene, Krewzs, Ayanna & Jaylan
Theodorsia Chisholm McMillan
June 22, 2010
To the MaGruder family, I am sorry for your loss. May the peace of God comfort you during this sad time.
June 22, 2010
May God bless and comfort you in your time of sorrow. I will miss BabySis and our special trips together.Keep the faith, that's what she would want you to do.
Roberta Preston Mason & Family
pat foster
June 22, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
HERBERT AND ADA HARRIS
June 22, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Barbara Anne Carter
June 22, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
EDWIN&PAM HENDERSON
June 22, 2010
I FIRST MET MS MAGRUDER ON HARDY DR.HER SONS JESSE AND MAJOR WERE MY FRIENDS.THEY WERE A SIGHT CONSIDERED RARE ON THE DRIVE,A TWO PARENT HOME.HER HUSBAND WAS CALLED BIG JOHN.A GIANT OF A MAN.MS MAGRUDER WAS CALLED,BABY SIS.BOTH HER AND HER HUSBAND WERE HARD WORKING GREAT EXAMPLES OF PEOPLE WHO HAD DREAMS AND A PLAN TO GET THERE.THEY LIVED A LIFE THAT WAS A LEGACY FOR THEIR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN TO FOLLOW.TO MOVE OFF THE DRIVE AND BUY YOUR HOME WAS A PIPELINE DREAM FOR A BLACK FAMILY BACK THEN.THEY WERE A SUCESS AND A PRIME EXAMPLE OF WHAT HARD WORK AND A DREAM CAN LEAD TO.(DARE TO DREAM)SHE WAS A STRONG WOMAN.I HAVEN,T SEEN HER FOR ABOUT TWENTY FIVE YEARS,BUT SHE WAS THE KIND OF WOMAN WHO WAS A GENTLE SOUL,YET SHE WASN,T TO BE PLAYED WITH.PSALMS:91{1-2 READS, HE THAT DWELLETH IN THE SECRET PLACE OF THE MOST HIGH SHALL ABIDE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY.I WILL SAY OF THE LORD,HE IS MY REFUGE AND MY FORTRESS:MY GOD;IN HIM WILL I TRUST.MAY YOUR MEMORIES BRING YOU JOY AND COMFORT DURING THIS TIME.GOD BLESS YOUR WHOLE FAMILY.
Atanya Eubanks
June 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dottie & Chris Johnson
June 22, 2010
To the Magruder Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. One more beautiful angel has joined the ranks up in heaven! God Bless.
Stacie Curry
June 22, 2010
To the Family my deepest sympathy, she will be greatly missed.. May you all find comfort in GOD.. From the Curry and Willis Family
Roberta Brown
June 22, 2010
Aunt Babysis,
Thank you for all the love you had for us over the years. As I look at your picture, I see so much of me. You had a beautiful heart and spirit all the time, no matter what was going on.
The last visit we had will live with me forever because during that visit you just kept saying how much you loved your neices.
People often tell me how much I remind them of you, so for that I am proud.
Your brother Rat will miss you forever, he always said how much he loved his Babysis.
Love you always,
Roberta M. Brown
Frances Bryant&Family
June 22, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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GEORGE TEX BROWN
June 22, 2010
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME>SHE WILL BE MISS GEORGE TEX BROWN
June 22, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Delores had a kind and gentle spirit. She was truly a beautiful lady and she will be missed.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Kitty Frye Burton & Family
June 21, 2010
Joyce and family. My thoughts and prayers have been with you all since I heard of your loss.I've ask the LORD to gave you all the strengh you all need to go through. Remember you all help is in the LORD.PSALMS 121.I'll miss seeing her at the birthday parties.
May the peace of the LORD be with you all. stephaniec
saundua rush
June 21, 2010
MAGRUDER FAMILY AND FRIENDS,WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS AT THIS
TIME OF GRIEF OUR HEARTS ,THOUGHTS,AND PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY DELORIS TOUCH SO MANY PEOPLE LIVES IN WAYS YOU
COULDN'T EVEN IMAGINE SHE WAS A WELL BLESSED GOOD FRIEND, GOOD MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER TO ALL,DELORIS YOU ALWAYS BE REMEBER BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN WE WILL ALWAYS KEEP IN OUR MEMORIES AND PRAYERS MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
ARLENE RUSH &family
Nita Roush
June 21, 2010
We're thinking of your family as you grieve. May you find peace, comfort, and even joy in remembering the love of your mother. Draw close to each other, for that's a mother's heart. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Nita, Dean, and Stephen Roush
SHELBY FOSTER
June 21, 2010
TO THE FAMILY . MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND MOST OF ALL MY HEART GOES OUT TO MY BEST FRIEND AND GODDAUGHTER MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AT ALL TIME JUST HANG IN THERE YOUR BLESSING WILL COME SOON . REM I LOVE YOU BOTH AND ALWAYS BE HERE FOR YOU. LOVE ALWAYS SHELBY &MAJIAH
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