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Emily "Betty" V. Hoffman, 86, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2010.
A lifelong Newport News resident, she graduated from Newport News High School and Longwood College.
As a member of Hidenwood Presbyterian Church, she was active in the church circle. Betty was also active in the garden club, bridge group and was an avid reader.
Survivors include her husband, Ira Stokes Hoffman; a daughter, Elizabeth Hoffman Stanhagen and her husband, Eric; and a son, Paul Stokes Hoffman and his wife, Laura.
Friends were welcomed to pay their respects from 10 until 8 p.m. Sunday, August 29, 2010, at Peninsula Funeral Home.
A funeral service was conducted 1 p.m. Monday, August 30, 2010, at the Peninsula Funeral Home Chapel, with the burial immediately following at Peninsula Memorial Park.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Brenda Insley
September 1, 2010
To the Hoffman family, I am sorry to hear about Betty's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Find peace in knowing she is in a better place and many thoughts are with you.
My mother, Eileen Eakes was her next door neighbor, on Elm Avenue, and I remember her fondly. She was quite a lady.
Dawn Holihan
August 30, 2010
I am truly sorry to hear that Mrs. Hoffman is no longer with us. I have only know Mrs. Hoffman for a short time but I am blessed to have met her. With her smile, kindness and pleasant manner you always wanted to be where she was. She always knew how to brighten your day. Mrs. Hoffman was so pleased with the small things in life. We made her a bow for her wreath at Christmas and you would have thought we had given her the world;it made her day. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
August 30, 2010
Dear Stokes and family,
Betty was always one of my favorite cousins. When I was a little girl,visiting the family, she always played with me, taught me how to eat fried oysters,and fed me wonderful goodies. The last time we were in NN was at least 10 years ago, and our fond memories will remain with us forever. Please know that our love, prayers and sympathy are with you all. Alicia and Ed McComsey in Island Heights, NJ
August 30, 2010
Dear Beth, Paul, Stokes and Family,
We are all so very sorry to hear about Betty. I have so many fond memories of your family. Betty always had a brand new baked cake for the weekend.
She was a lovely lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers. GOD Bless you all. Anne Waddill and Buster Brown
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Mark Ailsworth
August 30, 2010
Dear Mr. Hoffman, Paul, Beth & family,
Please accept my sincere condolences. As you may recall, my parents adored "Betty Van" and I will fondly remember her infectious smile.
August 29, 2010
Stokes, Paul, and Beth,
James and I are so sorry to hear about Betty. She was a very special lady who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Frances and James Johnston, Roanoke, VA
Fran Bright
August 28, 2010
Stokes, I have so many fond memories of Betty.
Leroy Spearman
August 28, 2010
Stokes, We are sorry to hear the news - Betty will really be missed.
Leroy and Lilibel Spearman
James Walker
August 28, 2010
Stokes,
I am so very sorry to recive your news.
James P. Walker
Donald Hedrick
August 28, 2010
Laura and Paul,
We are so sorry to hear the recent news. It is, we know, paraticularly hard on your dad. It's hard to give up someone you've loved for so many years. That includes not only a husband but a son as well. Our thoughts are with you. We love you.
Don and June
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